SANTIAGO

Santiago is capital of Chile. It was founded by Pedro de Valdivia on February 12, 1541 and was named Santiago de Nueva Extremadura. The city developed much with its uninterrupted economic growth and became one of Latin America's most sophisticated metropolitan areas. The city suffered slight damage during the War of Independence in the Battle of Maipú. It was named capital in 1818. The extraction of nitrate fertilizer in Northern Chile enhanced the development of the city. The city, which remained a small town during the 19th century grew into a modern city in 1930, and is now considered an important financial center in Latin America. It is also the most important industrial and financial center of Chile and its largest city.

Tourist Attractions: The number of museums that preserve the historical and cultural artifacts of the city are visited by tourists.

Transportation: Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport serves the city. Trains operated from Chile railway station connect the city with other areas of the country. Buses and taxicabs include the public transport in the city. The highways and subways are proof to the well-built road network of the city.

Places of Attraction:Santiago museums preserve the story of the city. Its main museums are Centro Cultural Palacio de La Moneda, Museo Arqueológico de Santiago, Museo de Santiago Casa Colorada, Museo Catedral Metropolitana, Museo Colonial San Francisco, Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino and Museo Histórico Nacional. The city also offers many recreational centers like San Cristóbal Hill, which includes the Santiago Metropolitan Park Zoo, O'Higgins Park, Forestal Park and Cerro Santa Lucía. Santiago is known for vineyards that include Concha y Toro, Santa Rita, Santa Carolina and Cousiño Macul. The important cultural places in the city that are often visited by the tourists include Museo de Bellas Artes, Barrio Bellavista, cultural and bohemian neighborhood, Central Station, railway station designed by Gustave Eiffel Víctor Jara Stadium, Ex National Congress, Plaza de Armas- the downtown square and Palacio de La Moneda- the government palace.

Hotels:Santiago hotels provide shelter to the number of tourists visiting the city. The exceptional service and the friendly attitude of the staff make these hotels stand out. Hotel Orly, The Ritz-Carlton Santiago, Hyatt Regency Santiago, Hotel Montebianco, Santiago Park Plaza, Cabanas Cascada de las Animas, Novotel Santiago Vitacura, Radisson Plaza Santiago Hotel and Hotel Galerias Santiago are the world-class hotels in the city.