Santiago - Wikipedia The name "Santiago" was chosen by the Spanish conqueror Pedro de Valdivia when he founded the city in 1541 as "Santiago del Nuevo Extremo", in reference to his home region of Extremadura and as a tribute to James the Great, the patron saint of Spain
Santiago | History, Map, Population, Facts | Britannica Santiago is the capital of Chile It lies on the canalized Mapocho River, with views of high Andean peaks to the east The city was founded as Santiago del Nuevo Extremo (‘Santiago of the New Frontier’) in 1541 by the Spanish conquistador Pedro de Valdivia It was named Chile’s capital in 1818
Santiago travel - Lonely Planet | Chile, South America Surprising, cosmopolitan, energetic, sophisticated and worldly, Santiago is a city of syncopated cultural currents, madhouse parties, expansive museums and top-flight restaurants
A Local’s Guide to Visiting Santiago, Chile - Go Ask A Local Because the country is so thin, Santiago is close to both of the country’s defining geographic features: the towering Andes mountains and the shimmering Pacific Ocean Vineyards, canyons, national parks, powerful rivers, and good beaches are all within an easy drive of the capital
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