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San Diego Tourism
Is the Chilean capital of Santiago, Chile is the fourth largest city. Located in central Chile, the former Pro Mapocho River, east by the Andes, west of Valparaiso port about 185 km. An area of ​​13,308 square kilometers, 600 meters above sea. Dry summers and mild, cool winters and more rain and fog. Population of 6.06 million (2002), was founded in 1541. 1818 Battle of Maipu (Chile for the decisive battle in the War of Independence), serves as the capital.

The nineteenth century after the discovery of silver rapidly. Subsequently, repeated earthquakes, floods and other natural disasters, historic buildings gone. Today's San Diego has become a modern city. Beautiful and diverse city. Year-round palm trees. 230 meters near the center of the famous scenic spot of Mount Saint Lucia. There are 1,000 meters above sea level city of the northeast corner of San Cristobal Hill, Hill entries marble erected a giant statue of the Virgin, a major attraction for the local.

The main streets in Santiago O'Higgins Avenue, 3 km long and 100 meters wide, running through the city. The forest canopy along the road, not far from there is a fountain and every vivid memorial statue. Liberation Square, the western end of the street there, near Syntagma Square, east side of the street there Bagh Dano Square. Center square of the armed forces. There are urban and suburban church, the main church, post office, city hall; with old University of Chile, Catholic University, National Institute of South America's largest library (collection of 1.2 million), History Museum, National Museum and Park, Zoo and monuments. Nearly 54% of the industry concentrated here. Suburban cited Andes water irrigation, agriculture developed, there is also the national land and air transportation center.