Santiago is the economic hub of Chile, and a fantastic city with some incredible architecture.
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Santiago is the capital city of Chile and by far the largest city in the country. It’s sometimes known as Santiago de Chile, to distinguish it from Santiago de Compostela in Spain.
Santiago has a population of approximately 4.8 million. More than two million more live in the Santiago Metropolitan Region. Puente Alto has around 500,000 inhabitants and is considered to be Chile’s second-largest city. However, it is only 11 miles south of the capital and is considered part of the Metropolitan Region. The entire country has a population of just 19 million.
Chile’s third largest city, Antofagasta has a population of 300,000. It’s 678 miles north of Santiago. Chile is well-known for being a long, narrow country, so it’s all of 1,035 miles from Santiago to Arica, on the northern border with Peru.
Punta Arenas is a city at the very tip of South America. It’s 1,361 miles from the capital. Meanwhile, it’s only 70 miles to Valparaiso on the Pacific Ocean, and the border with Argentina lies closer still to the east of the city.
There are regular flights from London to Santiago. Once you’ve arrived, the city has a modern and efficient metro rail network to help you get around.
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Chile is the fifth-largest national economy in South America. Measured on Gross Domestic Product per capita, the country ranks second in this respect.
As by far the largest city, Santiago is home to around one-quarter of the nation’s population. It dominates Chile’s economy, contributing almost half of its GDP. Approximately 90% of Chilean companies have their corporate headquarters in the capital.
This modern city is home to an extremely well-educated workforce. Six major universities are based here.
International companies with a presence here include Santander, SAP, Microsoft, Anglo American, Procter & Gamble, Accenture and McKinsey; but the city is also home to an increasing number of start-up enterprises.
Mining (especially copper) and agriculture continue to play an important role, but the service sector has grown considerably in recent years. Transportation, communications, financial services, and other business services such as legal, accounting, and IT are also key industries.
Business networking opportunities in Santiago are offered by a number of organisations. These include Santiago de Chile Professional Networking Group, the British Chamber of Commerce in Chile, and the International Professional Women’s Association of Santiago.
Things To Do in Santiago
Santiago has a rich and varied history, and there are many beautiful buildings, dating from various periods. One of the very best is the 18th-century Italian neo-classical Palacio de La Moneda. Today this is the residence of Chile’s President: guided tours are available.
The Basílica de los Sacramentinos was built in the 20th century in a Romanesque style. This is a truly incredible church that was modelled on the Sacre-Coeur in Paris. Another awe-inspiring church is the 18th-century Metropolitan Cathedral – the vaulted ceilings and stained glass here are simply superb.
To fully appreciate Santiago, an aerial view is a must. If you’re not climbing one of the peaks of the Andes Mountains to see the city, then take a trip to the top of the 304-metre Sky Costanera tower. Alternatively, climb to the top of the hill in the Cerro Santa Lucia in one of the principal city parks; or head for Metropolitan Park and take a cable car up San Cristobal Hill.
The city also boasts world-class restaurants, many serving local cuisine. Japanese and Peruvian fare are also on offer.
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, also known as Nuevo Pudahuel Airport, is approximately 10 miles north-west of the city centre. This serves more than 50 destinations worldwide, including London Heathrow, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Madrid, Barcelona, Toronto, New York, Los Angeles, and Mexico City. There are also internal flights to Antofagasta, Calama, Concepcion and around 12 other Chilean cities.
Travelling from a UK city other than London, you might be advised to change at Amsterdam.
The Santiago Metro system has seven lines serving destinations in and around the city, extending to Puente Alto and Nos in the south. Trains typically run until midnight and are incredibly frequent – on some lines at peak hours you might only have to wait one minute for the next service.
Inter-city trains connect Santiago with Chillan, 233 miles to the south, via Curico, Talca, and Linares. On a weekday there are typically seven departures per day, with the journey taking five hours. There is no passenger rail network anywhere north of Santiago.
Santiago has an extensive network of bus routes to get you to locations in and around the city, or to and from the airport. Buses to the airport typically run every 20 minutes during the day and hourly throughout the night, with the journey taking around 45 minutes.
Most of the buses on Santiago’s city bus network are electric vehicles, indeed this is one of the largest fleets of electric buses anywhere in the world. The city has an integrated transport network, so you can travel on both the Metro and the bus with a single ticket.
There’s also an extensive inter-city coach network, connecting the capital with Arica, Antofgasta, Chillan, Calama, Concepcion, and Valparaiso. However, Chile is a very large country, so these journeys might take a long time. It takes 29 hours to reach the far northern city of Arica.
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