We asked residents who navigate this city daily to share their genuine weekend escapes—the hidden gems and honest truths about getting out of Santiago.
City planners face make-or-break votes on density zoning, transit-oriented development, and affordable housing mandates that will determine whether Santiago remains accessible or becomes a playground for the wealthy.
As tariff wars escalate between major powers, everyday costs for groceries, tech, and clothing in Santiago are poised to rise—here's what's actually happening behind the headlines.
Unlike Silicon Valley or São Paulo, Santiago's startup scene thrives on its unique position as a bridge between North and South American markets—and venture capitalists are finally noticing.
As arrivals surge and housing costs spike, local leaders and community organisations face urgent choices about integration, resources, and neighbourhood capacity.
As demand for quality schooling drives gentrification in Providencia, families are rethinking what it means to raise children in the city's most competitive neighbourhood.
In neighbourhoods across the capital, ordinary residents are transforming vacant lots and community centres into fitness hubs that rival commercial chains—proving that the real workout revolution happens at street level.
Participation data from local endurance events shows a city increasingly committed to long-distance athletics—and a demographic shift that challenges old assumptions about who trains in Santiago.
From Lastarria's bohemian corners to Bellavista's electric energy, Santiago's nightlife venues are less about cocktails and more about the social glue holding communities together.
From the bustling corridors of Vega Central to the artisanal stalls of Bellavista, here's your essential guide to getting the best deals without the tourist markup.
As municipal digital transformation accelerates across the capital, demand is surging for specialized skills in data management, cybersecurity, and infrastructure development.
Once known for its vintage bookshops and bohemian cafés, the historic neighbourhood is rapidly evolving into a destination-dining hub that's redefining weekend leisure for affluent santiaguinos.
Decades of deferred maintenance and political gridlock have left the city's aging metro system, crumbling highways, and bus corridors in a state that finally demands the overhaul planners have warned about for years.
Years of deferred infrastructure spending and pension obligations have left the municipal government facing its most serious financial reckoning since the 2008 downturn.
