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Map of the main turistic atractions

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Fun for Everybody

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Rollercoasters, interactive science and animal contact are some of the activities offered by the Chilean capital for tourists with children. Santiago is a great city with a wide range of things to do. Visiting Santiago in family as well as easy is entertaining as there are many activities for children in this city that provide the little ones, not only fun but also learning. Fantasilandia As its name says, it is a fantasy world. With more than 30 years since it opened its doors for the first time, Fantasilandia is the most important and visited amusement park of the city of Santiago. In other words, a classic of the fun capital and therefore, an inevitable in this selection. With more than 7 hectares of pure entertainment, this park offers fun for all ages: youngsters, children and even for the little ones, as well as having the classic roller coasters, slides and tagadás, it also has a specially The smallest called Fantasilandia Kids. In this sector, parents can rest as

Cajon del Maipo

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El Cajon del Maipo is a city and commune located in the Cordillera sector of the Metropolitan Region, 52 kilometers from Santiago. The city was founded on July 16, 1792 by Don Ambrosio O'Higgins. At that time it was called Villa San Jose de Maipo and its construction was due to the interest and the growing business of the silver mining that was surfacing in the place.   The territory where the locality is located is of an extraordinary beauty. Each furrow of its mountains, farellones and hills was formed thanks to the glacial erosion and the advance of the river Maipo. The area is excellent for recreational activities such as ecotourism, hiking, zip line, canopy, mountaineering, sport fishing, mountain biking, rafting, trekking, horseback riding and taking pictures. Although for those who want a little rest, the place is very appropriate for spiritual retreats, to breathe fresh air and to connect with nature. n experience that will make you leave the da

Cerro San Cristobal

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Located in the middle of the capital, between the communes of Recoleta and Providencia, Cerro San Cristóbal rises to a height of 845 meters above sea level. Its name is due to San Cristóbal de Licia, patrono of the travelers. Who made the appointment was the Spanish conquistador Pedro de Valdivia. Metropolitan Zoo: officially inaugurated in December 1925, this zoo is the result of years of fundraising and significant management to bring animals from the Argentine cities of Mendoza and Buenos Aires. Currently this place has more than 1000 animals, differentiated in 58 species, all of them taken care of by 50 professionals who operate in the place. Funicular: Installed in 1925, it serves to access the Zoo and to reach the summit of Cerro San Cristobal from Pío Nono Street. Generally it works from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Cable Car: Located on the slopes of Cerro, on Pedro de Valdivia street. This means of transport began operating in 1980. Its route passes thro

The first is the first...

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The Metropolitan Region has an area that borders 15 403.2 km², and according to the census of population of 2012 registered a total of 6 685 685 inhabitants, which gives an average density of 435.58 inhabitants per km². It is estimated an average growth of 0.9 person per 100 inhabitants. The climate of the Metropolitan Region is continental Mediterranean (Csa), with dry and hot summers, and rainy and cool winters. Rainfall is concentrated in the winter months; These tend to be in the form of snow on the 2000 m above sea level. The summer months are often extremely hot and dry. The Cordillera de la Costa acts as a climate screen and opposes the propagation of marine influence, which exaggerates the degree of continentality of the climate. This situation is evident if the average precipitation of a coastal town like Valparaíso (90 mm) is compared with that of Santiago (60 mm). Average annual precipitation reaches an average of 67 mm. The average annual temperature reaches 20.5 ° C,

As white as chilean snow

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If you want to be in the middle of nature, next to mountains and volcanoes, enjoy a breath of fresh air and impatience with a scenic view of the high snow-covered massifs in Chile. White that impacts the senses and accelerates your heart, make the winter a feast of new experiences amid privileged areas with native vegetation. Glide down your slides, maneuver your ramps and fall in love with your nightly tracks. Winter centers that are more than 2 thousand meters high and the best tracks in South America welcome you. Some of the more sophisticated options are located just a few kilometers from Santiago, where the offer of tourist services allows to test the skills on the snow both on and off the slopes. La Parva Ski Center Located 50 km from Santiago, is this enclosure that offers a great view while descending in skiing, snowboarding or heliski. It has a ski club, where national competitors are formed, and its quality is recognized internationally. This center is located a