Chances are, you haven’t heard much about partying in Santiago. When one thinks of world cities with stellar nightlife, places like Barcelona, Paris and even Buenos Aires come to mind. But spend a few nights out in Chile’s capital and that perception is sure to change. The carrete (party) in Santiago is just getting started. …
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Museums: Santiago Chile
So you’ve been in Santiago for a few days, and you’ve done the wild stuff—you’ve eaten some seafood empanadas and a few completos loaded with toppings, and you’ve had some late nights out dancing and downing pisco sours. All of those things are great—and pretty much mandatory on a trip to Chile—but there is also quite …
Mercado Central
Santiago is home to a wide array of markets, and they all have one thing in common: they will change the way you look at shopping in your home country. La Vega has its bounty of fresh produce and thousands of other novelties; La Persa Bio Bio is the place where you can lose an …
Costanera Center
Costanera Center – Santiago No matter where you are in Santiago, if you gaze out across the skyline, there is one building that sticks out above all the rest. This mammoth, space-age-style structure is the Gran Torre Santiago, and it is actually the tallest building in South America. This tower calls out across the skyline as …
Cinemas: Santiago Chile
Generally, when we travel abroad, it’s because we want to experience the culture, cuisine, and architecture of a foreign land. Perhaps that’s why you came to Santiago—you’d heard about the cosmopolitan city resting at the foot of the Andes and you wanted to explore it. But even the most seasoned traveler can grow weary of …
Bellavista: Santiago Chile
One truth about Santiago is this: every neighborhood has its distinctive, almost stereotypical character. Las Condes, Barrio Brasil, Vitacura—all of these areas have their widely known reputation. The same is true for Barrio Bellavista. Ask any local or expat living in the city, and they’ll tell you that this artsy, busy area has a charm …
Are Chileans Nationalist?
Talk to any Chilean person about their country for long enough, and you’re likely to hear them say some variation of the following: Santiago is Chile. This seemingly over simplistic expression captures the sentiments of this country’s population, and it’s sometimes quite true. Although Chile is a geographically and anthropologically diverse nation, the vast majority …
The Santiago Metro System
The Metro de Santiago first opened in Chile in 1975, and today currently serves around 2,300,000 people every day, making it the second longest in Latin America and the 4th largest in the Americas by annual passenger rides. The Santiago metro system is very safe, clean, efficient, and reliable. The stations are clean and spacious, and …
Supermarkets in Santiago Chile
Navigating a grocery store in any new country can be an intimidating feat. Strange foods, unfamiliar brands, foreign currencies, not to mention everyone talking in a foreign language. Luckily in Santiago, you’ll find many familiar products and brands in any supermarket. There are however some tips and tricks to make your supermarket experience easier, faster, …
Concha y Toro
Chile is renowned around the world for their wine; so, what better way to experience this than a wine tour to the beautiful and historic Concha y Toro winery founded in 1883 and located in the Maipo Valley, just outside Santiago. Especially if you are short on time during your stay in Santiago, Concha y …