Santiago

Surrounded by the Andes mountains, Santiago is a city that folds into itself. Somewhat closed off from the world, travellers tend to bypass Chile's capital on their ways to more typical tourist destinations—Rapa Nui, Patagonia, Atacama Desert and the Salt Flats. Yet Santiago has it's own unique charm—found in the middle of Chile, it's a place that unites the country's extremities and blends its different cultures into one. With a storied history of resistance, the city has a bubbling underground creative scene forged from rebellion and self-survival.

From illicit trap raves and inexpensive diners serving loaded hot dogs, to glassy skyscrapers and boutique malls, Santiago is an an elusive city that just needs to be unpicked to be fully enjoyed.