Adventure Trip

Santiago is Chile’s capital and one of Latin America’s largest cities. The city sits in a basin, bordered by the Andes Mountains to the east and the Chilean Coastal range on the west.

The city is growing rapidly, thanks to booming construction in Santiago’s financial district and expanding public transportation. Navigate Santiago on its well-maintained subway to sites such as the Palacio de La Moneda or the Mercado Central, a market packed with fresh seafood.

Climb the winding stairs of the Cerro Santa Lucia for breathtaking views of the city; step back in time at the Palacio Cousiño, a 19th century mansion; check out outdoor performances in the Plaza de Armas.

 

Radisson Plaza Santiago Hotel is located at the World Trade Center, one mile from San Cristobal Hill, and approximately 18 miles from Santiago International Airport. Santa Lucia Hill is eight miles, and Precolumbian Museum and Teatro Municipal are within ten miles of the hotel. Hotel amenities include the Brick Restaurant, Traders Bar, lounge, coffee shop, 21st-floor health club (with views of the Andes), indoor swimming pool, hydro-massages, and sauna. The hotel also offers room service, a concierge, valet laundry service, babysitting, a gift shop, travel agency, beauty salon, vinery shop, and free parking. All rooms feature working desks, two-line speakerphones, voicemail, Internet access, cable TV, in-room movies, coffee and coffeemakers, irons and ironing boards, minibars, safes, and bathroom amenities.

This spectacular home was the residence of Pablo Neruda, the acclaimed Chilean poet who won the Nobel Prize for Literature. The home has its own unique style, in great part designed by the poet himself, and can be found at the bottom of San Cristóbal Hill. It was built in 1955 by Pablo and his wife, Matilde. There is a beautiful library filled with a vast collection of books, paintings and other objects belonging to Neruda. It is also the headquarters of the Pablo Neruda Foundation. Paid entry. Call ahead to set up a guided tour.

It is an attractive pedestrian walkway found in the heart of downtown Santiago. The cafes are located on the second street entering on Avenida Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins, inviting the walker in to enjoy a replenishing cup of coffee. This walkway is surrounded by four blocks that empty out into the Plaza de Armas. Notice the Crillón building constructed in the last century and found on the northern corner intersecting with Agustinas. Also notice the Banco de Chile building from 1921-1925. The distinctive shopping passages inside the buildings will get your attention, as they allow you to shop while protected from the rain or the heat of Santiago. The atmosphere of this walkway radically changes from early in the evening and on weekends, when office workers give way to street performers and their audience.

A beautiful and attractive walkway located in downtown, it is comprised by various structures built between 1922 and 1925. Marina Ortiz de Gaete, widow of Pedro de Valdivia, encouraged the construction of the Soledad Chapel, next to the first church of the Franciscan Order, which is today the San Francisco Church. This small civic neighborhood is full of various eye catching architectural styles that live in perfect harmony.

It has been in the same spot since 1541, when Pedro de Valdivia made the plans of the city, though is has been destroyed numerous times by earthquakes. In 1745 the present building was modified and built by Joaquín Toesca using baroque and classical styles. Its two towers were completed at the end of the 19th century. In recent years they found magnificent stone beams inside. The tomb of the first Chilean Cardinal, José María Caro, is here.

Art has its own vast section at this publishing house. Contrapunto's books deal with a wide variety of art disciplines, including art techniques, historical, and biographical texts. Books on architecture and design are also available. Contrapunto is recommended for professionals or students of any area of art.

In 1819 Bernardo O'Higgins set aside 85 hectares of land for the foundation of this cemetery. There are some large lavish mausoleums to be seen, as well as simple tombs that are surrounded by leafy trees, gardens and lanes with beautiful sculptures. Here rest the bodies of every president of Chile who has died, except Gabriel González Videla. Notice Arturo Alessandri (1868-1950); Eduardo Frei Montalva (1911-1982) and Salvador Allende (1909-1973) among others. Entering by Avenida La Paz you will find the Monument to Suffering by the French sculptor Carrier Belleuse, below which are the remains of the victims of the Iglesia de la Companía from 1863.

This club has only been open for two years but has developed beyond all expectations. The wine lovers club holds courses for both beginners and those who already have some knowledge of wine, led by the best tasters in the business. They also sell wine accessories, organize excursions to vineyards, and deliver to the general public, restaurants and hotels. English is spoken.

This beautiful plaza traces back to Pedro de Valdivia and the year 1541, constitutes the center of Santiago. In that era there was a protected area in the middle for guarding the arms. Its name was taken from the military and has been called that ever since. All distances in the country are measured from this spot today. The beautiful surroundings of the park hold the history of the country, represented by important buildings such as the Real Audiencia and the Home of the Governors of Chile. The city's Cathedral is located on one of the sides. Also, the equestrian statue of Pedro de Valdivia, founder of Santiago.