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Santiago is blessed with ethereal landscapes. Overwhelming sights of the larger than life Andes Mountains sits perfectly, in the city’s background. Take in these sights from viewpoints such as Giratorio.
Santiago is the picturesque capital city of Chile. With over 6 million people, it is the largest city in the country. Santiago is the prime opportunity to explore vineyards and glorious hills! The city boasts incredible attractions, including the Municipal Theatre of Santiago, The Statue of the Virgin Mary, Parque Forestal and the amusement park Fantasilandia.
Cheap flights to Santiago are now available for a limited period of time, so prepare to be enchanted by this wonderful city! Santiago is the home of Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL), located a short 18-minute drive from the city centre.
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Santiago is blessed with ethereal landscapes. Overwhelming sights of the larger than life Andes Mountains sits perfectly, in the city’s background. Take in these sights from viewpoints such as Giratorio.
Embrace the local vibrancy through passionate salsa dancing. Places such as Havana Salsa and Ilé Habana offer classes and have live shows for your entertainment.
Located just an hour away from a variety of ski resorts, tourists are spoiled for choice when it comes to lunging into velvet snow.
Essential details you need to know before your trip
Country | Chile |
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Currency | Chilean Peso |
Language | Spanish |
Hub Airport | Santiago Airport |
Airline | LATAM Airlines |
Time Zone | GMT -3 |
Travel Adaptor | Type C and L |
Santiago experiences a moderate climate with mild temperatures year-round. For the wine enthusiasts, autumn (March to May) is the perfect time to visit and enjoy the thrilling grape harvest festivals in Santiago. Spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May) affords pleasant sunshine and fewer crowds in the city. Summer (December to February) sees an increase in temperatures, crowds and hotel prices. Tourists can expect temperatures that reach 38 degrees Celsius during the day and a dramatic -1 degrees Celsius at night. Winter (May to September) in Santiago beckons to skiers, and anyone who wishes to marvel at the Andes covered by a comfortable blanket of white snow. The best time to visit the ski resorts are June to August.
Average temperature (°C) & rainfall level (mm) per month
Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Low °C | 12°C | 11°C | 9°C | 7°C | 5°C | 3°C | 3°C | 3°C | 5°C | 7°C | 9°C | 11°C |
High °C | 29°C | 29°C | 27°C | 23°C | 18°C | 15°C | 14°C | 16°C | 18°C | 22°C | 25°C | 28°C |
Rainfall (mm) | 0.3 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 44 | 70 | 69 | 38 | 23 | 11 | 7 | 2 |
Below the majestic view of the Andes, lies a city with a 1000 tales. Santiago blossoms with incredible imagery, which scintillates all who frequent its bustling streets. A beautiful amalgamation of culture ignites the unique atmosphere of the city.
Santiago is a wonderful place for strolling- encounter distinct neighbourhoods, each with its own style and tone. Street art occupies many neighbourhoods; tourists are encouraged to do the Santiago Walking Tour or the Santiago Bike and Street Art Tour. Each tour offers in depth conversations with local artists. Connect with the heart of the city through its art!
The nightlife of this quaint city is best lived at sidewalk eateries, beer halls and cafes. The Bellavista District is home to many buzzing bars, restaurants and nightclubs. It is interesting to see this old city reinvent itself through its bold and eccentric urban landscape.
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