The main feature of Santiago lifestyle and culture is multinationality of the destination. Tourists will be surely much impressed with a unique fusion of various cultures and traditions. Local people are rather moderate and sober minded. They tolerate people of other nationalities and cultures rather well and take strange culture with honor and respect. However local folks value their own culture and traditions above all and carefully protect the culture against the influence of cotemporary trends. Many tourists take this mindset of locals as an extreme of conservatism meanwhile the attitude of the residents towards achievements of modern age is still adequate.
La Moneda Palace, Central market, San Cristobal Hill, Municipal theater, as well as many others, they all become the world's cultural heritage objects and remain as iconic monuments for Santiago … Open
The modern South American city Santiago is located near the Santa Lucia hill on the shore of the Mapocho River. Santiago is a truly stylish city built in the colonial style in the square … Open
Tourists looking to hunt some memorable original souvenirs from a Santiago vacation will be glad to find a good choice of gifts in local shops and at local market places. Food gifts are among the most popular goods chosen by foreign guests. Exotic fruits and sweets are the most thought after gifts. Among typical souvenirs and gifts bought as a keepsake of the vacation is Santiago tourists will find copperware. Various decorations, talismans and utensils are made of this material. Silver goods are as well bought as souvenirs and memorable gifts. Another popular gift much preferred by tourists is salt lamps which can hardly be found and bought in any other country of the world.
Plenty of seafood dishes, inimitable beef treats, various vegetables and fruits are the main distinctive features of ethnic cuisine in Santiago. According to true gourmands the city of … Open
Santiago was the place of study, life, and death of the outstanding poet Pablo Neruda, who influenced the minds of many famous personalities – including the Argentine Ernesto Che Guevara who read his works. It is not surprising that the literary festival which falls in July is devoted to the great author. By the way, the date chosen is not accidental: it is timed to the birthday of the poet (July 12th). The venue of the festival is the cultural center of La Chascona (the writer’s house-museum). During the festival, thematic excursions are also organized here thanks to which you can learn more about the life of Neruda. The program includes readings and musical concerts, as well as visits of contemporary poets and writers, with whom meets-and-greets are held.
Among the most remarkable and significant landmarks of the city the Basilica del Salvador is best worth mentioning and visiting by all tourists without exception. The Basilica is located in … Open
September 18th is traditionally the time for Fiesta Patria – Independence Day, also sometimes called El Dieciocho. At this time, the Chileans remember the events of 1810, when the country broke away from Spain, gaining sovereignty. This is one of those holidays, thanks to which you can get closer acquainted with the local culture: military parades, mass folk festivals accompanied by the folk music of Chile, as well as tastings of local cuisine are as good as possible. The event is held throughout the country, but you can see the most colorful spectacle in the capital. It includes bright fireworks as if turning night into day.
The resort city of Santiago offers its guests a vast choice of entertainments for active leisure fans, hiking enthusiasts, shopping addicts and nightlife entertainments admirers. A visit to … Open
There are two film festivals held in Santiago that movie fans have probably heard about. At the end of October, you can witness the Santiago Festival Internacional de Cine (also called SANIF for convenience) and watch the latest filmmaking at local cinemas (including those situated in the open-air), first. Both world premiere and new Chilean production are presented here. The inhabitants of Latin America are famous for their “passionate” soul and ability to feel like no other – it is not surprising therefore that even festivals are devoted to the most beautiful feeling on Earth. Consequently, at the end of July, visitors of the film event Festival de Cine de Amor will be the first to see melodramas shot in all parts of the world. The venue for the festival is the Centro Arte Alameda. A romantic sound is added to it by the picturesque Parque O'Higgins Jardín Chino, in which the center is located.