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Santiago Overview
Sadly, Santiago’s is often quite a smoggy capital. And in a setting like this, it genuinely is really sad, as when the Chilean capital is having a bright day there are few more spectacular locations for a city in the entire world. Encircled by mighty snow-capped Andean peaks, on the rare days when the smog clears it feels like the city’s been magically lifted high into the stars.
Most of the time, though, Chile’s capital is dirty and rambunctious, yet at the same time full of thrilling quirks and infectious energy. You might have to dig deep to find them, though. The hear… read moret of Santiago is largely dull and business focused, and it’s in the artistic enclaves that you’ll find the city really comes to life. The district of Bellavista, culturally hefty and full of pretty young things parading under the trees, is the perfect place to start.
Santiago’s more about finding your own corner to enjoy the vibe than city sights, but there are certainly a few worth seeing while you’re here. Cerro San Cristobal, the hill top cathedral, is the place to be when the smog clears, and a striking hillside castle-esque structure in its own right, while the striking old railway station Estacion Mapocho has become a cultural and entertainment center as well as an impressive architectural feature.
Of course, Chile is becoming ever more well known for its fantastic wines, and you can sample them in entirely new ways here. La Piojera, for example, serves them up mixed with ice cream (far less repulsive than it sounds), while you’ll find nearly every hearty meal tastes better with whatever on-the-side glass the waiter recommends.
Locals and tourists alike absolutely revel in Santiago’s surroundings, with El Colorado ski resort (highly affordable next to its US and European rivals) and the extraordinary snowy peaks, deep blue skies and lush valleys of Cajon Del Maipo an intoxicating draw, too. The increasingly affluent city forever calls you back for a dose of lively bar culture and new friends, though. Santiago rarely instantly charms, but it certainly has an enduring allure.
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3 reviews There a number of really good things about this hostel. The first is its location. It is close to everything. Restaurants, subway, shops,…
2 reviews Santiago City is considered to have very bad air due to its location in the Maipo Valley, surrounded by Cordillera Mountains and having 6.5 …
2 reviews This is an excellent hotel to stay in while in Santiago. Even though Holiday Inn Express properties are usually mid-range properties in the …
2 reviews Oh my, what a beautiful place to end our stay in South America. It was a little out of the way but there was a free bus to take you to and …
1 review During our visit to Chile we really wanted to visit one of the vineyards… most of them are really far from Santiago but we found out the V…
1 review Mercado Central Santiago became a special treat for me when my friend that was born and raised in Santiago took me to his favorite place to …
1 review When I travel, I like to bring home traditional gifts that reflect the local culture. Pueblito los Dominicos is a small artisan shopping vi…
6 reviews If you don't have a love of awesome views, this might not be the place for you. Otherwise, it is a worthy trip up the funicular at the end …
1 review As we were walking in search of another restaurant my friend has read a review of, we walked past Le Boudoir on the same corner and told the…
1 review If you are like me, when you travel to a foreign country, you like to eat the local fare. I actually prefer my hosts to order for me. Of c…
1 review This restaurant has locations in different cities in SouthAmerica. It is one of the best in town. Specialty: peruvian gastronomy. I went t…
1 review My friend and I were in Santiago in March 2012 and as we wandered in the Bellavista area, my friend had read a review about Galindo. We had…
1 review This is important to know in advance if you need to pay a reciprocity fee when entering Santiago at the airport. Before leaving the US or s…
1 review Carry your own toilet paper in Santiago. Public restrooms are not a common luxury and if you do find one, you are likely to have to pay to …
1 review If you are on this site, you are probably not cabbing it to and from the airport. You wanna travel like a local, save a few bucks, and/or d…
Well, I love to take the subway when I go to major cities because I am not really a bus person. For my trip to Santiago in April 2012, my f…
1 review Should you be in Santiago and looking for a neat hangout for dinner or some cool bars night clubs This street offers the lot! Bars, Restaur…
1 review Realmente es un lugar muy barato, son varias calles donde podrán encontrar muchísimos bares y lugares para bailar sin olvidar los riquísi…
2 reviews Patio Bellavista is some sort of open air art, shopping and entertainment center in the Bellavista neighborhood of Santiago. It's easy to re…
1 review It is a few years ago since we stayed here but the people who run the place were so professional I'm sure if anything it has improved since …
1 review A great new hostel opened in Santiago. Not very central but close to the metro and brand spanking new with lovely owners, clean and spaciou…
1 review This is a very charming and cozy bed and breakfast in Santiago. Its location is pretty good for walkable important spots in the city; I didn…
1 review The hostel is very Clean actually the floors getting polished every day, showers . toilets getting cleaned all the time, kitchen facility is…
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