Experience the capital of night and day
Santiago has become one of the “top” cities in business opportunities internationally and has built an image of tranquility, cleanliness and quality of life valued by visitors. According to the prestigious American newspaper The New York Times, Santiago de Chile is one of the best travel destination. Your best bet as a traveler still walk its streets and discover a metropolis increasingly renewing their spaces.
In the center of Santiago most of the civic life of the country develops, there is La Moneda (Government Palace), Plaza de Armas and the buildings of the judicial and executive. With its many museums and pedestrian walkways, the center is a spectacle in itself.
Districts such as Providencia, Bellavista, Las Condes or Vitacura mixed trade, gastronomy and lively nightlife that ends just after 05:00 in the morning.
Despite all the own cement of a metropolis, in Santiago you find green spaces real worth: the Metropolitan Park, known as “Cerro San Cristobal” is visible from much of the city and you can climb to the summit by foot, bicycle or car and also in an old but refurbished lift (called “funicular”).
And do not miss the walk through the vineyards that have been in the middle of the city and offering tastings of the best wines. Or internarte towards the Andes Mountains to the town of Pirque or drawer Maipo River to meet with nature, try typical food, buy some souvenirs or host on the banks of the river.
But one of the greatest virtues of Santiago is that you are less than 60 km from the ski areas and close to the port of Valparaiso (just over 1 hour), Vina del Mar and other summer resorts on the Pacific coast. Snow and sea at your fingertips.
Valparaiso
This port, the most important of Chile, with origins dating from 1536, is a place to experience.
There is no official version of the number of hills surrounding the Bay of Valparaiso; 42. Since it is said that each houses of different colors that make up a giant maze of alleyways, long stairways and viewpoints are taken down. Mountains and sea are the natural limits of Valparaiso, while the town center can appreciate beautiful architectural ensembles, narrow streets and some trolleybuses.
World Heritage Site by Unesco in 2003, its geography has been inhabited since the time of new hotels, restaurants and bookstores that have renewed their classic character. Still, endures the port culture, historic main livelihood of “Pancho” as affectionately tell this city, which is visible especially in the port area. Not to leave town without raising any of the elevators outdoor heritage that still exist or walk around the bay in a boat from the port. You also can not miss trying the chorrillana -papas, onion, egg and meat frita- or partying on the rise Ecuador.
There are important events like the Cultural Carnivals, a civic and cultural holiday, or New Year at Sea party December 31 year-end crown with fireworks for 30 glorious minutes.
Viñas del Mar
Vina del Mar is known as the “Garden City” because of the large number of green areas, large parks and gardens that surround it. A good way to protect yourself from intense summer sun is knowing its dense “green sectors”.
It is a way to learn more about the history of the place while it is in continuous contact with nature.
If you are interested in making this ecological tour of the natural scenery of Vina, start the journey from the city center. At the rear of the church is a sign indicating access to the park of the fifth Vergara. It is one of the most beautiful coastline of Chile Sector. It has wide avenues ride filled with exotic plants. Inside is the Vergara Palace, which now houses the Museum of Fine Arts and the spectacular amphitheater where the International Song Festival is performed.
Marriott Hotel Chile
The Santiago Marriott Chile is one of the tallest buildings in Santiago, is located just 300 meters from Parque Arauco mall. It offers 5-star rooms with LCD TVs and mountain views, 3 restaurants and an outdoor pool.
All rooms are tastefully furnished and include cable TV channels, dual telephone, minibar with coffee and a seating area.
The Santiago Marriott is located in an important financial district of Las Condes, a short walk Golf Club Los Leones.
Enjoy fine dining and the best Chilean wines everyday. You can choose between a formal dinner at the Latin Grill or informal dining with live music at the Cordillera Lounge, a rich and varied breakfast is also served at the Cafe Med.
Las Condes is a great choice for travelers interested in gourmet cooking, shopping and seafood.
