Santiago

Santiago, also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile and one of the largest cities in the Americas. It is located in the country’s central valley and is the center of the Santiago Metropolitan Region, which has a population of 7 million, representing 40% of Chile’s total population. Most of the city is situated between 500–650 m above sea level. Founded in 1541 by the Spanish conquistador Pedro de Valdivia, Santiago has served as the capital city of Chile since colonial times.

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Photographer: Francisco Kemeny

Photographer: Francisco Kemeny

Photographer: Agustín Ljósmyndun

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