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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, with a maximum average of 28 ° C and a minimum average of 13 ° C.


Santiago is the Metropolitan main city and capital of Chile and is considered the third city of South America with better life quality and the second best city to do business in Latin America, in addition to the second most secure. It is an alpine class city, modern and competitive, which also has natural surroundings ideal for outdoor activities and relax.

Santiago is home to the main administrative and government buildings in Chile. It has 37 communes, 26 of which are in the metropolitan area. In them we find entertaining neighborhoods with a dynamic nightlife, restaurants, designer shops and art galleries to see.


Within Santiago there are also large parks and natural areas. One of them is the Metropolitan Park located in Cerro San Cristóbal where you can visit the Zoo, trekking trails, swimming pools, the Immaculate Conception Sanctuary that is at its summit, the funicular train and the cable car.

Located in a valley, it is surrounded by mountains that offer attractive panoramas such as visiting the ski centers during the winter, trekking, horseback riding, climbing and much more in the Cajón del Maipo and discover the flavors of the typical food when enjoying a picnic.




For its central location, Santiago also allows to be in a few hours on the beach, so in one day you can visit Valparaiso, Viña del Mar or other spas in the area such as the port of San Antonio, Rocas de Santo Domingo, Isla Negra , among others.







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