Hites

Hites is a specialty store in Copiapó, Atacama. It is listed at Chacabuco 373, 1530615 Copiapó, Atacama, one of the local businesses residents and visitors turn to.

Shops in Chile open roughly from 10:00 to 20:00, and in smaller towns many close for a while at lunchtime; malls and supermarkets open every day, Sundays included. On 1 January, 1 May, 18 and 19 September and 25 December, the mandatory retail holidays (feriados irrenunciables), malls and almost all shops close. Always ask for your receipt (boleta), and check exchange and return terms before paying. Specialty stores often have limited stock and order items in on request; check by WhatsApp or social media before going so the trip is not wasted.

Opening hours are published for all seven days of the week. Typical hours are 9:00–19:30. Hours may change on public holidays, at the Fiestas Patrias in September and over Christmas and New Year. The listed phone number is 52 252 3522. From abroad dial +56 followed by the number. Calling or sending a WhatsApp message ahead is the norm for bookings and appointments. Its website is hites.com, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

Its Google rating is 3.8 out of 5 from 1,009 reviews, a solid but mixed picture; reading the most recent reviews will tell you what to expect before you commit to a visit.