Santiago: Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport combines intercontinental reach with a low-rise setting in the Santiago Basin, reflecting its position in Chile’s central valley. Located in Pudahuel, northwest of central Santiago, it is Chile’s principal international airport and the country’s main air-transport hub. Its runways and terminal precinct occupy the broad basin floor, while the Andes form the defining mountain range east of the capital. The airport is named for Arturo Merino Benítez, a Chilean aviation pioneer associated with the founding of the Chilean Air Force. Linking Santiago with the rest of Chile, the Americas and long-haul destinations, it is a vital part of the metropolitan region’s wider connections.
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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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Santiago Metropolitan Region combines the intensity of Chile’s capital with an Andean setting in a way that reflects its position within the country’s central valley. Santiago spreads across the basin west of the Andes, while the Mapocho River crosses the urban area from the mountains. The region is Chile’s political, financial and cultural centre, with institutions, museums and neighbourhoods ranging from the historic core around Plaza de Armas to newer districts at the foot of the cordillera. Founded in 1541, Santiago remains the country’s largest city and a base for understanding central Chile’s urban life. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of the Santiago Metropolitan Region.
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Among the countries of South America, Chile stands out for its exceptional north-to-south extent between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean. The Atacama Desert in the north is one of the driest places on Earth, while the south reaches into Patagonia, where Torres del Paine National Park is known for its jagged granite peaks, glaciers and lakes. Chile also includes Rapa Nui, the Pacific island famed for its monumental moai statues. In Valparaíso, steep hills, funicular railways and colourful historic neighbourhoods reflect the country’s maritime past; its historic quarter is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Find related webcams in the surrounding area to build a fuller picture of Chile’s Pacific coast and Andean regions.
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