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Santiago is the largest city of Chile. It is also the capital of the country. Santiago has become the most urban area in Latin America because of the recent economic growth in Chile. There are a lot of shopping malls and some breath-taking architecture. The transportation infrastructure of Santiago is modern; especially the underground Santiago metro. A lot of multinational corporations have their regional headquarters in Santiago. 

Cerros:

Hills are called Cerros in Spanish. There are a lot of hills that provide picturesque scenery in Santiago. The Andes Mountains are located close to the border with Argentina. Mount Aconcagua is the highest peak in the western hemisphere, which is located just a short drive away from Andes.

Santa Lucia is another hill that is a tourist attraction in the city. This is the actual sport where the city of Santiago was founded in 1541.

The Markets

Markets of Santiago are loaded with the culture and tradition of the city. Markets are a good place to learn more about the people of the city. The tourists need to be very careful in the market because the markets are very crowded and there are a lot of pick pockets. Pickpockets usually target the tourists in the market.

The two famous markets in Santiago are: La Vega Central and Mercado Central. La Vega Central presents a great picture of the local scenery. There are a lot of vegetables, spices, fruits and meat. One can also find good restaurants and try the local foods like Chorillana.

Mercado central is busier and more crowded than La Vega Central. Vegetables and Fish are available here in abundance.

Bella Vista

Bella Vista is a newly renovated neighbourhood. Bella Vista is the centre for the nightlife of the city. A lot of famous people live in this neighbourhood like Chilean poet, Pablo Neruda’s. A lot of locals and tourists come to Bella Vista at noon in search of tasty food and an enjoyable atmosphere.

La Moneda

The presidential palace of Santiago is called La Moneda. As this is a presidential palace, there are a lot of security guards here. A lot of tourists walk around to see the interesting statues in this place. The surrounding area downtown has impressive architecture and beautifully designed buildings.

The central plaza in downtown is an excursion point for a lot of locals. Here many old men can be seen playing dominoes and a lot of kids playing around the plaza fountains.