Santiago, Chile, was founded by Spanish conquistador Pedro de Valdivia.
Santiago is the political, financial, and cultural center of Chile. The capital city was founded on Santa Lucia Hill in 1541 by Spanish conquistador Pedro de Valdivia. Surrounded by the snow-capped Andes, Santiago offers history, gorgeous architecture, world-class museums, and fabulous markets.
Did you know that Santiago is named after the biblical figure St. James?