At first it might be a little daunting looking for the right neighbourhood to stay during your trip to Santigo. For a fresh start, though, all you need to know is that out of the 35 plus comunes that comprise Chile´s capital city, only a handful of them provide the infrastructure travellers seek for when …
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Santiago City Tour – Simply a Must!
For Big Cities Lovers If you decide to spend a holiday at Chile´s capital chances are that one of your main interests as a traveller is to explore big cities. The good news is that, you got it just right! Santiago is undoubtedly the right destination for those who like the bustle and endless typical …
Things to do in Santiago
A Guide to Santiago Chile Things to Do in Santiago If you are already all packed for your trip to the Andean capital; but all the organizing, the hours spent brushing off your Spanish added to the excitement of a holiday in South America did not leave you time to plan the things do in …
Spas in Santiago – Just a Little Break
Relax & Recharge Whether you’re in Santiago on business or pleasure, you should certainly make time to unwind and decompress—the city is beautiful, but can be a bit stressful at times. Fortunately, there are a huge variety of spas in Santiago, ranging from the basic and inexpensive to the complex and upscale. No matter what …
Best Picnic Spots in Santiago
A Great Way to Enjoy Santiago´s Green Areas Visiting a new city, making sure you arrive on time to any tours and attractions, strolling around and making the best of your time there can be an exhausting experience after a while. A good solution to rest for a bit would be to relax in one …
Barrio Italia
The Neighborhood Barrio Italia Barrio Italia is one of Santiago’s most charming neighborhoods. Located on the streets surrounding Avenida Italia, it is shared between the comunas of Providencia and Nuñoa, and it has something for everyone. The neighborhood began to flourish in 1910, when an Italian family opened a hat factory and commerce started migrating …
El Golf
El Golf – Santiago is a sophisticated, upper scale neighbourhood located in Las Condes, an area of Santiago Chile gathering some of the nicest vicinities of the city where the majority of the five star hotels, renowned restaurants and fancy shopping destinations are found. El Golf, however, is the vicinity housing the priciest properties of …
From Santiago to the Beach
You’ll often hear people say that the best thing about Chile is its varied terrain. It’s true—if you’re in Santiago, all you need is a couple of hours to arrive to breathtaking mountains or relaxing beaches. If it’s the latter you’re after, you’re in luck. When it comes to beaches, Chile’s got options: it’s an …
Vitacura
Vitacura – Santiago Each comuna in Santiago has its own, widely acknowledged reputation among locals and expats. Vitacura is arguably Santiago’s most “posh” neighborhood, narrowly beating out Las Condes for the title. Many of the city’s wealthiest families and individuals live in this area, known for its pricey apartments, chic restaurants, and exclusive designer shopping. …
Downtown Santiago Chile
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 some time exploring the quirky personality of this modern, bustling metropolis. There is an array …