Santiago, Tailor-made luxury Chile holidays

Santiago may lack the hype of Rio or Buenos Aires, but don't let that turn you away. Santiago is fast changing and much cleaner and than its South American neighbours. Its  dramatic setting between the Andes and the Pacific makes it the perfect base for trekking, climbing, skiing, sunbathing, or wine tasting -- that's if you can escape the temptation to linger in town gorging on art and lazing in cafes. Chile's sprawling capital city is cultured, unpredictable, and very ambitious.

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Here's are our top 5 reasons why Santiago should not be missed.

1 - Culture: Though you'll find some of the best art by wandering the cobbled streets of Santiago's older barrios, there's no shortage of ultra-modern cultural centers to duck into and escape the mid-day heat. The best ones can be found at Estacion Mapocho, Matucana 100, and underneath the Palacio de La Moneda.

2 - Barrio Brasil: Locals often wonder why tourists are so enamored by neighboring barrios Brasil and Yungay. Yet, with much of Santiago eaten up by modernity, this sizable slice of colonial color offers a glimpse of the city's past.

3 - Cerro San Cristobal: Every city has its iconic park and for Santiago there's no doubt it's Cerro San Cristobal. Towering over the Chilean capital, this hill-hugging park is a recreational oasis with public pools, botanical gardens, and breathtaking views of both the city and the Andean peaks

4 - Concha y Toro: is America's No.1 imported wine from Chile and though it's sold under many names, chances are you've tasted the flavours of this famous wine. The majority of Chile's wineries can be reached easily from Santiago in a half day or full day trip.

5 - Lastarria: Santiago's hippest neighbourhood really comes alive after work for the late afternoon tea time. Be it happy hour piscolas or an afternoon espresso, the arty bars and cafes of Lastarria ooze a calm coolness. As the sun sets, local hipsters peruse the trendy "tiendas" before crossing the Rio Mapocho for an evening in Barrio Bellavista.

However if you do not like the idea of staying in a big city, then consider staying in Valparaiso. It is well worth a visit and only one hour away by car.

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