Santiago

Santiago straddles the Mapocho River in Chile’s Santiago Metropolitan Region, where the Central Valley lies between the Andes and the Chilean Coastal Range, a position that has made it the country’s political and economic centre. Founded by Pedro de Valdivia in 1541, the city grew from Plaza de Armas, still its historic core and home to Santiago Metropolitan Cathedral. La Moneda, built as a colonial mint, now houses Chile’s presidency. Cerro San Cristóbal rises above the northern districts in Metropolitan Park, while Lastarria and Bellavista bring museums, cafés and street life into the capital’s daily rhythm. Find related webcams around Santiago and central Chile to build a fuller picture of the capital region.

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