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Santiago is the main city in the Metropolitan Region. Over 6 million people live there, making it one of the most modern cities in America.

Its architecture combines historical and modern times. Santiago is also the country´s capital and it has the best urban infrastructure in the Chile.

Besides, it has beautiful landscapes surrounding it and many attractions for tourists.

Founded in 1541 by Pedro de Valdivia, Santiago is the oldest city in Chile.

Its first inhabitants were the Picunches, and the city has been reconstructed because of several earthquakes that have struck in 1647, 1657, 1688, 1730 and 1985.

It´s the Chilean Capital since 1810 and was the scenary of the 1973 Military Coup, where the former president Salvador Allende died.

Some featured hotels in Santiago

  • 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$169 Ref. Double

    Hotel Kennedy
  • Hotel Alcalá del Río

    Hotel Alcala del Rio has 50 rooms, air conditioning, heating, minibar, Internet access in each room, safety boxes, swimming pool and parking. Large restaurant and bar. 5 rooms with capacities from 15 to 100 people equipped with the…

    From USD$98 Ref. Double

    Hotel Alcalá del Río
  • Hotel Torremayor

    Located in one of the best neigbourhoods of Santiago, near to Los Leones Subway Station, Comercial Center, Financial Centersm, Best Restaurantes of Santiago. The Hotel counts with 80 comfortable and modern rooms fully equipped (2 suites)…

    From USD$108 Ref. Double

    Hotel Torremayor
  • Hotel W

    Surrounded by the magnificent peaks of The Andes, the W Santiago, the first W Hotel in South America, opens to reinvent the concept of style and sophistication. W Santiago is a fascinating universe of urban innovation. In the city’s…

    From USD$294 Ref. Double

    Hotel W

They recommend us

  • "Dear Mariangel and Verena, I wanted to just thank you for everything. The trip has been great in every way. He returned to Argentina, Chile knowing much more than I thought, thanks to my travel companions,…"

    February/2013

    Gustavo Javier Busso

  • "Thank you, I was nervous about working with your company, but I am extremely glad that I did. Our ski holiday was very enjoyable overall. I will recommend you to others."

    July/2012

    Danika Marquis

  • "The guide we had in Pucon, Alexandre Joly, is excellent. Very knowledgeable about history, traditions, geography, vegetation, animals, vulcanology and a very good narrator. We hope that all the guides…"

    June/2012

    Dan Marinescu

  • "The whole tripe was excelent, some guide were better than others, but in general very pleasant..."

    October/2011

    Claire Roussel

  • "I found most everything about your service was first rate; especially the help I got from :Mariangel Andrade. She was very helpful and gracious and patient in answering all my questions and quick delivery…"

    April/2011

    Marion Purcelli

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Contact us

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  • Providencia - Santiago - Chile
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