👥Approx. 7.0 million (Greater Santiago)Population
💬SpanishLanguage
💱Chilean Peso (CLP)Currency
🕐CLT (UTC−4); CLST (UTC−3 during daylight saving)Timezone
💰70–120 USDDaily Budget
🛡️SafeSafety
At a Glance
👥Population
Approx. 7.0 million (Greater Santiago)💬Language
Spanish💱Currency
Chilean Peso (CLP)🕐Timezone
CLT (UTC−4); CLST (UTC−3 during daylight saving)💰Daily Budget
70–120 USD🛡️Safety
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Cities, mountains, and wine—Santiago’s skyline meets the Andes.
Santiago is a vibrant gateway to Chile, where sleek neighborhoods and historic plazas sit beneath the ever-present Andes. Spend your days sampling world-class wines, exploring museums and markets, and taking quick trips to alpine scenery and stargazing viewpoints.
Andes day tripsWine tastingsHistoric neighborhoodsSkyline viewpointsLocal markets
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