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Santiago de Chile
Chile's capital city is cosmopolitan, the financial, cultural, and political center of the country. It's graced with tree-lined streets, parks, distinctive neighborhoods, ample assortment of restaurants and hotels. In addition to its own attractions, Santiago is near ski resorts, beach resorts and the ideal base for excursions into the Central Valley and either extreme of Chile.
What to Do in Santiago, Chile
Santiago, Chile's capital, spreads between the Andes and the coastal range, streches between the Rio Mapocho and the Rio Maipo, and within these natural boundaries, offers a number of scenic, cultural and historical attractions easily seen in a few days. Exploring beyound the city limits, sporting and recreational activities are easily available.
Walking Tour of Central Santiago
This walking tour of Central Santiago includes visits to a number of Santiago landmarks all easily accessible from the historic Plaza de Armas.
Amazing Race 7 - Second Stop: Chile
The Amazing Race 7 continues from Cuzco, Peru through Arequipa to Santiago, Chile where the teams face a detour and dash through some of the city's favored attractions to the second pit stop on Santa Lucia Hill, where Rob and Amber, of Survivor fame, are the first team to arrive and another team is eliminated.
Aerial View of Santiago
"Laid out according to Valdivia's plan in a gridiron pattern between the hill of Santa Lucia and the Mapocho, a mountain torrent, Santiago has spread over a broad valley plain and it is one of the largest cities in South America. "
Bienvenidos al Palacio Cousiño
Palacio Cousiño, home to the extremely wealthy Cousiño Goyenechea family, then residence to visiting diplomats, heads of state and royalty, the mansion is now a museum and a National Monument.
Chile Santiago Map
Color coded map of Santiago, showing the zones, or neighborhoods, main streets, main subway stations and airport.
Hotel Plaza San Francisco Maps
The hotel offers an interactive city map, downloadable maps of the city and subway system, and a map of the environment to help visitors find their way about the city.
Lonely Planet - Santiago Map
Map of the centro show location of parks, museums, barrios, the university, Mapocho river and major sttractions.
Municipalidad de Santiago
Officialk site of the City of Santiago has civic information, news, health and safety information, culture, tourism, education, sports and recreation and other data useful to resident and visitor.
Santiago Neighborhoods
"No international franchises here: a thriving area with great restaurants, cafés, and fascinating botiques. This is Santiago at its best and most unique, easily accessed at the Baquedaño, Bellas Artes and La Católica metros." Bellas Artes, Bellavista, Lastarria and Paseo Loreto neighborhoods
Santiago Subway System
Maps, stations, photos and information for the subway system.
Santiago Travel Guide
From Lonely Planet: attractions, reader comments, maps, transportation, tourism and more info about the city and the country.
Santiago travel | Lonely Planet World Guide
"It's first and foremost a city of commerce, but visitors will find much to enjoy in the city and its surroundings. Less than an hour from the city centre are world-class ski resorts and white-water rafting opportunities, famous beaches and the colorful port city of Valparaíso."
SANTIAGO
Description, background, some history and general information, plus suggested things to do and see in the city and surrounding areas.
Santiago, Chile
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: description, history, climate, cultural life, people, economy, transportation, recreation and other facts.
Welcome to Santiago, Chile
Accomodations, travel agencies, things to do and see, restaurants, city tours, shopping and much more about Santiago and the country.
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