Flanked by the Andes Mountains to the east and the
Pacific Ocean to the west, just an hour’s drive from downtown Santiago
and you can either be on the slopes or lazing by the sea. A large city
with a population in excess of five million, Santiago is one of South
America’s best located capitals. The architecture is generally
modern although some colonial buildings do remain. The climate is favourable
and many vineyards can be found in the surrounding countryside. Visit
the nearby maritime town of Valparaiso and ride the many funicular railways
that connect the port and the historic old town.
Properties
The Ritz Carlton
Located in the prestigious district of El Golf, the Ritz Carlton
is conveniently sited for the city’s many sights. The hotel is on 14 levels,
with 205 luxurious guestrooms and is covered with a glass dome that houses an
indoor pool and Jacuzzi. There is a wide choice of dining options and a bar with
365 varieties of Chilean wine.
From the icy waters around Cape Horn to the dry deserts of Peru,
Chile’s landscape is stunning and incredibly varied. The Pacific is
never far away and the Andes Mountains, which form the backbone
of the country, loom large. Sit back with a glass of Chilean wine
and take it all in.
