Panoramic view of Santiago with the Andes behind it

Santiago

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The base for everything: the Andes behind it, a metro that works, and the cheapest domestic flights if you buy them from here.

Santiago seen from above, with the Andes closing the horizon.

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Panoramic view of Santiago with the Andes behind it

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Santiago seen from above, with the Andes closing the horizon.

Santiago

The base for everything: the Andes behind it, a metro that works, and the cheapest domestic flights if you buy them from here.

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I was here in 2024

Reviewed on September 18, 2026 · Drafted with AI assistance

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The base for everything: the Andes behind it, a metro that works, and the cheapest domestic flights if you buy them from here.

When to go

High 30° · Low 15° · 15 mm of rain

Where to stay

Hoteles en Lastarria y Providencia

Stay22 · Booking.com, Expedia y otros

Barrios caminables, cerca del Metro y de los cerros Santa Lucía y San Cristóbal.

Car rental

Autos en el aeropuerto de Santiago

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Para un día a la costa o al Cajón del Maipo. Compara compañías y coberturas.

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