Santiago de Chile, a large and unique city in the world. Geographically located between the Atlantic Ocean and the great Andes mountain range. This makes it have very special and beautiful characteristics. But why is it one of the most visited cities in all of Chile and even in Latin America?
Beyond being the capital of the Chilean country, it has the perfect combination of nature, gastronomy, and cosmopolitan city. According to Skokka Chile, the options for things to do and visit are very diverse for all types of tourists. It is one of those places that you have to visit once in a lifetime. Therefore, when you plan and have the opportunity to visit this magnificent city, it is important to discover and experience the true Santiago. Check the news and all Chilean celebrations and you can find out. Walk its streets and enjoy all the beauty of its buildings, monuments, landscapes, history, and culture alone or with family, friends, partner or a local lover who can accompany you.
Santiago is full of life, color, and has many corners and secret places of great beauty and history. It is also divided into very diverse communes that are worth exploring.
Plaza de Armas
Located in the heart of Santiago. A meeting place with a metro stop of the same name. A place that witnessed the founding of the city over 400 years ago. Previously it was a field where mainly military training took place. That’s why it’s called that now.
It is one of the main attractions of the city since it is located in the historic center. It has various galleries with small shops to walk around quietly. In the Plaza de Armas, it is very common to come across tourists daily, not for nothing is it the meeting point and starting point for most guided tours of the city.
It is a large space, frequented by people from all over the world, surrounded by numerous palm trees, constructions, and historical monuments of great beauty that are a must-visit. In it or very close by, it is recommended to visit large buildings such as the emblematic Central Post Office, the Cathedral, or the Municipality of Santiago.
Palacio de la moneda
Less than a quarter of an hour’s walk from Plaza de Armas, you can find the Palacio de la Moneda. Another very characteristic and popular place in the city of Santiago. It was initially built as the Casa de la Moneda by various people who influenced its design and construction.
Some years after its creation, it became the presidential residence and the seat of government and various ministries. So your visit can be complicated for official reasons. A large building of great architectural importance and an impressive facade.
Built when it was still a Spanish colony and with several renovations over the years, the influence of various Spanish and Chilean architects and materials is noticeable. Even great historical figures such as Salvador Allende resided there. It is recommended to visit, among other things, the Patio de los Naranjos where everyone who goes there makes a wish in the fountain found there.
Cerros de San Cristóbal and Santa Lucía
Santiago is a city located geographically next to a mountain range. So in the city itself, located in a valley, you can find two hills. Corners of pure and wild nature located in the Metropolitan Park of Santiago and highly recommended to visit and enjoy the views.
Cerro San Cristóbal, with almost 900 meters in height, can be visited by funicular, cable car, bike, car, or on foot. There converge different recreational areas, trails, viewpoints, and authentic sanctuaries such as the Virgin’s and even a zoo. A perfect place to exercise in nature and discover a perfect panoramic view of the city. A spectacular view for a sunset or sunrise with some of the beautiful escorts in Chillán who still do not know the place, or to enchant anyone.
In contrast, it is also recommended to visit Cerro Santa Lucía. A little smaller than its brother, at first, it was a viewpoint. But shortly after, a palace was built, which is now a museum. So it is the perfect combination of architecture and nature.
Bellavista Neighborhood
Located at the foot of Cerro San Cristóbal, it is an ideal area to walk around. This is because many of its streets are decorated very colorfully and with many drawings. In this way, they create unique landscapes, small peculiar corners that can only be found by walking through its streets.
Another attraction of this neighborhood, without a doubt, is La Chascona house. Why? Well, because it is one of the three houses owned by the well-known and popular poet Pablo Neruda, even winner of a Nobel Prize. Currently, it is a museum where you can observe all the life and work of the Chilean writer.
Museums of Santiago
In addition to La Chascona, in Santiago de Chile, you can visit many more museums where you can admire all the culture, tradition, and history of the city and Chile. The most prominent are the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art, the Memory and Human Rights Museum, and the National Historical Museum.
Although to discover the true Santiago de Chile in addition to all these areas, you can also visit the vineyards. There are many options for all tastes due to its great richness and diversity in all aspectsAs it happens with women, so desired and different, although for those who have more specific tastes and know what they are looking for they can always look among the escorts in Santiago. That is why it is one of the favorite destinations for many people around the world.
