Weather in Santiago. Actual conditions and forecast

Map of wind conditions for Santiago area

Map of Santiago temperature forecast

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Rain forecast for Santiago area

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More to see in Santiago

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 the center of the Brazil borough of the city which a few years ago was a center of bohemian life of the destination. The construction of the Basilica building was finished in 1892. The building is executed in keeping to the best traditions of Neo Gothic style. The Basilica is closed for public. Tourists will have a chance to estimate its inner decoration and design only on significant religious holidays. Another heavily visited spot of tourist interest of the city is the central cemetery (Cementerio General) serving as the final destination of prominent citizens and politicians. The cemetery is of great architectural and historical interest and significance as its territory keeps numerous unique constructions and monuments each of them featuring its own history. The most remarkable nature attraction of the tourist destination is considered to be the Saint Lucia Mountain. A hundred years ago the mountain was just a rocky hill. At present the top of the mountain is taken with a magnificent garden being decorated with hundreds of species of rare plants and flowers, ingenious statuary groups and beautiful fountains. The garden is a place of location of an ancient chapel which keeps several remarkable religious artifacts. Considering other architectural landmarks and sites of the destination … Read further

Santiago guide chapters

Traditions and mentality of Santiago

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. … Open

Travel guide to Santiago

In the variety of cultural centers the Museum of Modern Art of Chile is worth noting. It was founded in 1949 and is considered one of the city's oldest museums. It owns a vast collection of paintings, sculptures, engravings, photographs and other works of art, both modern and those dated by the 19th century. The museum has about 2000 unique exhibits as a whole. If you do not want to leave the city, take a stroll … Open

Advices for travellers

8. Utility supplied voltage is 220V. All the hotels and inns are equipped with various standards of sockets (three pin plugs and two pin plugs). Tourists are recommended to specify the type of sockets before checking in the hotel in advance and take care of necessary adapters and connectors for electrical appliances. 7. Local markets and private shops welcome bargaining as this helps to sufficiently … Open

Active recreation

As for the concert halls where you can listen to music, you should definitely see the repertoire of the most popular center in the city – Movistar Arena. Excellent musical performances are also held in the Caupolican concert hall. As for bars where you can combine business with pleasure – and enjoy live music, as well as have a good time with friends over a glass of beer – it is worth highlight Club de Jazz … Open

Festivals and events in Santiago

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 … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

These pies are made with various stuffing. Rich pies with meat or tuna will make up for a good dinner meanwhile pies with olives stuffing will be good for a bite. Local restaurants have plenty of dishes to meet the most fastidious tastes and fancies of exotic treats gourmands. One of the most debated and original exotic treats served in local restaurants is soup made of sea urchins. Its main peculiarity is a rich … Open