XTS Rating: 7- Santiago is one of the only cities in the world where one can go skiing in the mountains during the morning and sun bathing on the beach in the afternoon. Both are an hour’s drive away from the city’s center. It’s also a tranquil, clean and natural place with many parks and hills for recreational use. Those who like the outdoors and bohemian craft markets will easily fall in love with Chile’s capital.
If the great outdoors ain’t your thing, then you may not be too fond of the metropolis. Some think it’s tucked away in the southern corner of the continent where not much occurs. Furthermore, the night life feels like the Pinochet 9pm curfew still exists and it can be pricy.

