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Mini-Guide To Santiago

The capital city of Chile is the vibrant Santiago. It is in South America, on the west coast. There are many exciting things to do in Santiago, and many people love to go there. The best way to fly into Santiago is through Santiago Airport. It is a gateway for travelers from all over the world, and is served by many airlines.

Local Airports In Santiago

• Antonio Maceo Airport, Cuba, Caribbean

Once in Santiago, be sure to visit Parque Metropolitano, which is a huge park that is home to Cerro San Cristóbal. It has a marvelous view of the whole city, and if the day is clear, you can see the Andes. The park is accessible via funicular, cable car, or hiking. There is also a botanical garden, zoo, and a couple of swimming pools in the park. The main plaza of Santiago is Plaza de Armas. It is also the location of the national cathedral and main post office. It is of historical importance and interesting to see. La Moneda Palace is the Presidential Palace, and tours are available if arranged far in advance. There is also a park that runs parallel to the Mapocho River. The park is called Parque Forestal and it is also the home of the National Museum of Fine Arts and Modern Art Museum. Santiago is also a great place to hear hot jazz. There are many clubs all over the city, for example, Club de Jazz de Santiago, which is in the northern part of the Nunoa neighborhood. If you are a wine connoisseur, you will enjoy a trip to Concha y Toro, which is a Napa Valley-style wine tasting room. There are tours given, and they give you a special Concha y Toro wine glass to keep as a memoir.

Who flies to Santiago?

Airline Name	Booking link
Aerocaribbean	Click to book
Cubana de Aviacion	Book

The airlines above may not be complete - but we are continually updating our database