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Sometimes confused with its almost namesake Mall Parque Arauco the only thing these two destinations hold in common is their location, being literally just a few steps away from each other, in the affluent neighbourhood of Las Condes. In spite …

Parque Padre Hurtado straddles the comunas of La Reina and Las Condes and is one of the most popular attractions in Eastern Santiago. The enormous park has plenty of grassy space for games, paths through lovely wooded areas for running, …

Implemented in 2007, Transantiago is recognized globally as one of the most ambitious reforms in modern public transportation. It unified the various bus lines and metro into one system, which is accessed using rechargeable “Bip!” cards rather than money. Although …

Nestled snugly at the foot of the Andes, Santiago is an enigmatic city that calls out to travelers for a wide variety of reasons. Whether you find yourself in Chile’s capital for business or pleasure, you’ll surely want to spend …

Most foreign visitors to Santiago choose to stay in three out of the city’s thirty-seven comunas, or legal divisions of communities. One of these is Santiago, or Santiago Centro, which occupies the central, downtown area. To the East of Santiago …

Plaza Italia is the sprawling urban area dotted with historical statues where several major streets and locations meet. It is located above Metro Baquedano, at the point where the name of the city’s major thoroughfare or alameda changes from Avenida …

The most important, festive, and purely Chilean holiday is the week of Fiestas Patrias. Fiestas Patrias is the name of the 18th and 19th of September, which mark the historical beginning of the independence process for Chile and celebrate the …

Many major holidays are observed in Chile, especially those associated with Catholicism. However, given the influx of foreigners living in Santiago and foreign cultures being viewed in movies, online, and in other media, the celebration of other secular holidays is …