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Santiago doesn't get the same press as Rio or Buenos Aires, but this metropolis of 5 million people anchoring the Chilean axis is as cosmopolitan as its flashier South American neighbors, if in a bit more subdued way. Ancient and modern stand side by side in the heart of the city—the neoclassical cathedral reflected in the glass of a nearby office tower is the quintessential postcard view.
Santiago Hotels
Santiago has more than a dozen five-star hotels, many of them in the burgeoning Las Condes and Vitacura neighborhoods. With the increased popularity of...read more
Fodor's Choice
Santiago Restaurants
Santiago can be overwhelming when it comes to dining, as hundreds of restaurants are strewn about the city. No matter what strikes your fancy, there are...read more
Things To Do in Santiago
Pedro de Valdivia wasn't very creative when he mapped...read more
Travel Deals in Santiago
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Santiago Experiences
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Santiago is a compact city, small enough that you can visit all the must-see sights in a few days. Consider the weather when planning your itinerary—on... Read more
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Jagged mountain peaks ring the capital, a reminder of all the outdoor activities available just outside the city limits. In the Cajón... Read more
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Avenida Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins, more frequently called La Alameda, is the city's principal thoroughfare. Along with the Avenida Norte... Read more
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No wonder skiing aficionados from around the world head to Chile: the snowcapped mountains to the east of Santiago have the largest number of... Read more
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If you want to see the vineyards of Chile, there's no need to travel to the Central Valley. Some of the country's finest wineries are within... Read more
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The wineries in the valley below Santiago are some of the oldest in Chile. Here you'll find most of the biggest and best-known vineyards in the... Read more
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Travel Tip of the Day
In Chile’s Puerto Williams, the southernmost permanent settlement in the world, a small Swiss freighte Read more
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Trip Ideas & Itineraries
Squeezed between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean, Chile has beaches that draw sun-worshippers and roaring Read more
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Travel Tip of the Day
Females will probably greet you with a kiss on one cheek, while males will go with a fi rm handshake... Read more
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I will be staying in Santiago for a couple of nights before leaving to visit a few destinations and then will return back to Santiago for one night before flying out of Chile mainland to Easter Island. Read more
