The capital of Chile, Santiago is a city which is lively and offers a wide variety of attractions for its tourists. With artsy cafe culture, chic suburbs, and a pulsating nightlife, Santiago is a city worth visiting for your next vacations. Apart from a wide variety of attractions in this magnificent city, the main heart of all attractions is the extravagant Andes mountain ranges which are the second highest mountain range of the world.
The best time to visit Santiago, Chile is between the months of September to April. During these months, the weather is perfect with consistent pleasant milder temperatures that allows to you fully explore this metropolitan city. Though this city also offers a number of festivals around the year which can also be visited during your stay. The Feria de Libro or the book festival, takes places in early November. Another popular festival leading up to the Easter is the holy festival of Semana Santa.
Santiago is a city that can be easily visited and linked with flights from many major cities across theSouth America, as well as United States cities such asNew York, Los Angeles, and Miami.
The epicenter of the city of Santiago, Chile is El Centro. This is the place where major public buildings from the colonial era, as well as shopping malls are situated, all around the Plaza de Armas. Santiago has extravagant shopping. From modern boutique shops to trendy designer outlets, all can be found in Santiago and can be experienced during your trip. Popular in Santiago are the craft markets that can be found all over the city, where you can find exceptional pottery and jewelry. However the largest selection of craft is available at Dominican monastery in Las Condes.
Visit to Santiago is incomplete without a visit to a wide selection of museum all over the city. These museums are full of pieces from the pre-Colombian civilization. The National History Museum shows the ancient history of the unique geographic regions of the Andes. This museum is located in the old Royal Customs House that was built in 1805. A day tour to any of the museums of Santiago allows the visitors to explore fully the political as well as the socialist history of the regime of the General Pinochet.
Another attraction is the stunning, green gardens interspersed within the city. However most famous among the many is the Parque Metropolitano, having a botanical garden, pools, and an art museum.
Also exceptional is the experience of dining in Santiago. This city offers a wide variety of caf and restaurants serving scrumptious cuisine from all over the world.
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