Chile’s capital is a major center of Latin American business and a cultural focal point.
The Andes provide a majestic backdrop to the capital’s modern apartment blocks, colonial
churches and 19th-century buildings. The country’s legacy of dictatorship fades as
Santiago grows financially and its restaurant and nightlife scene takes an adventurous
turn. Santiago is a jumping-off point for trips to nearby wineries, beaches and ski
resorts. Chile’s major exports are copper and fruit.
