Santiago, one of the richest and most beautiful cities of South America, is the capital and largest city of Chile. Santiago was named after St. St., one of the apostles of Jesus Christ. It takes from Santiago. Santiago was founded on a plain at the foothills of the Andes Mountains, on the banks of the Mapocho River. The total population of the city is 5 million. It falls within the borders of the Santiago Metropolitan Region and consists of 32 administrative neighborhoods. 40 percent of the total population in Chile is concentrated in Santiago and its surroundings. For this reason, the city was named “Santiago Centro”. With a population of more than 5 million, Santiago has become one of the administrative centers of Chile. Although the Chilean Parliament moved to Valparasio after 1990, Santiago is still the important political, economic and cultural center of the country. In recent years, Santiago has developed considerably in terms of tourism and has started to contribute to the country’s economy. Every year, tourists from many different parts of the world come to visit Santiago’s green and historical areas and thus meet a new culture. Santiago was discovered by the Spanish and founded by Spanish explorer Pedro de Valdivia in 1541. Santa Lucia Hill located in the city was appointed as the center. The reason why Valdivia chose this place is that the Mapocho River has formed a large island here. The reason for choosing this location was to protect the city from Mapuche attacks. Despite this, the first attacks started here in 1541. A southern tributary of the Mapocho River was dried and a boulevard called Alameda de las Delicias was built there. The current name of the street, which the people of Santiago call simply “Alameda”, is “Avenida Libertador General Bernardo O’Higgin”. A major earthquake in the city caused Santiago to lose its important works. This earthquake took place in 1647 and a total of 12,000 people lost their lives. A large part of it was destroyed by this earthquake and many works from the colonial period were destroyed, such as Casa Colorada, Iglesia San Francisco, Posada del. Unless we count exceptions such as Corregidor, there are almost no buildings older than 150 years. In the war fought by the Spanish and Chilean forces in 1818, the Spanish were defeated and the Chilean forces declared the country’s independence after 1930. Santiago’s industry developed considerably among the developing sectors. spices, textiles and light industrial products. In addition, agriculture is also quite developed in the city and fruit and vegetable cultivation is carried out in the agricultural areas. The palace and the institutions where the ministry is located are in a district called Barrio Cívico. The city’s population increased rapidly with immigration from northern and southern Chile. Chile’s major companies are headquartered in Santiago. Likewise, representatives of many foreign companies are also located here. Since this is also the media center, national TV channels broadcast from here. Santiago is also the city where national newspapers such as El Mercurio, La Tercera, La Nación and Siete are printed. Santiago, one of the most important financial centers of South America, was chosen as one of the most important cities to do business, according to the data of America Economia magazine in 2004 and 2005. Santiago, an important trade center, receives immigration from many different cities and countries due to its wide business area. In particular, the country ranks first in spice exports. Due to its political and legal independence, the city has a more democratic structure as it is exempt from the political sphere of the country to which it is affiliated. Security in the city is provided by horse soldiers today. When you travel around Santiago, you can often see horse soldiers passing by on the streets and avenues. The currency used in the city is the Chilean peso. We recommend that you exchange your money in the city center at the exchange offices instead of at the airport. In addition, you can easily use your credit card in restaurants, shops, stores, hotels and similar places. If you do not want your money to lose value when exchanging it, you can choose to use a credit card. Santiago, one of the favorite spots of many tourists, is among the most preferred tourist attractions compared to other cities with its high buildings, modern architecture, cultural diversity and history. Every year, Santiago hosts tourists from many different regions of the world, especially North America, South America, Europe and Asia. If you are thinking of organizing a trip to South America, you should definitely put Santiago first. Santiago, with its colorful structure and hospitable people, will give you an unforgettable holiday. Promotional Video Mavimore Turizm is a travel agency registered with TÜRSAB. Document number: A-8307