Balkan Nexus

Balkan community in Santiago

Santiago

A guide for people from the Balkans living in Santiago, Chile: where the consulate is, which community organisations exist, what is happening and what is worth seeing. Balkan Nexus brings together people from Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Slovenia and North Macedonia.

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What to see

Parks & natureSan Cristóbal HillA hill in the middle of the city offering the best panoramic view, crowned by a statue of the Virgin Mary. An old funicular climbs to the summit thro…LandmarksPlaza de ArmasThe main historic square, home to the cathedral and the beautiful Central Post Office building. It is the city's meeting point and the natural starti…LandmarksMetropolitan CathedralAn imposing cathedral with a remarkably ornate Baroque interior. It stands on the main square and is one of the country's most important religious bu…LandmarksLa Moneda PalaceThe presidential palace, of great historical weight as the site of the 1973 coup. Its underground level now houses a cultural centre.LandmarksSky CostaneraThe tallest building in South America, with an observation deck some 300 metres up and views of the Andes. One of the continent's largest shopping ma…NightlifeBellavista QuarterA bohemian neighbourhood of colourful houses, live music and excellent restaurants. In the evening it becomes the centre of Santiago's nightlife.MuseumsLa ChasconaThe former home of the famous poet Pablo Neruda, now an eccentric house museum. The interior reflects his love of the sea and of curious objects.MuseumsMuseum of Pre-Columbian ArtOne of the finest museums on the continent, dedicated to the era before the Spanish arrived. The collection spans cultures from across Latin America.Parks & natureSanta Lucía HillA beautiful hilltop park in the city centre with castellated terraces, fountains and viewpoints. Santiago itself was founded on this spot.RestaurantsLa Vega Central MarketA lively market where you can feel real local life and taste traditional dishes. It overflows with seasonal fruit, vegetables and homemade specialiti…

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