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Santiago and Farellones

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Santiago is the main urban center of the Metropolitan region and the country´s capital.

Farellones is located a few kilometers northeast of Santiago and it´s the perfect place to practice snow sports in one of the most important ski centers in South America.

This destination offers high quality urban services, with an spectacular public and private infrastructure, and a diverse cultural offer.

However, also you can enjoy calm places and nature in areas near the Costa Cordillera.

This destination combines modern and rural traditions, with different landscapes and realities, to welcome the visitors to the largest and narrowest country in the world.

Attractions

Flora and fauna. Urban and rural equipment. Cultural and historical interest zone.

Activities

Horseback ridings, bicycle ridings, mountainbike, trekking, snow trekking, ski, radonne, high mountain tours, snowboard, sport fishing, sailing, canoe, windsurf, picnic, bird watch, flora and fauna contemplation, photography.

Location

Metropolitan region.

How to get there?

To Santiago: Airway, to the Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport. Also, land route, by Route Panamericana 5.

From Valparaiso: Land route, by Cuesta La Dornida (Route 68)

To Farellones: Land route, east direction. By Kennedy and Las Condes Ave. take Farellones road.

When to go?

All year long.

Climate

Mediterraneo weather. There is a dry season and rains during winter time. The annual media temperature is 14ºC, and the annual media precipitations are 356.2 milimeters.

In the Andes, there is a cold heigh weather, above the 3000 meters. Low temperatures and solid rain.

Services

Housing, food, transportation, roads, outdoor activities.

Surroundings

Barrio Italia-Condell, Barrio Balmaceda, Barrio Bellavista, Barrio Brasil, Barrio Suecia, Barrio Concha and Toro, Barrio Lastarria, Barrio Paris-Londres, Barrio Patronato, Barrio Republica, Barrio Yungay, Caleu, Canteros de Colina, El Colorado Ski Center, La Parva Ski Center, Valle Nevado Ski Center, Santa Lucia Hill, El Arrayan, Maipú Battle Historical field, Calan Hill Observatory, Metropolitan Park, Forestal Park, Caren Lagoon and Park, Los Dominicos Town, Mapocho River, Viña Cousiño Macul.

Some featured hotels in Santiago and Farellones

  • Hotel Kennedy

    This prestigious hotel counts with: Swimming pool, health center with gymnasium, sauna and body therapies. Baby setter, rent a car, secretary and many other services so that you can enjoy the simple pleasures of excellence. In addition…

    From USD$150 Ref. Double

    Hotel Kennedy
  • Hotel The Aubrey

    The Aubrey is Santiago's first design boutique hotel, located in the bohemian neighborhood Bellavista, the cultural heart of the city. The hotel is housed within a beautifully restored, 1927 casona, or mansion, at the foot of the Metropolitan…

    From USD$280 Ref. Double

    Hotel The Aubrey
  • Santiago Hillside Hotel

    Hillside Hotel Santiago one of the best and most prestigious boutique hotels in Santiago de Chile thanks to the quality of its services, its facilities and the excellent care it provides its professional staff. With the most beautiful…

    From USD$119 Ref. Double

    Santiago Hillside Hotel
  • Time Suites & Apartments

    Time Suites is located in El Golf, residential neighborhood of beautiful houses only meters away from the subway and next to the most exclusive comercial and financial district in Santiago. There are supermarkets, clothing stores,…

    From USD$114 Ref. Double

    Time Suites & Apartments

They recommend us

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    April/2011

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    September/2011

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  • "Great service - Paulina Mardones was superb! Your tour guides were all excellent! All enjoyable stays at the hotels you booked! Thanks for making our vacation a wonderful experience!"

    July/2011

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    October/2011

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  • "Excellent planning of several freelance and company based guides. No problems for the entire 11 days booked through Visit Chile. Many thanks"

    April/2011

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