The tourism industry in Chile has been hit hard as travellers cancel trips to the disaster-struck country.
It is important for people to realise that Santiago, as well as other tourist areas in northern and southern Chile (Atacama Desert, Pucon, Patagonia, etc), are all fine. Although aftershocks can be felt in Santiago, the city is not damaged significantly like in Concepcion.
The travel industry is vital to the nation’s economy and visiting Chile as a tourist is the best thing you could do to boost the economy and help rebuild the country.