Santiago is a highly modern city with every imaginable means to entertain and please the international visitor. From classical opera to all night discos, from fast food takeaways to five-star restaurants of international stature, from numerous galleries and museums to thriving traditional markets and artisan villages selling beautiful local crafts including the ever popular Chilean lapis lazuli. Two of Providencia´s closest neighbours are Barrio Bella Vista and Avenida Suecia, areas dedicated to entertainment, clubs, bars and live music venues. Just one hour away by road you can reach the classy coastal resort of Vina del Mar, and other quieter more traditional resorts such as Pablo Neruda´s favourite "Isla Negra" where you can visit his quirky house and vast collections.

Santiago is a perfect base for your adventure holiday in South America. Local and international flights leave from the modern Arturo Merino Benitez Airport from where you can quickly reach the enchanting Atacama Desert – the driest place on earth which boasts a fascinating array of geographical wonders including geisers, salt plains, volcanos, weird and wonderful rock formations, flamingo (colonies) and of course the world famous Moon Valley. Also within just a couple of hours you can fly to the southern glacier region and meet the penguins on short or long treks near the south pole. All this within just one country. If you fancy a short haul international flight, from Santiago you can get packages to Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, the most spectacular waterfalls of Iguazu, the magical La Paz and all other South American destinations.

Of course Santiago itself also offers adventure close at hand, the Andes surrounding the City are world renowned for excellent skiing and adventure sports and whilst here, you cannot miss a visit to various famous Chilean vineyards which produce probably the most popular ‘new world wine’.