The capital of Chile is something like the Russian Sochi: here you can go for a day on skis and plunge into the ocean. But on this similarities end. Santiago in general is difficult to compare with other cities. Not because it is better or worse than others. Probably because he's the only one.
Santiago is surrounded on all sides by mountains. Wherever you go, there are mountains everywhere. That's very beautiful. There is a complete fusion with nature. Is man the crown of creation? Nonsense! In Chile they know that we are only a part of the common creation. And we are very happy about this.
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How to get here
The road to Chile from Russia is long. There are no direct flights. Therefore, you can only get with transfers - through Paris or, which is cheaper, through Madrid. On the way, you will spend a total of almost 20 hours. There is also a KLM flight with connections in Paris and Bogotá.
Chile's main international airport is Arturo Merino Benitez. It is located 26 kilometers from Santiago. In the city of tourists are transported "shuttle". You can also get on a regular bus - it will cost about 50 rubles.
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Transport
In Santiago, the bus network is well developed. Buses are easy to calculate by bright yellow-white colors. However, during rush hour they move slowly. Also in the city are popular taxis - they have a black bottom and a yellow top. Each machine has a counter installed, so the payment will be at a rate, not "sit down, let's agree! ».
The most convenient and cheap type of public transport in Santiago is the metro. Here there are three branches. The metro is open from 6.30 to 22.00 on weekdays and on Saturdays, from 8.30 to 22.30 on Sunday and on holidays.
The climate of Santiago
Clear +23 ° C in the afternoon +13 ° C at night ° С water |
Clear +22 ° C in the afternoon +14 ° C at night ° С water |
Clear +23 ° C in the afternoon +13 ° C at night ° С water |
| 10 days weather forecast for Santiago | ||
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| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | sen | Oct | but I | Dec | |
| in the afternoon | +30 | +29 | +27 | +23 | +19 | +15 | +15 | +17 | +19 | +22 | +25 | +28 |
| at night | +13 | +12 | +11 | +8 | +6 | +4 | +4 | +5 | +6 | +8 | +10 | +12 |
Kitchen, restaurants
Chilean cuisine is exotic for the Russian stomach, which is used to raznosolam and rich soups. However, you can quickly get used to it. And after - do not break away.
The best in Santiago are seafood dishes, they can be enjoyed everywhere - in restaurants, shops, shops, neighbors can treat. Chileans love soup from sea urchins. This dish is very controversial, but it has a lot of admirers.
In the capital of Chile, there are many restaurants for connoisseurs of different cuisines. The main focus is on Latin America and Europe. One of the most famous, popular, popular restaurants of the city is Kamino-real. This is a wine restaurant, in which every drink is almost a pride of the country. Chileans are very fond of a drink called pisco - it's a 40-degree liquor, which must be diluted with shwacks or cola.
Night life
There are several neighborhoods in the city - Bellavista, Suesia street in the Providencia area, Paseo San Damian in the Las Condes district and Nunea square. Stormy life here begins on Fridays and Saturdays after 22:00. areas are not criminal, you can walk all night through the streets and not be afraid for your life.
Hotels in Sagnago
In Santiago, there are plenty of hotels of various classes, from local brands to international chains. Many of them are modern buildings, but you can stay in the house of the sample of the XIX century, in which bourgeois design is combined with the latest technological developments.
Choose a hotel remotely from the airport in principle, it's pointless - the road less than 15-20 kilometers does not take. So it is worth paying attention to the number of services provided, the location from the center and the cost of living.
Hotels often indicate how quickly you can reach the city center by car. It's by car, not by foot. Pay attention to this, so that you do not spend a lot of time on the road every day.
The shops
Chileans like to bargain no less than the Arabs. So boldly enter the battle for the price in the markets and in small shops. On shopping, it is best to go on the following streets: Miraflores, Amunate, O'Xiggins, Santo Domingo, Providencia Avenue. Large shopping centers are located at Panoramico, Apumanca and Park Arauco.
The central market of Santiago is one of the sights of the city. The building is made of galvanized iron, which was cast in England. The building itself is more than 140 years old. Here you can buy everything - from food to souvenirs and handicrafts.
- Visit a soccer game - football in Latin America has long been elevated to the status of a deity. Matches are very hot, and fans sometimes go crazy in the wild support of teams. In Santiago plays the club "Universidad de Chile" - one of the most popular in the country. Up to 70 thousand spectators come to the stadium.
- Try to understand the local residents - even if you know Spanish, you are unlikely to disassemble and half the words. This is very exciting: the Chileans speak very quickly and swallow words. The local dialect is called chile.
- Visit the wine restaurant - you can go to any where you will be offered up to hundreds of brands of different wines. The main thing is not to overdo it in tasting. Because the next day you will definitely go to the next wine museum with a new collection. And so it can go on forever.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions Santiago
There is a feeling that the Chilean capital was deliberately creating landmarks that every guest might like. There are a lot of diverse sights, from which you can easily choose your favorite -
Weapon area
The central square of Santiago is the Plaza de Armas. Here began the history of the city: in the 16th century on the square were the powder stores of the Spanish army. And in 1960 there was a monument to Pedro de Valdivia, the founder of the city. Next to it there are two more monuments - a monument to the first Cardinal of Chile Jose Maria Caro and a statue "In honor of the Freedom of America."
On the square are the buildings of the House of Governors of Chile, the municipality of Santiago, the main post office, the Royal Auditorium building, the city cathedral. On one patch all strategically important places of the city are collected.
The Municipal Theater of Opera and Ballet
The theater was opened in the middle of the 19th century. The main hall is designed for 1500 people, the small hall for 250. Here there were many famous world voices - from Anna Pavlova to Placido Domingo. The building of the theater is one of the national monuments of Chile.
On weekdays the performances start at 19:00, on Saturday at 17:00 or 18:00, on Sunday at 17:00.
Mount San Cristobal
At the peak of this 800-meter-high mountain there is a statue of the Holy Virgin Mary. People like to walk around here. The mountain is a kind of national park with a zoo, a botanical garden, restaurants and swimming pools.
You can climb the mountain by car or cable car, which are called telefriks. Feelings during the ascent are dizzying - you are in a swinging booth, there is a chasm below you, and around the mountain and the city.
Museums
Museums of Santiago tell about the history of the city and country for many centuries. For example, the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art presents a rich collection of cultural subjects of Indian tribes. The exposition covers 10 thousand years of history - everyday life, myths, cults of war, flora, fauna.
The National Museum of Fine Arts is the oldest museum in Latin America. Here is a collection of paintings and sculptures, from colonial times to modern times.
The house of Pablo Neruda, or La Chascona, as the famous poet called his home, is at the foot of Mount San Cristobal. In this house, he tried to reflect his memories of his childhood home in southern Chile.
Palaces
In Santiago, there are two famous palaces - La Moneda, the residence of the government, and the building of the Royal Audience. In La Moneda, the Government of Chile used to be. This building became known throughout the world in 1973, when it was subjected to firing by the troops of Augusto Pinochet. Here, President Salvador Allende was shot dead. According to the legend - from the pistol, which he gave Fidel Castro. Now the palace is closed to visitors, they can only be admired from the side.
In the building of the Royal Auditorium the first national congress was formed, formed in the early 19th century. After a number of revolutionary upheavals, the building lost its status, and now various exhibitions are held here.
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