A shopping tourism surge is boosting Chile’s border economy, as Argentine travelers cross over in record numbers. With 1.8 million arrivals in 2024 and retail hubs like Patio Outlet La Calera set to open, Chile is evolving into a regional shopping destination. Cities near the border report major economic gains from Argentine spending, signaling deeper cross-border ties and long-term benefits for commerce, jobs, and infrastructure in Chile’s frontier regions.