Santiago, Chile’s capital is the country’s cultural and business center, with panoramic attractions and great opportunities for shopping. Located in the central valley, this grand city is surrounded by the impressive snow capped peaks of the Andes mountain range to the east and the Chilean coast to the west. The city has a wide variety of restaurants and cuisines, park walks, a vibrant nightlife, light adventure trekking and skiing in the surrounding area, as well as an independent cultural scene that is becoming increasingly more important.
TRAVEL GUIDE
Everything you need for your trip
ACTIVITIES & TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
- Angelmo Market
- Metropolitan Park
- Plaza de Armas
- Downtown Santiago
- La Chascona
- La Moneda Palace
- Forest Park
- Municipal Theater
- Santa Lucia Hill
- San Francisco Church and Museum
- Cousino Palace
- Bicentennial Park
GENERAL INFORMATION
ALTITUDE: 567 MASL SURFACE AREA: 641 KM² TIME ZONE: UTC -3 LANGUAGE: ESPAÑOL CURRENCY: PESO CHILENO VOLTAGE: 220 V
How to get there
Airport El Tepual, Puerto Montt, Los Lagos, Chile
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