Santiago
Overview of Santiago
The capital of Chile is where most people will arrive in the country. The largest city in the country and one of the largest in South America, with a population of 7 million people. The Incas controlled Santiago throughout the 1500's until the Spanish arrived from Cusco in 1540. Today Santiago is a massive city and a central travel hub for many destinations. Having suffered from tectonic activity over the years, the city has always reinvented itself. Today has its big city highlights such as the Bellavista neighbourhood, The Palacio de la Moneda, the Maipo River, Cerro Santa Lucia, the surrounding snow-capped mountains, the incredible museums and don't forget there are some vineyards close-by, to learn all about Chiles incredible export.
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What to Do in Santiago
Cousiño Macul vineyard
From Santiago visit the oldest vineyard in Chile and their incredible estate of vineyards, gardens and almost stately home. The whole wine-producing process is explained and their different grapes and varieties may be sampled with plenty of wine to be bought. This is a great insight into how one of Chile's best exports is produced!
Bellavista
One of Santiago’s bohemian street art and nightlife sectors, Bellavista is easily located. If you are looking for a night out, you can choose from many different styles of bars and discotecas to dance the night away, or have dinner at one of the many restaurants. In the daytime, there are many attractions also, such as the Bellavista market and souvenir stores.
Lastarria Neighbourhood
Lastarria is one of the more bohemian neighbourhoods in Santiago and is a small oasis in the centre of Santiago. It’s a great place to just go for a stroll, or dine at one of the many restaurants or cafés. Enjoy a glass of the locally produced wine at one of the wine bars or if you need you need a coffee pick me up, head to one of the bohemian cafes here.
Elqui valley and The central wine valleys
Not in Santiago,but close enough, is The Elqui Valley is reknowned for its wine / Pisco growing regions and vineyards as well as some of the most spectacular starry skies you will ever see! Chilean The centre of Chile´s pisco production, the Elqui Valley is a verdant green carpet and is famous for its observatories, seekers of cosmic energies, frequent UFO sightings, poet Gabriela Mistral, quaint villages oh, and wine!. What better way to experience Chile, than with a glass of carmenere, a starry night and ufo spotting!