A few words about Santiago
Geographically, the city sits in a basin between the coastal range to its west and the towering Andes Mountains to the east. Santiago has a climate like much of the Mediterranean, with warm, dry summers and cool, slightly humid winters. A city of many faces, that captivates its visitors combining the old and new architecture. One of the oldest cities in South America, founded in 1541.
A great way to get to know the city is joining a walking tour
PARQUE METROPOLITANO
A walk in the park. Visit Metropolitan Park.
CERRO SANTA LUCÍA
Climb Santa Lucia Hill. In the central district of Lastarria.
SANTIAGO´S MAIN SQUARE
Walk round Plaza de Armas, you will also get to see the Metropolitan Cathedral. A lovely central plaza right in the middle of the city.
MERCADO CENTRAL
Situated at the north end of downtown just south of Mapocho river is well- worth a visit. Its seafood market is exceptional, as are its food stalls, also a great place to peruse all that Chile produces, from flowers to wooden textiles.
A glimpse of Santiago
MUSEUMS
Museum of Natural History (Quinta Normal Park), Pre-Columbian Art Museum, National Fine Arts Museum, among others.
COSTANERA CENTER
Survey the surrounding region at the Costanera Center, South America’s tallest building.
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