Formerly known as Santiago del Nuevo Extremo, the city was founded by the Spanish conquistador Pedro de Valdivia in 1541 and was inhabited by the Picunche Indians who were placed under the rule of the Spanish settler’s. Santiago is known for its world-class cosmopolitan culture and modern telecommunication networks as it is the cultural, political, educational and entertainment hub of its nation. Some of its famous sights include; San Cristobal Hill, Parque Tupahue, Portillo, Central Market, Valle Nevado, National Museum of Fine Arts, Sky Costanera and Santa Lucia Hill amongst others.
Santiago’s hip region for nightlife, galleries and bustling seafood market with restaurants can be explored on food and nightlife tours in the city’s top food spots and restaurants that allow visitors get insights of the city’s local cuisines. With water sports in the city tourists will enjoy fun-filled activities like skiing, kayaking, surfing and rafting amongst others as well as calm sailings and exploration on boat cruises. Santiago is filled with several recreational outdoor activities like snowboarding and cable cars, which makes touring the city more interesting. Tourists can also explore Santiago’s ancient sites and historical landmarks on cultural and historical tours that allow visitors to discover some of the city’ most precious gems.
Tourists can also tour through Santiago’s neighbouring cities and towns on day trips and excursions that allow them to explore famous sights outside the city. With airport transfers as well as other city transfers, visitors will enjoy convenient logistics with stress-free transportation with several alternatives suitable for both individual and group transports. These amazing tour experiences and more can be enjoyed at very affordable prices with Tripindicator, a tour team that provides visitors with the best packages based on user ratings and reviews.
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