Santiago Island Ecuador
Country: Ecuador · Region: Galapagos Islands
Santiago is Chile's capital and largest city, located in the central valley between the Andes and Coastal Range, offering museums, theaters, restaurants, and cultural attractions alongside nearby skiing and wine regions.
Top sights
Palacio de la Moneda, Plaza de Armas, Santa Lucia hill, Mercado Central, Museo de Bellas Artes, Parque Forestal
Things to do
- Palacio de la Moneda
- Modernist colonial palace built for coin minting that has been the presidential residence since the mid-19th century.
- Plaza de Armas
- The most lively downtown area opposite the university building with vendors, artists, comedians and singers performing regularly.
- Metropolitan Cathedral
- Historic cathedral located near Plaza de Armas in the Historical Center.
- Museo de Bellas Artes
- Fine arts museum located east along the Mapocho river's southern bank in Parque Forestal.
Where to eat
- Mercado Central
- Central market with plenty of restaurants offering local food.
- Lastarria neighborhood
- Vibrant neighborhood with plenty of cafés, restaurants and art galleries east of Parque Forestal.
Bars and nightlife
- Bellavista
- Neighborhood north of the Mapocho river known as a nightlife hotspot.
Forecast for Santiago Island
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Weather in Santiago Island by month
Averages from 2015 to 2024, not a forecast. Within about two weeks of a date, the live forecast above is the one to trust.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F | 73°F | 2.6 in | 15 |
| February | 82°F | 75°F | 5.1 in | 21 |
| March | 83°F | 76°F | 6.5 in | 22 |
| April | 82°F | 75°F | 5.4 in | 20 |
| May | 82°F | 74°F | 1.5 in | 9 |
| June | 80°F | 72°F | 0.4 in | 5 |
| July | 78°F | 70°F | 0.3 in | 3 |
| August | 77°F | 69°F | 0.2 in | 2 |
| September | 77°F | 68°F | 0.2 in | 3 |
| October | 77°F | 69°F | 0.2 in | 2 |
| November | 78°F | 69°F | 0.2 in | 3 |
| December | 80°F | 71°F | 0.6 in | 4 |
Getting around
Use the Santiago Metro (second largest in Latin America with 7 lines) or Transantiago buses with a bip! card, or hire taxis which are inexpensive and safe.
What to eat
Mercado Central offers plenty of restaurants with local cuisine, and the city has a vibrant culinary scene with many cafés and restaurants throughout neighborhoods like Lastarria.
Tips
Purchase a bip! card at any metro station (1,550 pesos) for unlimited transfers between metro and bus within two hours; the card is required as cash fares are not accepted.
Best for
Museums, cultural attractions, wine, skiing
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