Santiago is the capital and largest city of Chile in South America. It is located near the country's center and the impressive Andes Mountains. Its name originates from the Indian word 'Santiago' (Saint James).Set beside some of the world's most breathtaking landscapes, Santiago de Chile is a bustling city filled with museums, historical sites, shopping, restaurants & bars. From the vibrant pulse of its center to the open spaces of its parks and plazas, there is something for everyone in this Latin American capital.Santiago sits at a height of 2200 metres above sea level and has a temperate climate. The city is the center of Chilean politics and culture: the National Congress and Constitution Square, as well as the Municipal Theater and Cathedral, are some of its most important sites.
Including Plaza De Armas, Mercado Central de Santiago, Santa Lucia Hill, Metropolitan Cathedral, San Cristóbal Hill, La Moneda Cultural Center, Former National Congress Building, Bellavista, Sculpture Park, Presidential Palace of Chile, Costanera Center, Gran Torre Santiago, National Museum of History, Municipal Theatre, Stock Exchange Building, San Francisco Church, Chilean Bicentennial Flag, Bicentenario Park, Chilean National Museum of Natural History, Santiago Bahá'í Temple, Centro Cultural Estación Mapocho, La Vega Central Market, Quinta Normal Park, Castillo Hidalgo, Santiago Zoo and many more sightseeing highlights of Santiago.
