3 Cities You Should Check Out in Chile After Santiago

Valparaíso, Chile
Valparaíso, Chile. Photo by David Vives on Unsplash

Most people visiting Chile start their journey from Santiago, but this isn’t the only amazing city that it has in store. If you want to explore this South American country beyond its capital, here are three equally beautiful cities that you should put on your bucket list.

Viña del Mar

Often hailed as Chilean Riviera, Viña del Mar is one of the most popular beachfront cities that you’ll find in this country. From fancy hotels and lively nightlife to beautiful beaches and historic buildings, this charming city has something in store for everyone, and you should definitely check it out if you get a chance.

Valparaíso

A beautiful port city on the Chilean coast, Valparaíso is known as the South American San Francisco thanks to its steep hill location, colorful architecture, thriving cultural scene, and amazing street art scattered all around it.

San Pedro de Atacama

San Pedro de Atacama may not be one of Chile’s biggest or most populous cities, but it deserves a spot on your bucket list because it’s a starting point for some of the country’s top natural wonders. Most tours taking you to the Atacama Desert start and end in this city, and that’s why it became one of Chile’s top tourist attractions.