Santiago
Know Santiago
Santiago is the main city in the Metropolitan Region. Over 6 million people live there, making it one of the most modern cities in America.
Its architecture combines historical and modern times. Santiago is also the country´s capital and it has the best urban infrastructure in the Chile.
Besides, it has beautiful landscapes surrounding it and many attractions for tourists.
Founded in 1541 by Pedro de Valdivia, Santiago is the oldest city in Chile.
Its first inhabitants were the Picunches, and the city has been reconstructed because of several earthquakes that have struck in 1647, 1657, 1688, 1730 and 1985.
It´s the Chilean Capital since 1810 and was the scenary of the 1973 Military Coup, where the former president Salvador Allende died.
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Nearby tourist attractions
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Balneario Algarrobo - 95 kmBalneario Rocas de Santo Domingo - 91 kmBarrio Cívico de Santiago - 4 kmCajón del Maipo - 31 kmCasa de Neruda - 96 kmCentro de Esqui Chapa Verde - 65 kmCentro de Esquí EL Colorado - 38 kmCentro de Esqui La Parva - 39 kmCentro de Esqui Lagunillas - 50 kmCentro de Esqui Portillo - 87 kmCentro de Esqui Valle Nevado - 41 kmCerro Santa Lucia - 5 kmEl Ingenio - 46 kmEmbalse el Yeso - 56 kmFarellones - 34 kmIsla Negra y San Antonio - 89 kmLaguna de Aculeo - 46 kmLaguna El Peral - 88 kmLaguna Sausalito - 98 kmLos Andes y Portillo - 78 kmPalacio Cousiño - 4 kmPalacio de La Moneda - 5 kmParque Forestal - 6 kmParque Laguna Caren - 19 kmParque Nacional La Campana - 73 km
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Playa Larga Santo Domingo - 93 kmPlaza de Armas - 6 kmPomaire y Valle del Maipo - 37 kmRancagua y Valle de Cachapoal - 74 kmReserva Forestal Lago Peñuelas - 88 kmReserva Nacional Río Clarillo - 34 kmRuta del Vino de Cachapoal - 88 kmSantiago y Farellones - 16 kmTermas de Cauquenes - 83 kmTermas de Jahuel - 84 kmTermas El Corazón - 78 kmValparaíso y Viña del Mar - 99 kmViña Concha y Toro - 16 kmViña Cousiño Macul - 7 kmViña del Mar - 99 kmViña El Sauce - 86 kmViña Portal del Alto - 27 kmViña Santa Rita - 24 kmViña Tarapacá Ex Zavala - 41 kmViña Undurraga - 27 km
Tours
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Near the capital Santiago, there are several places to enjoy the mountain and the beach. Experience the adventure with this 4-night program…
5 Days / 4 NightsFrom USD $309 -
4.5
Full day tour to the house of Pablo Neruda in Isla Negra, this house was his favorite in front of the sea. This house is full of magic and memories…
Full DayFrom USD $80 -
5
Santiago is the capital city of Chile and the 5th largest in Southamerica. Discover Santiago through this program of 3 nights.
4 Days / 3 NightsFrom USD $259 -
On the foothills of the Andes Mountain Range is located Baños Colina, a majestic and quiet place where you will enjoy its hot springs.…
Full DayFrom USD $186 -
5
If you have just few days to visit Santiago and outskirts, this program is perfect for you.
4 Days / 3 NightsFrom USD $311 -
4.5
Discover a capital combining his Colonial legacy with the modernity of a striving city. Meet its old streets with skycrappers on the background…
4 HoursFrom USD $30