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The Choza Nómada project, which creates content about motorhome travel, has launched a free PDF guide titled '¿Dónde me quedo?'. It lists 29 locations in southern Chile and 3 in Argentina suitable for overnight stays. The guide is based on the author's firsthand experience traveling these routes in early 2026. It is available for download after completing a form.
Chilean architecture firm BAK has introduced the Odessa Tiny House model, covering 96 sq m with extensive glazing. Designed for families with 1–2 children, it features two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a living room with a kitchenette. Price is €132,000, including transport and on-site assembly. Production takes 30 days, installation up to 60 days.
Brazilian travelers Matheus and Carol, living in a motorhome and heading to Ushuaia, met Marcelo and his dog Malu in Chile. Malu travels in a mini motorhome towed by a bicycle, equipped with a mini kitchen and a sleeping area. The video of the encounter, posted on Instagram on May 23, has garnered over 87,000 views.
The Thaircamper inflatable structure converts a pickup truck into living space. The 80 kg device installs in 5 minutes, accommodates 3-4 people, and uses reinforced PVC. The development is positioned as a more affordable alternative to motorhomes.
Chilean actor Cristián Riquelme posted a video showing significant damage to his motorhome. His dogs chewed through the electrical wiring, causing a short circuit and rendering the vehicle completely inoperable.
The motorhome was stolen on September 18 in the commune of Paine, Chile, after criminals broke down a gate. The owners stated that via social media they identified a woman who was driving the vehicle towing the stolen motorhome and that it has been seen on toll roads. The motorhome is valued at 20 million Chilean pesos, and the theft carries a penalty of up to five years in prison. Police are investigating the incident.
Founded in 2024 in Concón, Chile, Nativa Camper specializes in building removable camper shells for pickup trucks, van conversions, and motorhomes. With support from the state Capital Pioneras program, the company increased output from one camper every four months to 1.5 per month. Its products target European tourists, especially from Germany, with plans for a joint camper rental venture in Chile. The firm also aims to hire up to three new employees.
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Founded in 2024 by María Jesús Mardones in Concón, Chile, Nativa Camper has tripled its monthly output to 1.5 units after receiving a government grant. The company plans to enter the European market and create three new jobs.
Guilherme Núnes will cross 15 countries in his 1971 Volkswagen Beetle converted into a minimalist motorhome. The vehicle is equipped with a bed, refrigerator, and even a mobile kitchen. The fan estimates the adventure will cost about $20,000.
Two women from the Coquimbo region in Chile are raffling off their motorhome, named "Josefina". They have lived in it for over a year while traveling across the country. The new owner will be determined on December 23.
The Municipality of Arica, in a joint operation with police, removed a motorhome to reclaim public space. The action followed a complaint from a nearby hotel about the vehicle's prolonged parking in an unauthorized beach area. The owners arranged and paid for the towing of the RV.
The Municipality of Arica, in a joint operation with police, removed a motorhome that had been parked long-term on a beach. The action followed a complaint from a nearby hotel. The owners arranged and paid for the vehicle's towing.
The utility company Suralis has inaugurated a new dump station for grey water from motorhomes and travel trailers in the commune of Futaleufú, Los Lagos Region. The free service is available on weekdays from 3 PM to 6 PM upon completing an online form. This is the second such facility, following one opened in Chaitén in January 2025.
Mercedes-Benz has introduced an updated version of the V-Class Marco Polo camper van. The model accommodates up to four people, features a compact kitchen, two beds, and an AIRMATIC pneumatic suspension system. In Spain, the vehicle is available with an initial payment starting from €30,260.
Utility company Suralis has inaugurated a second free grey water discharge point for motorhomes in Chilean Patagonia. The new facility is located in the commune of Futaleufú and operates on weekdays from 3 PM to 6 PM. Users must first complete an online form on the company's website.
Suralis has opened a second free greywater dump station for RVs and caravans in the Palena province, located in Futaleufú. It operates weekdays from 3 PM to 6 PM.
Chilean authorities conducted an operation at Ike Ike beach, removing five motorhomes used for commercial rental. The rest of the campsite was relocated 80 meters from the shoreline. The action was based on sanitary violations and the prohibition of commercial use of public beaches.
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A joint police and government operation on the coast of Iquique led to the removal of two illegally parked motorhomes. The raid took place on Ike-Ike, Yape and Patache beaches, with one fine issued.
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A Spanish family traveled Chile from north to south in a homemade motorhome over a year. The Nomadawana project began after the pandemic when the father left his TV job in Madrid.
Chile's Maritime Authority has proposed that Iquique municipality establish designated areas for motorhomes by the summer of 2027. The goal is to end unauthorized coastal occupations and regulate the traditional camping practice. The initiative aims to provide safe infrastructure and maintain public beach access for all tourists.
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