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Santiago (/ ˌ s æ n t i ˈ ɑː ɡ oʊ /, US also / ˌ s ɑː n-/; [3] Spanish: [sanˈtjaɣo]), also known as Santiago de Chile (Spanish: [san̪ˈtja.ɣo ðe ˈtʃi.le] ⓘ), is the capital and largest city of Chile and one of the largest cities in the Americas.
Sep 22, 2024 · Santiago, capital of Chile. It lies on the canalized Mapocho River, with views of high Andean peaks to the east. The city was founded as Santiago del Nuevo Extremo (‘Santiago of the New Frontier’) in 1541 by the Spanish conquistador Pedro de Valdivia. It was named Chile’s capital in 1818.
Surprising, cosmopolitan, energetic, sophisticated and worldly, Santiago is a city of syncopated cultural currents, madhouse parties, expansive museums and top-flight restaurants. No wonder 40% of Chileans call the leafy capital city home.
Santiago, Chile. Santiago is one of those cities where the more you look, the more you find. Soaring skyscrapers have the backdrop of rolling mountains, with vineyards and the Andes just beyond. Architecture runs the gamut from the 16th-century San Francisco Church to Gran Torre Santiago, the tallest building in South America.
Santiago captivates with its assorted panoramas and its versatility. The Chilean capital fills with life all those that visit. Lose yourself in its streets to find original art galleries, innovative design stores and arts & crafts fairs, as well as restaurants, bars and coffee shops.
Aug 31, 2023 · From exploring street art in Bellavista to wine-tasting at local vineyards to skiing in the Andes Mountains, these are the best things to do in Santiago, Chile.
Sep 21, 2023 · Because Santiago, Chile’s sprawling capital, is the gateway to some of the world’s greatest natural wonders — Patagonia, the Atacama Desert, Easter Island — many travelers understandably ...
