| Santiago is located at 543 meters above sea level, in Chile's central zone, 2,051 kms south of Africa, the country's northernmost city and 3,141 kms. North of Punta Arenas, the southernmost city in the world. The Pacific Ocean is located a hundred kilometers away and the Andean Mountain Range. 40 kms. The majestic Andean Mountain Range can be seen from almost anywhere in the city. Due to its geographic location, Santiago is one of the few capital cities in the world which has easy access both to ski slopes - just 50 kms. Away- , and beaches, 100 kms. Away. It is in fact possible to visit the modern ski resorts as well as the famous beach resort of Vina del Mar or picturesque Valparaiso, Chile's main port, in just one day. Numerous villages located in the countryside around Santiago invite the visitor to relax and enjoy the peace and tranquility of countrylife. Tourists may also visit the vineyards and try the delicious Chilean wines. Town of the Dominicos- The well- known Town of The Dominicos, is a traditional town of artisans where you will be able to find all kinds of crafts, worked in many materials as being in glasses, iron, and leather, ceramic, wood, among others. You will be able to find the best crafts, because real artisans make them. What you will be able to find in the Town of The Dominicos is lamps, sculptures, paintings, metals, antiques, textile and traditional crafts. Forest Park- The Forest Park is on the edge of the riverside of the Rio Mapocho, this park is inspired on european park models of the XIX century. It presents a lineal character and this was imposed by the same land, it has interminable rows of trees, curved roads and endless activities. Sanctuary of the Nature Yerba Loca- The sanctuary of the Nature Yerba Loca, it has an approximate surface of 39 thousands hectares, this comes to be a protected area that has several sites of interest. By its long extension it presents places to make camping; besides it counts with basic services. It has tables, banks, small furmaces and parking. This camping sector is kwon as Villa Paulina. It presents lengths ways, beatiful landscapes, different ecosystems, many flora and fauna and other attractiveness. National and imported goods at reasonable prices are available in Santiago in some of the following areas: Downtown, between Miraflores and Amunategui streets and Av. B. O'Higgins and Santo Domingo Street. Providencia Avenue, including chic boutiques on Suecia, General Holley, Los Leones, Ricardo Lyon streets, amongst others. Shopping Centers: Panoramico, Apumanque and Parque Arauco, in the eastern area. Plaza Vespucio, in the southern area. Are some of the famous shopping centers in Santiago? |
