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Santiago

Chile's Andes-ringed capital — wine country at the door, and the gateway to Atacama and Patagonia.

Getting there

Santiago International (SCL) is the hub; domestic flights to the Atacama and Patagonia

Best for

Arrival/departure, wine valleys, the Andes backdrop, a city stay before the wild

The land

A modern capital in a valley beneath the snow-capped Andes

Good to know

Domestic flights from Santiago reach Calama (Atacama) and Punta Arenas (Patagonia)

What it is

Santiago is Chile's gateway — a modern capital ringed by the Andes, with celebrated wine valleys at its door.

Set in a valley beneath the snow-capped Andes, Santiago blends a leafy, walkable centre with hilltop views, markets and a strong food scene — and the famous Maipo and Casablanca wine valleys within easy reach. It is the hub for flights north to the Atacama and south to Patagonia.

PhotoSantiago — capital & gateway.

The reason to come

The Andes-ringed capital

Santiago offers wine, views and culture before the journey to the extremes.

Wine valleys

Day trips to the Maipo and Casablanca vineyards.

City & views

Cerro San Cristóbal, markets and the historic centre.

Gateway

Flights north to the Atacama and south to Patagonia.

Worth knowing

The gateway with wine

Santiago pairs an easy capital with world-class wine country and an Andes backdrop.

PhotoSantiago beneath the snow-capped Andes.

When to come — honestly

When to go

September – November

Best

Spring — clear Andes views and pleasant city weather.

March – May

Best

Autumn and the wine harvest in the valleys.

Year-round

Good

A year-round city; hot summers and mild winters.

Context

The hub of Chile

Santiago is Chile's hub, with flights to the Atacama and Patagonia and wine country on the doorstep.

It opens or closes the Chile and cross-country itineraries.

We use Santiago as the hub, with domestic flights to the desert and the deep south.

Beyond the obvious

More to Santiago.

PhotoWine valley

Wine valley

Maipo or Casablanca vineyards.

PhotoCerro San Cristóbal

Cerro San Cristóbal

Views over the city and Andes.

PhotoMarkets & centre

Markets & centre

The historic capital.

Why Wild Voyager

We get you to the wildlife and the light.

From the Atacama's skies to Patagonia's pumas, we time your visit to the season and pair you with the expert local guides who deliver.

Handpicked stays

We choose the lodge or estancia that fits your dates and group, not whatever is left.

We time it right

We build your visit around the season and the wildlife that delivers.

Journeys

Trips through Santiago

14 Days · 13 Nights

Atacama & Patagonia

16 Days · 15 Nights

Argentina & Chile Highlights

20 Days · 19 Nights

Ultimate Southern Andes Expedition

Where to stay

Where you’ll stay in Santiago

Signature Collection

PhotoThe Singular Santiago

Signature

The Singular Santiago

A refined hotel in the heart of the Lastarria district, polished and central.

Luxury Collection

PhotoMandarin Oriental Santiago

Luxury

Mandarin Oriental Santiago

A full-service international hotel with gardens and pools in eastern Santiago.

Classic Collection

PhotoHotel Cumbres Lastarria

Classic

Hotel Cumbres Lastarria

A comfortable hotel in the lively Lastarria neighbourhood, well located.

Plan your Santiago journey.

Explore the capital and its wine valleys before heading on. Tell us your dates and we will build the route around it.

Plan a Santiago trip

Field notes, now and then.

Where to go · When to go · Wildlife in season