History
When were the first permanent settlers in Santiago Chile?
By around 800 AD, the first permanent settlers established themselves in the area, forming agricultural communities along the Mapocho River.
What is the official language spoken in Santiago Chile?
Spanish
What is the national dish of Santiago Chile?
cazuela de ave
When was Santiago Chile founded?
Santiago was founded as Santiago del Nuevo Extremo by the Spanish conquistador Pedro de Valdivia in 1541, on Huelén Hill (later renamed Saint Lucia Hill or Cerro Santa Lucía).
What kind of terrain covers most of Santiago Chile?
mountainous
What are the cultural places in Santiago Chile?
The Metropolitan Cathedral, the Casa Colorada, the Museum of Santiago, the National Historical Museum, the Cerro Santa Lucía
Who are the Indigenous people of Santiago Chile?
Mapuche, Aymara, Polynesian Rapanui of Easter Island and the few remaining survivors of several Fuegian nations, such as the Yamana and Qawasqar.
What is the population of Santiago Chile in 2024?
6,951,000
What is a religious belief in Santiago Chile?
When was Santiago Chile first inhabited by humans?
Archaeological evidence suggests that the first human groups arrived in the Santiago basin around the 10th millennium BC.
What is Santiago Chile's currency?
Chilean Peso
What is the oldest culture in Chile?
The Chinchorro culture
When was the calicanto bridge built and what was its purpose?
In 1767, the corregidor Luis Manuel de Zañartu launched one of the most significant architectural projects of the colonial period, the Calicanto Bridge, connecting the city to La Chimba on the north side of the Mapocho River. He also began constructing embankments to prevent river overflows.
Who is a famous actor from Santiago Chile?
Pedro Pascal
What clothing traditions are in Chile?