Last update: 27/10/2022
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About Santiago
Santiago is the Chilean capital, it was founded by the Spanish colonizers in 1541, and since then has been through major transformation but always maintaining its natural essence.
Now, it is emerging as one of the most recommended cities for tourism, conventions and business trips in South America. It is a city of syncopated cultural currents, with a vivid nightlife, expansive museums and top-flight restaurants.
The center of the city it’s proof of the history of the country. The history, artistic and civic tradition are spread throughout its museums, art galleries, and artisan centers. The multiple university campuses within the city confirm its leadership as a major seat of higher education in the country.
Santiago lies in the heart of the Central Valley, nestled between the Coastal Mountain Range and the high Andes mountains, home to the many fertile farms with agriculture crops and vineyards that are the base of internationally renowned Chilean wine production. In the Andes Mountains you will find various ski centers as Valle nevado, la Parva or El Colorado.
Santiago is also the capital of the Metropolitan Region, which extends over an area of 6 provinces ranging from the heart of the city to the mountains and valleys that are bathed by the rivers that give rise to pleasure and recreation for its visitors. A must- see experience in the outskirts of the city of Santiago is the famous wine tour that allows tourists to visit famous vineyards located in the outskirts of the city. Other popular tours include the Cajón Del Maipo and Pomaire.
The Cajon de Maipo is a beautiful Andean valley, ideal for spending a quiet and relaxing day or weekend out of the city , whereas Pomaire boasts some of the finest hand crafted pottery and other handicrafts , as well as being a center of traditional gastronomy, including local dishes such as “empanadas” or “pastel de choclo” (corn pie).
Weather in Santiago is hot during summer, up to 35 degrees Celsius (but dry) and cool and rainy during winter, down to -2 degrees Celsius.
Transportation
Getting through Santiago is quite easy due to new apps available for iOS and Android, we strongly recommend downloading waze or a similar app upon your arriving.
Renting a Car: Arriving to Santiago you may want to rent a car, there is a wide amount of companies to do so such as Hertz (link) and Autoeurope (link). Renting a car will give you independence, but you won’t be able to avoid traffic jams nor find parking easily.
Taxi: taxis are a good way to get from place to place. In Santiago taxis work with taximeter that charge per minute or per distance. They are mostly safe but to be sure there and get a taxi in late hours at night you can download two apps easy taxi (link) and safer taxi (link)
Metro ad buses: Santiago’s public transportation is based in the coordination of the bus and subway systems. To become a user you will need to buy an intelligent card available in every subway station office. This card is valid in both buses and subway. For more information remember to visit the following link: http://www.transantiago.cl/
Renting a Car: Arriving to Santiago you may want to rent a car, there is a wide amount of companies to do so such as Hertz (link) and Autoeurope (link). Renting a car will give you independence, but you won’t be able to avoid traffic jams nor find parking easily.
Taxi: taxis are a good way to get from place to place. In Santiago taxis work with taximeter that charge per minute or per distance. They are mostly safe but to be sure there and get a taxi in late hours at night you can download two apps easy taxi (link) and safer taxi (link)
Metro ad buses: Santiago’s public transportation is based in the coordination of the bus and subway systems. To become a user you will need to buy an intelligent card available in every subway station office. This card is valid in both buses and subway. For more information remember to visit the following link: http://www.transantiago.cl/
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