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Santiago, Chile’s capital and largest city, sits in a valley surrounded by the snow-capped Andes and the Chilean Coast Range. Plaza de Armas, the grand heart of the city’s old colonial core, is home to 2 neoclassical landmarks: the 1808 Palacio de la Real Audiencia, housing the National History Museum, and the 18th-century Metropolitan Cathedral. La Chascona is the home-turned-museum of poet Pablo Neruda.
Elevation: 1,870′
Postal code: 8320000
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La Moneda Palace
Stately office of Chile's president
Elegant building dating from 1805 that houses the office of Chile's president; tours offered.
Plaza de Armas
Revered city plaza with many statues
Central urban square showcasing a large range of statues & surrounded by stately buildings.
Santiago Metropolitan Park
Huge park with zoo, cable cars & forest
Giant urban park featuring cable cars, a zoo, forest, green space, historic statues, pools & more.
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