Santiago

Santiago is the capital and economic center of Chile. With its many museums, events, theaters, restaurants, bars and other entertainment and cultural opportunities, it is also the political and cultural center of the country. Its central location in the country makes it a great base for visiting other areas, and it is possible to ski in the nearby Andes and later be on the beach, all in the same day.

The city is no tourist attraction. It is a good place to live in, compared to other capitals in the region a civilised and tranquil city. This is a place where you can cross a street without fearing for your life. But the city seems to be made to be practical, not impressive, like Buenos Aires is. This means that tourist alcohol consumption reaches record highs in Santiago, because it a place where you have to entertain yourself. It is a great place to gather strengths, relax, or live.

The climate is cold and rainy in the winter, with snow only up in the Andes, which are an hour and a half from the city. It almost never snows in Santiago. Temperatures at night fall to around 0ºC. It gets progressively hotter towards the summer. Summers are fairly dry although you may experience some humidity at times. The temperature can reach as high as 35ºC.