Santiago de Chile
Best time to be there
As the climate varies hugely from north to south, different places are best at different times, although spring (September to December) is universally good. Atacama can be visited year-round, central Chile enjoys a Mediterranean climate with good weather throughout. Patagonia is best for hiking in Spring or Summer.
Fly to
LAN Chile daily via Madrid
flying time
16 hours
time difference
GMT -4 hours
Visas
Not required for UK passport holders
Health Requirements
Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from an infected area
Itineraries
Classic Chile
Highlights - Exceptional boutique wineries; Enjoying 'the great outdorrs'; Scenery of deserts and glaciers... Read more ...
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Resting on an inland plain, with the Andes glimmering in the distance, Santiago, the capital of Chile, is the fifth largest city in South America and home to nearly 5 million inhabitants; a third of Chile's total population. With its many museums, events, theatres, restaurants, bars, it is also the political and cultural centre of the country. Its central location within Chile makes it a great base for visiting other areas and it is possible to ski in the nearby Andes and, later the same day, relax on the beach.
The city's European heritage is evident in the Parque Forestal, modelled on Parisian parks by a French landscaper. Walkers pass down tree-lined paths along the Mapocho River, past small squares and the Museo de Bellas Artes. Across the river, the Parque Metropolitano is Santiago's playground, with walking trails, picnic areas, and a zoo.
For the more adventurous, a hike up Cerro San Cristobal offers stunning views of the city, but it can also be reached by bus or funicular.
Suggested Santiago Accommodation
Le Reve Santiago
This little gem of a small hotel is located in the heart of the chic Providencia neighborhood close to restaurants, theatres and just a short metro ride from downtown.
Noi Hotel
The newly opened Noi Vitacura Hotel is a beautiful boutique style hotel in Santiago located in Alonso de Cordova, a very exclusive area of Santiago, where you can indulge your shopping habit in luxurious boutiques...
Ritz Carlton Santiago
The exterior of the Ritz-Carlton Santiago may appear understated when compared to other hotels in the city but once inside it becomes clear that this is undoubtedly Santiago's finest hotel.
The Aubrey
The Aubrey is Santiago's first design boutique hotel opened in 2010 and located in the bohemian neighbourhood of Bellavista, the cultural heart of the city.
W Santiago
W’s first foray into South America offers a stunning high-rise hotel set against a panoramic backdrop of the snow-capped Andes.
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