Santiago de Chile is the largest city as well as capital of the South American country, Chile. The location of Santiago is such that you can go for skiing in the Andes in morning and spend a laidback evening on a beach in the evening! How many places in the world offer such a contrasting experience in a day!
This summer, if you want to visit a place that has a cool climate but you don’t want to venture outside civilizations, then Santiago is the perfect place for you. Being a capital city, Santiago is one of the most modern metropolitan areas of Latin America, with impressive rise in architecture, extensive suburban development and dozens of shopping centers. It also has a cosmopolitan, diverse culture.
For the tourists, Santiago offers various outdoor opportunities like hot springs, skiing, spectacular landscapes, nature and hiking trails and some amazing beaches with many lots of thrilling beach sports. You can also climb the Cerro Lucia, a small hillock which offers a stunning view of the city.
Apart from this, there are many urban activities that visitors can undertake which includes discos, dance clubs, amusement parks, theaters, restaurants, etc. To explore the true culture of the city, you can visit the various museums, art galleries and historical monuments. A walk through the city is also a great opportunity to interact with local people and practice Spanish language. At La Moneda, the presidential house, there are amazing sculptures made by Chilean artisan, a worth visiting place. You can also visit Plaza de Armas, a pedestrian Plaza where you will find tons of street activities, arts and crafts for sale.
For wine lovers, Santiago is literally, a heaven! Chilean wine is a craze nowadays and what best place to taste the wine than the Chilean capital itself. With the amazing wines, you can also enjoy some delicious food at the restaurants here.