Santiago Travel Guide
Chile
Santiago is Chile’s capital and largest city, with a population of 6,903,392. It sits in the country’s central valley, east of the coastal range and below the Andes, and is Chile’s main urban and administrative centre.
Most international visitors arrive through Santiago International Airport (SCL). Santiago is inland, and there are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so beach trips require travelling beyond the immediate city area.
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Weather in Santiago
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Know before you go
Pays in CLP
Plug type Type C & Type L (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 133
Dial code +56
Tipping: Tipping is customary in Chile for good service. While not legally required, it is widely practiced, especially in the service industry. Bills in restaurants may already include "propina", but it is optional and can be adjusted.
Best time to visit Santiago
Jan
31°0Feb
31°0Mar
29°1Apr
24°1May
18°5Jun
16°6Jul
16°1Aug
16°7Sep
19°5Oct
23°4Nov
25°2Dec
29°1Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Things to do in Santiago
Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
art museum
2.8 km
Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino
art museum
1.9 km
Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos
history museum
1.4 km
Movistar Arena
music venue
1.7 km
Museo de Arte Colonial de San Francisco
art museum
2.1 km
Museo de la Solidaridad
art museum
0.6 km
2.2 km
Museo Histórico Nacional
history museum
2.2 km
Getting there
Santiago International Airport · 12.9 km
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