As the capital of the Republic of Chile, Santiago is the cultural, administrative and financial center of the country and the largest metropolis.
The city is located in the Maipo Valley, bordered by the Coast Range in the west and the Chacabuco and Angostura in the north and south. The Andes Mountains surround the city in the east.
Weather
The average temperature is 14 ° C. In summer the temperature rises to 20 ° C while it can drop to 8 ° C in winter.
Attractions
The city of Santiago de Chile has an active cultural life. There are about 40 galleries and 30 museums of various types that can be visited. The tourist center is a must for all visitors. El Palacio de la Moneda, Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, the Pre-Columbian Art Museum and Red House are the most popular attractions. The district Bella Vista is characterized by its fine restaurants, art galleries, pubs and homes of famous authors. Other districts which have more modern buildings and are situated in a quiet environment are Las Condes and Providencia. Visit the hills of San Cristóbal and enjoy the panoramic view of the city and also visit the zoo. Lovers of fine Chilean wines should visit the wine cellars of the country, a few miles from the city, in the valleys that surround Santiago.
