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Inside Background
Architecture 
Santiago is an exciting blend of old and new: old Spanish colonial architecture...
Last edited: June 25, 2006
Health & Safety 
HEALTH AND MEDICAL CARE Water in Santiago is safe. Chile is well known for its...
Last edited: December 31, 2007
Neighborhoods 
Walking around downtown You can take the metro to the "La Moneda" station and...
Last edited: August 21, 2008
Recommended Reading 
To understand and get a feel of Santiago and its recent development it is a...
Last edited: July 27, 2006
Tourist Board Info 
Online, the Chilean Tourism Promotion Corporation website at...
Last edited: September 24, 2006
Weather & When to Go 
When is the best time to travel to Santiago?  Well, it depends on your reason...
Last edited: May 15, 2008
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Santiago’s airport for domestic and international flights is Arturo Merino...
Last edited: January 28, 2008
Getting Around 
The best ways to get around downtown Santiago are by metro, bus or taxi cab...
Last edited: June 24, 2006
Public Transportation 
Santiago has one of the most modern and state-of-the-art subway systems in the...
Last edited: December 20, 2007
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Inside Things to Do
Family Travel 
Planning to bring the tots along on your next trip to Santiago? Wondering if...
Last edited: November 21, 2008
First-time Visitors 
Start your sightseeing with a birds-eye view of the entire city.  Climb the...
Last edited: July 27, 2008
Nightlife 
One of Santiago’s best kept secrets is its vibrant nightlife. Much has been...
Last edited: December 01, 2008
The Performing Arts 
Teatro Municipal Santiago is the place to enjoy opera, dance and music in town...
Last edited: July 27, 2006
Shopping 
Santiago offers a broad range of goods that will delight even the most avid...
Last edited: June 25, 2006
Sports & Activities 
Biking around Santiago Santiago is an ideal city to get to know by bike. One...
Last edited: January 07, 2008
Day trip - Peñuelas 
Peñuelas is a Nature Reserve about 100 kms from Santiago on the highway to Viña...
Last edited: June 11, 2008
Wine Tasting 
Most wineries in Chile don´t do tasting in the way you are used to in the US...
Last edited: February 11, 2008
La Chascona (Pablo Neruda's Home) 
A wonderful house to see in Santiago, is La Chascona, one of Pablo Neruda's...
Last edited: April 20, 2008
Nueva Costanera 
The two most upmarket shopping streets in Santiago are Alonso de Cordova and...
Last edited: March 11, 2008
Paseos en Bicicleta 
Paseos en Bicicleta is a great way to see Santiago on a warm evening. The night...
Last edited: December 01, 2008
Red House (Casa Colorada) 
This historic colonial home houses the Museo de Santiago, an informative look...
Last edited: February 24, 2007
San Cristobal Hill (Cerro San Cristobal) 
There are several ways up Cerro San Cristobal to the Parque Metropolitano, but...
Last edited: July 30, 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Bellavista is one of Santiago's neighborhoods which has been home to many...
Last edited: June 09, 2006
Coffeehouses 
Tavelli has several branches in Santiago and do a menu of main...
Last edited: June 07, 2006
Vitacura Area 
Many restaurants in the Vitacura area have outdoor dining.  From the Holiday...
Last edited: March 19, 2008
La Boheme 
La Boheme,  Authentic Chilean Food With a French Twist.  Great Atmosphere, Good...
Last edited: September 07, 2008
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Inside Chile: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The money in Chile is the Chilean peso. There are coins (1, 5, 10, 50, 100 and...
Last edited: June 09, 2006
Crossing the Border 
Crossing the border into Chile is straightforward. However, there are...
Last edited: June 18, 2008
Important Phrases 
Good morning/afternoon - Buenos días/buenas tardes Hola  - ¿Qué tal ?-Hello...
Last edited: October 19, 2007
Telephones 
Chile has a state of the art telephone system with a large number of competing...
Last edited: April 09, 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Most americans don´t have problems tipping, overtipping is more likely. But in...
Last edited: July 22, 2007
Earthquakes 
No one wants to think about a possible disaster or emergency arising during...
Last edited: August 15, 2006
Fees to enter the Country 
US citizens and others (see list below) are required to pay a reciprocity fee...
Last edited: January 22, 2008
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