Santiago
Gran Torre Santiago, the tallest building in South America, dominates the skyline of Chile’s capital. Santiago de Chile sits in a broad valley between the Andes and the Chilean Coastal Range, serving as the political and economic core of the nation. The city’s historic grid, laid out in 1541 around the Plaza de Armas, still guides visitors through its neoclassical core and surviving colonial churches.
The basin that holds the city rises from about 400 meters in the west to over 700 meters in the east, creating a series of “island hills” such as Cerro Santa Lucía and Cerro San Cristóbal. From the summit of Santa Lucía, a visitor can walk past fortifications and enjoy views of the Mapocho River that threads the urban landscape. The river is flanked by green corridors like Parque Forestal, Parque Bicentenario and the expansive Santiago Metropolitan Park, offering routes for pedestrians and cyclists. Modern business districts, notably Sanhattan, cluster around the glass towers of Gran Torre Santiago, while the historic center retains the colonial grid and the Plaza de Armas, the site of the city’s original foundation.
Santiago’s transport network includes Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, a dense web of highways and one of Latin America’s most extensive metro systems, linking the high‑rise districts with residential neighborhoods that spill into the Andean foothills. The city’s setting, framed by the towering Andes to the east and the coastal range to the west, provides a constant backdrop of mountain silhouettes that define the urban experience.
Experiences in Santiago
Explore hand-picked Santiago tours and experiences led by local insiders, from wildlife encounters to cultural deep-dives.
Santiago Tour
City Tour Santiago de Chile
Where to stay in Santiago
From boutique lodges to luxury resorts, every Santiago accommodation is hand-picked by our local insiders for location, comfort, and character.
Plaza El Bosque Ebro
An internal gallery displays works of contemporary art inside Plaza El Bosque Ebro. The address at Ebro 2828 in the Las Condes district of Santiago, Chile, places the hotel just off El Bosque Norte avenue.
apartamento frente al hotel W
Carmencita Street places apartment 73 at building number 192, directly opposite the W Hotel in Santiago, Chile. This two-bedroom apartment pairs its main living space with two bathrooms to provide self-contained lodging in the city's Las Condes district.
NH Ciudad de Santiago Hotel
The NH Ciudad de Santiago Hotel in Santiago, Chile, offers travelers a welcoming retreat in the heart of the city, conveniently located near popular landmarks and urban attractions. Nestled within Santiago's vibrant business district, this hotel is an ideal choice for both leisure and business travelers seeking a central base to explore the bustling capital.
Park Plaza Bonaparte Hotel
The Park Plaza Bonaparte Hotel is a modern and inviting retreat located in the heart of Santiago, Chile's vibrant capital city. Situated in the upscale neighborhood of Providencia, the hotel offers easy access to the city's main attractions, business districts, and cultural landmarks.
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