1861 in Chile

The following lists events that happened during 1861 in Chile.

Incumbents

 * President of Chile: Manuel Montt (until September 18), José Joaquín Pérez

July

 * 16 July - Chilean presidential election, 1861

December

 * December - Occupation of Araucanía

Births

 * 10 August - Rafael Valentín Errázuriz (d. 1923)

Deaths

 * 23 October - José María Linares (b. 1808)