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En inglésFirst-Home Buyers Flood Santiago Mid-Ring Market Amid Rising Entry Prices
Demand from first-time purchasers is picking up across mid-ring communes, yet rising baseline prices mean the definition of 'affordable' keeps moving.
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En inglésInvestors Return to Santiago, Pushing Housing Prices Higher Across Districts
Foreign and domestic investors are returning to Santiago, ramping up competition in sectors from Ñuñoa to Las Condes, and pushing prices higher in key districts.
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En inglésSantiago Residents Discover Photos Stolen, Demand Answers From Online Platforms
From Providencia to La Pintana, community members are discovering their photographs used without consent across online platforms, and they want answers.
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En inglésSantiago Rents Surge Past Regional Cities as Affordability Gap Widens
A new cost comparison reveals that renters in Valparaíso, Concepción and Temuco are paying significantly less per square metre than their counterparts in the capital, and the gap is pushing some would-be Santiago buyers to reconsider where they plant roots.
wellness
En inglésSantiago's Outdoor Pools Draw Serious Lap Swimmers This Winter
As demand for outdoor exercise skyrockets, Santiago’s public pools and natural rock pools offer space for serious lap swimmers and weekend enthusiasts alike.
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¿Es realmente más barato arrendar que comprar en este momento?
Los gastos mensuales de los arrendatarios en Santiago se mantienen por debajo del conjunto de costos hipotecarios y de propietario que enfrentan los compradores en varias comunas.
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En inglésSantiago Property Prices Surge 8.4% as Housing Market Shows Uneven Recovery
Second-quarter figures show the capital's housing market accelerating faster than analysts expected, but the gains are concentrated in a handful of communes.
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En inglésInvestors Flood Santiago Housing Market, Reigniting Fierce Bidding Wars
A resurgence of property investors is reshaping Santiago real estate-pushing up prices and intensifying bidding wars for homes in key districts.
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Santiago mantiene su oferta gastronómica gracias a los restaurantes de barrio
Los locales consolidados siguen siendo el eje de la propuesta culinaria en Vitacura, Providencia y las comunas del centro.
wellness
Corredores de Santiago descubren 23 km de rutas sin autos y vistas a los Andes
Las mejores rutas para correr en Santiago ascienden el Cerro San Cristóbal hasta una estatua con vistas a los Andes, recorren las lagunas con flamencos del Parque Bicentenario y toman más de 23 kilómetros de avenidas libres de autos cada domingo en la CicloRecreoVía.
Technology
En inglésSantiago Tech Startups: Why VCs Are Investing $420M Annually
Discover how Santiago became Latin America's top venture capital destination, attracting global investors with first-world infrastructure and regional market access.
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Chile declara emergencia preventiva ante intensas lluvias que se esperan en la Región Metropolitana
El presidente José Antonio Kast supervisó obras de prevención de inundaciones mientras las autoridades monitorean un sistema frontal que afectará a varias regiones.
Política
Proyecto de Ley de Financiamiento del Transporte Metropolitano revisa los subsidios para los habitantes de Santiago
Los usuarios del Transantiago verán ajustes en las tarifas a partir de 2027, tras la aprobación de una nueva asignación per cápita que difiere de la fórmula aplicada en Valparaíso y Concepción.
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En inglésSantiago's Rental Vacancy Rates Plummet Below 2%, Triggering Bidding Wars
Average rental vacancies in Santiago have dropped below 2%, pushing would-be tenants into bidding wars in neighbourhoods from Ñuñoa to Las Condes.
Technology
En inglésSantiago's Fintech Boom: How $2.3 Billion in Fresh Capital Is Reshaping Latin American Banking
A surge in venture funding has transformed the capital's financial district into a magnet for digital banking startups, with local innovators now attracting major international investors.
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En inglésSantiago Residents Discover 5 Free Outdoor Gyms for Zero-Cost Workouts
From Cerro San Cristóbal to Ñuñoa, locals are turning to open-air exercise zones for strength and cardio, here’s where to find them and how to make the most of the city’s no-cost fitness options.
Technology
En inglésAI Automation Displaces Santiago Workers; Upskilling Becomes Urgent Priority
As artificial intelligence automation accelerates across the city's financial and tech sectors, professionals face a critical window to upskill or risk displacement.
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En inglésSantiago Faces Housing Crisis Worse Than London, Bogotá Combined
New municipal data shows the Chilean capital has fewer affordable homes per 1,000 residents than a dozen comparable Latin American and European cities, even as migration pressure and construction costs keep climbing.
lifestyle
Los restaurantes de Providencia se renuevan con chefs que apuestan por menús sostenibles e internacionales
El barrio vive una oleada de renovaciones y aperturas que fusionan las tradiciones culinarias chilenas con influencias globales.
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En inglésSantiago Auction Clearance Rates Signal Shifting Property Market Momentum in June
June’s auction results hint at shifting momentum and buyer priorities across the capital’s key suburbs.
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Las autoridades detallan los principales proyectos y novedades para Santiago de Compostela
Los responsables municipales ofrecen actualizaciones sobre eventos, infraestructuras y servicios que afectan a los vecinos.
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En inglésSantiago University Officials Sound Alarm and Opportunity as Winter Enrollment Surge Hits 23%
Rectors, education ministry figures and student welfare experts are scrambling to respond after Chilean universities report an unprecedented mid-year enrollment spike driven by Venezuelan migration, post-pandemic catch-up and expanded GRATUIDAD coverage.
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En inglésExpats Moving to Santiago in 2026 Need This Complete Relocation Guide
Moving to Santiago in 2026? This expat relocation guide covers Chilean visas, cost of living, healthcare, international schools, finding a home, and what you need to know before your Santiago move.
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En inglésSantiago's 5 Best Neighbourhoods 2026: Find Your Ideal Fit by Budget
The best areas to live in Santiago in 2026: from Barrio Italia and Ñuñoa to Las Condes and Providencia, a neighbourhood guide covering rent, Metro access, vibe, and what each Santiago area is really like.
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En inglésMigrants in Santiago Face Daily Harassment, Organize Against Rising Hostility
Venezuelan and Haitian residents in Santiago's most densely settled immigrant neighbourhoods describe daily harassment and are organising to push back.
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En inglésMigrant activists in Santiago fight xenophobia, reshape housing and labor
Activist networks in Estación Central and La Pintana are turning anti-immigrant hostility into an organizing moment, with consequences for housing, labour and the city's social fabric.
lifestyle
Detalles sobre restaurantes de Santiago que conviene conocer antes de planificar una visita
Clasificaciones, nombres de chefs, ubicaciones por barrio y especialidades recogidas en guías recientes ofrecen contexto a los comensales que contemplan visitar Boragó, Ambrosía Bistró y otros locales destacados.
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Residentes de Santiago se interesan por los oficios técnicos ante el alza del costo de la vivienda
La ciudad sopesa los cambios laborales prácticos frente a las negociaciones sobre pensiones y la llegada de nuevos migrantes desde Venezuela y Haití.
finance
En inglésS&P 500 fell 0.43% as global markets retreat
Where the major indices, gold and currencies landed, and what the moves mean for Santiago investors and retirement balances.
Technology
En inglésSantiago's Tech Startups Transform Coworking Spaces Into Innovation Hubs
New coworking facilities across Lastarria and Providencia are driving collaboration among startups, while established tech companies rethink their office strategies in Chile's capital.
Technology
En inglésSantiago's Tech Startups Attract Record Venture Capital in 2026
Venture capital flowing into Santiago's innovation corridor has hit record levels in the first half of 2026, reshaping neighbourhoods and minting a new generation of Chilean founders.
wellness
En inglésSantiago Residents Choose Between GPs, Psychologists, Counsellors for Mental Health
Santiago residents weighing options for stress and mental health support benefit from knowing how general practitioners, psychologists and counsellors differ in training and approach.
wellness
El auge de los entrenamientos al aire libre: qué esperar
Los habitantes de Santiago se vuelcan hacia sesiones grupales estructuradas en los parques de la ciudad, mientras las agendas de invierno se llenan de ejercicios matutinos y circuitos de entrenamiento.
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Precios de casas en Santiago se distancian de los departamentos en una clara división del mercado
Las viviendas unifamiliares en sectores premium han superado ampliamente a los departamentos este año, alterando los patrones de compra en toda la capital.
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En inglésSecret Santiago: The Hidden Nature Walks Locals Love (and Tourists Miss)
Beyond Cerro San Cristóbal and Parque Forestal lie Santiago’s best-kept green escapes-if you know where to look.
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En inglésDiscover 10 Best Things to Do in Santiago Today
An evergreen guide to getting out and about in Santiago.
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En inglésSantiago's House-Apartment Price Gap Hits 10-Year High
Detached homes are pulling away from apartments across the capital, reshaping where buyers look and what they can realistically afford.
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En inglésFirst-Home Buyers Drive 85 Million Peso Santiago Market Forward
Purchasers seeking their first property have increased their share of transactions in several districts this year as average values sit near 85 million pesos.
Technology
En inglésSantiago's Tech Hiring Boom Outpaces Talent Supply, Salaries Soar
Demand for AI engineers and cloud architects is outpacing supply in the Chilean capital, driving salaries up and forcing startups to compete with multinationals for the same thin pool of talent.
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En inglésSantiago Launches 50% Energy Bill Cut Program, Residents Demand Results
The city's ambitious scheme to cut household energy bills by 50 percent is drawing cautious optimism from families in La Pintana and Pedro Aguirre Cerda who have spent winters choosing between heating and food.
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En inglésSantiago Residents Discover Two Free 5K Saturday Parkruns
Santiago residents are signing up for free Saturday 5-kilometre runs that start at 8 a.m. in two of the city’s most popular parks.
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En inglésSantiago Investors Pour Money Into Valparaíso's Cerro Alegre Corridor
With average asking prices climbing past CLP 95 million for renovated properties in the UNESCO-listed port city's hillside barrios, the 90-minute drive from the capital is no longer deterring serious buyers.
Technology
En inglésSantiago's Smart City Model Reshapes Latin American Urban Governance Strategy
As municipalities worldwide chase tech-driven governance, Santiago's ecosystem blends Latin American pragmatism with venture capital ambition-creating a blueprint others are quietly studying.
Technology
En inglésSantiago Fintech Firms Launch Next-Generation Tools for Millions
Local startups and established players are unveiling next-generation tools designed to reshape how millions manage money across the region.
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En inglésSantiago Property Market Stabilizes: Prices Cool, Buyers Shift Strategy Post-Boom
Buyers face a steadier, more selective market in 2026 than in the frenzied pandemic-era peak.
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El crecimiento trimestral de precios en Santiago supera al del mismo período del año pasado
Los valores residenciales en la capital subieron un 4,7 por ciento en el trimestre de abril a junio en comparación con el mismo período de 2025.
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En inglésInvestors Are Back, And First-Time Buyers Are Feeling the Squeeze
After a two-year retreat driven by high borrowing costs, property investors are returning to Santiago's mid-market neighbourhoods, and the competition for available stock is sharpening fast.
Technology
En inglésCoworking Spaces Santiago: $180M VC Boom
Coworking spaces in Santiago are booming with $180M in VC funding. Explore flexible workspace options in Providencia, Lastarria and how pricing compares across neighborhoods.
wellness
En inglésWhere to Swim Laps Outdoors in Santiago: The Best Pools and Rock Pools for Serious Swimmers
From the Andes foothills to the banks of the Mapocho, Santiago's outdoor aquatic spots are drawing lap swimmers back into the open air this winter.
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En inglésÑuñoa Norte: The Gentrifying Pocket Attracting Santiago's Young Professionals
Rents are rising, cafés are multiplying, and apartments are selling fast in the strip between Irarrázaval and Parque Bustamante, here's what's driving it.
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En inglésQuilicura Emerges as Santiago's Top Rental Yield Suburb for Property Investors
While Las Condes grabs the headlines, a northern growth corridor is quietly delivering gross rental yields that the capital's premium districts can't match.
wellness
Rutinas de ejercicio en Santiago muestran un vínculo directo con la reducción de la ansiedad
Los residentes que mantienen una actividad física constante reportan una disminución medible del estrés en medio de las crecientes presiones de la vida urbana.
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En inglésSantiago's Best Farmers Markets and What to Buy in Season Right Now
With winter produce hitting peak quality across the Metropolitan Region, knowing where to shop, and what to grab, can transform your weekly diet for almost nothing.
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Corte de luz en Santiago afectó la vida cotidiana de millones en Chile
Los habitantes de la capital enfrentaron apagones generalizados que paralizaron sus rutinas, tal como ha ocurrido en otras grandes ciudades que atraviesan tensiones similares en su infraestructura.