Santiago
is a city where colonial buildings cohabit Captaincy of Chile with
modern glass and steel buildings, shopping centers, urban folklore
relentless rhythms and street vendors, all presented in this city, every
day, offering their services to tourists and pleasant company.
Throughout its history the city has been severely damaged by earthquakes, relatively frequently, affecting the region such as the 1647, 1657, 1688 and 1730. Two of them were of prime importance as forced, Santiago, to renew its architecture and make way for a pioneering city that enjoys the advantage of being escorted by the immensity of the Andes and located on the banks of the Mapocho, a river is formed from the melting of the Andean peaks and divides the city into two.
His early ...
Santiago began its history in 1541 when the Spanish conquistador Pedro Valdivia came to Chile in search of new lands together with their treasures. At that time there were still people with different organizations and systems of life that suited the climate and geography of their habitat. Primitive people were treated, mostly nomads and were devoted mainly to agriculture and livestock as well as the development of fine handcrafted pieces.
In the beginning, the Spanish had to face with such cultures to carry out the relevant conquest, so they used a system of land division, held the Indians in various groups and worked to establish the maximum number of settlers, with the aim of consolidating its presence in the new territory.
The results failed to be positive when they had to deal with the settlements Araucanian who resisted against Spanish rule. The constant wars and battles between rivals for wanting to win the land, were the result of many deaths and major losses for both periods. After years and years of battles, in late 1599, the Spanish were successful. Subsequently, this was known by the name of "War of Arauco."
Agriculture and exploitation of mineral deposits, were the most common practices of these recent settlers. Santiago, La Serena and Concepción were the first cities established practices serving to above. Later, with the addition of new settlers, new urban centers were founded.
Independence comes to Chile in the early nineteenth century, after Napoleon's invasion of Spain and the fall of King Ferdinand VII, the Creoles settled in Santiago a National Government to lead the colony on behalf of the monarch. As a result, started a rebellion between Creoles and Spanish that lasted until 1818, when he was proclaimed the national independence and named Bernardo O'Higgins Supreme Director of the country.
After a long period of anarchy, established a republican regime that was then adapted to changing social, economic and policy governing today.
A walk through the city ...
On a walk through the high sector of Santiago you can see the elegant boutiques of the most important international brands, as well as art galleries, sophisticated home decor, antique jewelry and various businesses.
Further north, in the nightlife takes on significant importance Avenue Sweden, with bars and restaurants on site for rest and recreation as they are accompanied by various green spaces. For a few years the city has the Borderío, a restaurant complex and specialized acclimated in Japanese cuisine, French, Italian, among others. These are chosen by the various tourists who come each year because they can enjoy typical dishes from each country.
Other wonderful places to travel are inevitable Moneda Palace and the Convent of San Francisco of the sixteenth century architectural nation's oldest and cloister which houses the Museum of Colonial Art. The invitation to travel through the pre-colonial past continues in the Pre-Columbian Art Museum, where there are abundant remains of ancient cultures.
An inevitable visit is the National Museum of Natural History, is a state agency that preserves, researches, educates and communicates the knowledge generated by their collections testimonials to promote appreciation and understanding of the biological and cultural diversity of Chile. The Museum, over 100 years, is responsible for safeguarding the national heritage. It depends a great deal of regional museums, which together form a major tourist attraction.
A huge commercial space exhibiting the best products from the countryside and the Pacific kind, focuses on the Central Market. Open daily from early on, people crowd between different vendors in the midst of bustle and the aroma of different food crafts.
Another attraction is the Cerro Santa Lucia, a small hill in the center of the valley, from where you get the most captivating panoramas of the city. On the north side lies the Cerro San Cristobal, with a picturesque old cable car, zoo, swimming pools and sites for the picnic. At his feet lies the Bellavista neighborhood, bohemians shelters with many restaurants, cafes, artists' studios and quaint houses.
As in the design of major Latin American cities, the central train station is the start for the lonely and the starting point to enter the wonderful roads leading into Chile. Outside and to the south of Santiago, the landscape begins to pick up different shades due to intense green orchards that grow on the land first proclaimed by the ambitious conquerors. The walk of trucks loaded with crates of apples or grapes, testify that the fruit is a major export products, so do the wines.
Tours of the vineyards are a mandatory part of a stay in Santiago, both for those who like to drink good wine and for those uninterested in the subject. Around the city, and within it, are some famous wine. The tastings of red and white are common practice in which the traveler will enjoy incredibly.
Adventure Tourism
This fascinating city has several large sports attraction. Venturing exotic paths, horseback riding in the mountains, make settlements at night, are just some of the various alternatives to enjoy.
The most widely practiced is because there are various trekking tours among which the traveler can choose from. Some are full day outdoors, you can enjoy roads and trails that lead to beautiful waterfalls and fresh water rivers are waiting to be navigated by large boats. Trekking levels of difficult-to-moderate range, keep in mind that some are not suitable for those not accustomed to this practice, so it is advised to consult with the leaders before starting the tour.
Other options include horseback riding, exciting excursion that takes place outside the capital in the company of the wonderful landscape of the hills prevailing in the area. About noon, the rest is done halfway, to enjoy a typical barbecue.
The rafting is another fun and adventurous activity. It takes a drop in Maipu River rafting through different obstacles that will jump from emotion to the traveler. The day ends with a farewell dinner at the end with the fall.
Throughout its history the city has been severely damaged by earthquakes, relatively frequently, affecting the region such as the 1647, 1657, 1688 and 1730. Two of them were of prime importance as forced, Santiago, to renew its architecture and make way for a pioneering city that enjoys the advantage of being escorted by the immensity of the Andes and located on the banks of the Mapocho, a river is formed from the melting of the Andean peaks and divides the city into two.
His early ...
Santiago began its history in 1541 when the Spanish conquistador Pedro Valdivia came to Chile in search of new lands together with their treasures. At that time there were still people with different organizations and systems of life that suited the climate and geography of their habitat. Primitive people were treated, mostly nomads and were devoted mainly to agriculture and livestock as well as the development of fine handcrafted pieces.
In the beginning, the Spanish had to face with such cultures to carry out the relevant conquest, so they used a system of land division, held the Indians in various groups and worked to establish the maximum number of settlers, with the aim of consolidating its presence in the new territory.
The results failed to be positive when they had to deal with the settlements Araucanian who resisted against Spanish rule. The constant wars and battles between rivals for wanting to win the land, were the result of many deaths and major losses for both periods. After years and years of battles, in late 1599, the Spanish were successful. Subsequently, this was known by the name of "War of Arauco."
Agriculture and exploitation of mineral deposits, were the most common practices of these recent settlers. Santiago, La Serena and Concepción were the first cities established practices serving to above. Later, with the addition of new settlers, new urban centers were founded.
Independence comes to Chile in the early nineteenth century, after Napoleon's invasion of Spain and the fall of King Ferdinand VII, the Creoles settled in Santiago a National Government to lead the colony on behalf of the monarch. As a result, started a rebellion between Creoles and Spanish that lasted until 1818, when he was proclaimed the national independence and named Bernardo O'Higgins Supreme Director of the country.
After a long period of anarchy, established a republican regime that was then adapted to changing social, economic and policy governing today.
A walk through the city ...
On a walk through the high sector of Santiago you can see the elegant boutiques of the most important international brands, as well as art galleries, sophisticated home decor, antique jewelry and various businesses.
Further north, in the nightlife takes on significant importance Avenue Sweden, with bars and restaurants on site for rest and recreation as they are accompanied by various green spaces. For a few years the city has the Borderío, a restaurant complex and specialized acclimated in Japanese cuisine, French, Italian, among others. These are chosen by the various tourists who come each year because they can enjoy typical dishes from each country.
Other wonderful places to travel are inevitable Moneda Palace and the Convent of San Francisco of the sixteenth century architectural nation's oldest and cloister which houses the Museum of Colonial Art. The invitation to travel through the pre-colonial past continues in the Pre-Columbian Art Museum, where there are abundant remains of ancient cultures.
An inevitable visit is the National Museum of Natural History, is a state agency that preserves, researches, educates and communicates the knowledge generated by their collections testimonials to promote appreciation and understanding of the biological and cultural diversity of Chile. The Museum, over 100 years, is responsible for safeguarding the national heritage. It depends a great deal of regional museums, which together form a major tourist attraction.
A huge commercial space exhibiting the best products from the countryside and the Pacific kind, focuses on the Central Market. Open daily from early on, people crowd between different vendors in the midst of bustle and the aroma of different food crafts.
Another attraction is the Cerro Santa Lucia, a small hill in the center of the valley, from where you get the most captivating panoramas of the city. On the north side lies the Cerro San Cristobal, with a picturesque old cable car, zoo, swimming pools and sites for the picnic. At his feet lies the Bellavista neighborhood, bohemians shelters with many restaurants, cafes, artists' studios and quaint houses.
As in the design of major Latin American cities, the central train station is the start for the lonely and the starting point to enter the wonderful roads leading into Chile. Outside and to the south of Santiago, the landscape begins to pick up different shades due to intense green orchards that grow on the land first proclaimed by the ambitious conquerors. The walk of trucks loaded with crates of apples or grapes, testify that the fruit is a major export products, so do the wines.
Tours of the vineyards are a mandatory part of a stay in Santiago, both for those who like to drink good wine and for those uninterested in the subject. Around the city, and within it, are some famous wine. The tastings of red and white are common practice in which the traveler will enjoy incredibly.
Adventure Tourism
This fascinating city has several large sports attraction. Venturing exotic paths, horseback riding in the mountains, make settlements at night, are just some of the various alternatives to enjoy.
The most widely practiced is because there are various trekking tours among which the traveler can choose from. Some are full day outdoors, you can enjoy roads and trails that lead to beautiful waterfalls and fresh water rivers are waiting to be navigated by large boats. Trekking levels of difficult-to-moderate range, keep in mind that some are not suitable for those not accustomed to this practice, so it is advised to consult with the leaders before starting the tour.
Other options include horseback riding, exciting excursion that takes place outside the capital in the company of the wonderful landscape of the hills prevailing in the area. About noon, the rest is done halfway, to enjoy a typical barbecue.
The rafting is another fun and adventurous activity. It takes a drop in Maipu River rafting through different obstacles that will jump from emotion to the traveler. The day ends with a farewell dinner at the end with the fall.
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