chile santiago

With a population of over 5 million people, Santiago is a vibrant, bustling, modern city, with the snow-capped Andes lending a beautifully Chilean backdrop.

In the city itself, modern high-rise buildings blend with intricate, immaculately preserved colonial architecture, making Chile's capital a culturally rich and fascinating place to visit. Like any capital city, there's always a lot going on, from the urban hustle and bustle of the Plaza de Armas - the central plaza - to Bellavista, the bohemian quarter with its diverse restaurants and theatres. Outside the capital itself, culture vultures will relish the chance to visit the homes of Nobel-prize winning poet, Pablo Neruda. You can also visit the Casablanca Valley for wine tasting in one of Chile's premier vineyards, or go trekking and discover the flora and fauna in the idyllic La Campaña National Park.

A lively city with lots to do, along with the many sights and activities on offer in the surrounding area, Santiago is your destination for a real taste of today's Chilean culture.