Transportation, Food and Accommodation
Arriving by plane: Santiago International Airport, Chile, and Araucanía Airport, Temuco. It is recommended to book a flight to Temuco, from where there are various transportation services (shuttle, bus, or taxi) to Pucón. There are several domestic flights from Santiago to Temuco, which, depending on the fares, can cost between $50 and $180 USD.
The distance between Temuco and Pucón is 105 km, and the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes. Transportation costs from Temuco to Pucón vary, but bus tickets can be found starting at $10.00 USD. A taxi can cost between $50 and $70 USD.
Arriving by bus: Pucón is 786 km from Santiago, approximately 8 to 9 hours by bus. Bus tickets range from $20 to $40 USD.
Pucón is one of the country’s most tourist-friendly cities, with 98.6% hotel occupancy during peak season, so it’s easy to encounter crowds of tourists. But at this time of year, November, you can still enjoy the benefits of traveling during the off-season, making it ideal for holding the event, given the tranquility and security afforded by the lower-peak months.
The accommodation options in Pucón and its surrounding areas are very varied in terms of services and prices. You can find them on the most popular portals for searching and booking accommodation, such as:
A wide variety of accommodations can be found, from hotels, hostels, cabins, and campsites. The cost of these accommodations can range from USD 30 to USD 120 per person per night. The SAOC2026 website will provide links to detailed information about agreements the organization will establish with various establishments in the future. Food in Chile is varied and generally unremarkable, with prices ranging from USD 7.00 to USD 25.00 in restaurants.
Visa to enter Chile
Most citizens of South American countries do not require a visa to enter Chile as tourists and can enter with their valid national identity document.
Participants from other countries can check the visa information at:
Meteorological conditions
Average temperatures during this time are around 18°C, rarely dropping below 13°C. It’s spring, so we’ll have better weather, more sunlight, and warmer days than in previous months, but without the sweltering temperatures of summer.
Even if the sun isn’t as strong as it is in summer, you should still be careful of sunburn and sunstroke. We recommend using sunscreen and drinking plenty of water, especially while competing.
Dangers
There are no special hazards in the area, given that Chile is a seismic country and the Villarrica volcano is active, with the risks that this entails.
The event organizers will implement all the necessary safety measures required in Chile for these situations and will publish the rules of conduct for any event.
Insurance and Authorizations
Each competitor participates in the event at their own risk. However, the organizers will provide first aid in case of accidents. Participants are expected to have their own medical insurance.
All participants under the age of 18 must have permission from their legal guardian to participate in the event. A liability waiver form will be published in the next bulletin and must be signed by each athlete at the time of accreditation, or previously digitally on the SAOC2026 website.