City Factfile: Santiago

Santiago is the capital of Chile, located in the Metropolitan

region. Santiago is a big and modern city so the population is
very technological. There are a lot of places to have fun; for
example: Parks, malls, theatres, pools, and even amusement
parks, like Fantasilandia.
Santiago has many places for tourists, such as La Moneda's
palace and many other historical sites.
You can find many kinds of food such as meats (beef and
chicken), rice, potatoes, wine, but their specialties are: pastel
de choclo (corn casserole with meat stuffing), empanadas
(meat-, fish- or cheese-filled pastry), cazuela (stew), asados
(roast meats), centolla (king crab), and fish.
Santiagos climate is Mediterranean. The winters are cold
and rainy, but the summers are hot and dry. Moreover,
autumns and springs are varied.
The people are very friendly and lovely (with some
exceptions). The best way to get around the city is via
Transantiago and Metro. First off, buy a "bip!-card". You can
then recharge it in metro stations and the card is valid for
both the metro and bus systems, even permitting free
transfers from one mode of transportation to the other.