Set on a wide plain near the foot of the Andes, the city of Santiago is set in a spectacular location. This bustling city of 5 million people is your gateway to Chile and the surrounding area offering a wide selection of activities in beautiful countryside.

Good time to visit: April to November

Sights

Whilst in historic Santiago, you can experience the lively music scene, museums, and a huge range of restaurants and cafes. Close by, skiers and snowboarders can take advantage of the four world-class ski areas. Multi-day trips are best spent at the world famous Portillo resort near the Argentinean border just to the north of Santiago. From here you can traverse the Andes into Argentina and explore Aconcagua Provincial Park and marvel at the highest mountain in the Western Hemisphere – Cerro Aconcagua (6960m). There is more top class skiing to be had on the Argentinean side of the border as well as spectacular mountain scenery, dotted with dramatic volcanic peaks. And after all this high altitude adventure make time to sample Chile’s world famous vineyards with a wine tour and then relax on a day trip at Chile’s most popular coastal resort Viña del Mar. All of this can be experienced within close proximity to Santiago.