Pudahuel: Santiago - Arturo Merino Benitez Airport

Tucked into the western side of the Santiago Basin, Pudahuel is a place whose character is shaped by a semi-arid climate and its position between the Andes and the Chilean Coast Range. Part of Greater Santiago, it combines residential districts, industry and major transport corridors across the capital’s broad basin floor. Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport lies within the commune, linking Pudahuel to Chile’s principal air network; it is named after the aviation pioneer Arturo Merino Benítez. The Mapocho River runs through northern Greater Santiago, while Pudahuel’s western location places it on routes toward the Pacific coast. Find related webcams in the surrounding area to build a fuller picture of Pudahuel and the Santiago Metropolitan Region.

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.

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.