The Chilean capital is today a modern, sprawling and vibrant metropolis that is flanked on one side by the Andes mountain range, and the Coastal range on the other. It is here that you can enjoy a series of tours that range from historical and cultural explorations to specific excursions centred on food, architecture and art.
Founded in 1541, the Chilean capital is a metropolis with 7 million inhabitants (40% of Chile’s total population). Flanked on one side by the Andes mountain range, and the Coastal range on the other, the city has a unique natural backdrop. Today, Chile's capital is a dynamic, modern city where colonial mansions sit among soaring skyscrapers, folk art becomes fashion and Latin and European cultures intertwine. After living in the shadow of other great South American cities such as Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires, the real boom came a few years ago in celebration of Chile's bicentennial. Santiago invested a small fortune into the construction of cultural centres, museums, and parks, across the city. Vitacura and Las Condes bloomed with stylish new art galleries, and the somewhat run-down areas of Barrio Brasil, Barrio Italia, and Barrio Lastarria were given a thorough makeover and transformed into a vibrant public arts district, a laid-back and alternative nightlife hub, and a chic gastro area respectively.