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Santiago City Guide

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CHILE ARGENTINA Santiago Buenos Aires

YOUR GUIDE TO

S ANTIA GO, CHI LE SITUATED ON THE MAPOCHO RIVER, Chile’s cosmopolitan capital is home to

expansive museums, a diverse array of grand architecture, world-class eateries and a dynamic arts scene. The Andes Mountains can be spotted from most

points in the city, including many of the leafy hillside parks, and the subway system makes it an easy destination to navigate.

TOP THINGS TO SEE & DO LA MONEDA PALACE: This ornate neoclassical building was originally the official mint. Today, it houses Chile’s presidential offices. While the inner courtyards are generally open to the public, a guided tour is recommended. PLAZA DE ARMAS: The main square and centrepiece of Santiago. In the middle, you will find a fountain celebrating Simón Bolívar shaded by palm trees. Surrounding the square are many historic buildings, including the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Central Post Office. HEAD UP TO THE SKY COSTANERA: A glass-walled observation deck on the 62nd floor of the tallest building in Latin America, the Gran Torre Santiago. Enjoy panoramic views of Santiago and the Andes Mountains. THE BAHÁ’Í TEMPLE: This circular temple is composed of nine arched ”sails” made from marble and cast glass, designed by award-winning Canadian architect Siamak Hariri. Here, you will also find native gardens and picnic tables overlooking the city. MUSEO RALLI: Discover this museum’s stunning collection of contemporary Latin American art mixed in with familiar European masterpieces. Don’t miss the surrealist works by Salvador Dalí on the top floor.

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