Visiting Chile

Santiago

Santiago enchants with its diverse vistas and adaptability, truly coming alive for every visitor. The Chilean capital pulsates with vitality, evident in its bustling streets, avant-garde art galleries, design stores, and vibrant arts and crafts fairs. Whether in the culinary scene, with its array of restaurants, bars, and coffee shops, or in the after-hours allure for night owls, Santiago's nightlife is not to be missed. Immerse yourself in Chilean culture through its numerous museums or savor the exquisite offerings of Chilean cuisine at the Central Market.

For those who relish the outdoors, ascend the surrounding hills to behold panoramic views of Santiago. Indulge in retail therapy at the chic Alonso de Córdova neighborhood or explore the city's modern shopping malls. To delve deeper into Santiago and other Chilean cities, find more information here: https://www.chile.travel/en/

Activities in Santiago and Surroundings

Santiago Metropolitan Park https://parquemet.cl

Santiago Cable Car (Teleférico) to enjoy the city from above https://turistik.com/cerro- san-cristobal/teleferico-santiago/

Wine and Traditions Tour: https://www.chile.travel/en/what-to-do/wine-and-gastronomy/

Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art: https://precolombino.cl/wp/en/

National Museum of fine Arts: https://www.mnba.gob.cl

Valparaiso

The colonial city of Valparaíso presents an excellent example of late 19th-century urban and architectural development in Latin America. In its natural amphitheater-like setting, the city is characterized by a vernacular urban fabric adapted to the hillsides that are dotted with a great variety of church spires. It contrasts with the geometrical layout utilized in the plain. The city has preserved its interesting early industrial infrastructures, such as the numerous ‘elevators’ on the steep hillsides. More information about Valparaiso in the following link. 

Accommodations

We can recommend places in excellent neighbourhoods near public transportation connections, stores, restaurants, and more information here: https://internacionalizacion.uc.cl/quiero-ir-a-la-uc/viajar-a-la- uc/alojamiento-personas-internacionales/

The University suggested that participants find a place near Providencia, Santiago, Ñuñoa or Las Condes. We suggested places near the subway stations: Los Leones, Tobalaba, Cristóbal Colón or Pedro de Valdivia.

Download the Green Guide of P. Universidad Católica de Chile in the following link. 

Download the Green Guide of P. Universidad Católica de Chile in the following link.