Santiago, Chile Travel Guide - Attractions, Eating, Drinking, Shopping & Places To Stay

Santiago de Chile is the country’s capital and economic center. With impressive museums, theatres, cafes, pubs and other entertainment offerings, it is the epicenter of Chile and its central location makes it a good base from which to explore the country. Close to both mountains and the Pacific, it is possible to ski in the nearby Andes and sunbathe on the beach in the same day.   TABLE OF CONTENTS:  Welcome to Santiago de Chile - Planning Your Stay - Climate & Weather - Sightseeing - Parque Metropolitan & Cerro San Christobel - Santiago Centro & Plaza de Armas - Cathedral Santiago - Palacio de la Real Audiencia de Santiago - Central Post Office Building - La Chascona (Pablo Neruda's Home) - Palacio Cousino - San Francisco Church - Cerro Santa Lucia - Villa Grimaldi - Concha y Toro Winery - Museo Ralli (Ralli Museum) - Sculpture Park - Parque O'Higgins - La Moneda - Teatro Municipal - Museums - Museum of Pre-Columbian Art - Museo de la Moda (Fashion Museum) - Fine Arts Museum (Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes) - Museo Interactivo Mirador - Vina del Mar - Quinta Vergara - Castle Hill - Renaca - Palacio Rioja - Casino Municipal de Vina del Mar - National Botanical Garden - Vergara Pier - Fonck Museum - Derby Day - Valparaiso - Beaches - Cathedral of Valparaiso - La Sebastiana Museum - Historic Quarter - Museums - City Walks - Isla Negra & Pomaire - Cajon del Maipo - Places to Stay - Eating & Drinking - Shopping