Santiago, Chile — City Information
City Facts
- Location
- Metropolitan Region, Chile.
- Time Zone
- GMT - 4 (GMT - 3 from second Sunday in October to second Sunday in March).
- Electricity
- 220 volts, 50Hz; round two-pin plugs are standard.
- Average January Temperatures
- 21°C (70°F).
- Average July Temperatures
- 9°C (48°F).
- Average Annual Rainfall
- 384mm (15.1 inches).
Cost of Living
| 1.00 GBP = 745.06 CLP |
| 1.00 USD = 463.75 CLP |
| 1.00 EUR = 654.25 CLP |
| Currency conversion rates as of 19 July 2011 |
Special Events
Festival Internacional Santiago a Mil
January
International theater festival attracting a colorful cross-section of high-profile and fringe theatrical acts.
Various venues
Website: www.stgoamil.cl
Festival Internacional de la Canción (International Festival of Song)
February
Viña del Mar
Website: http://festival.canal13.cl
Semana Santa (Holy Week)
Week up to and including Easter Sunday
Religious ceremonies.
Throughout the city
Ñuñoa Jazz Festival
August
In and around the Teatro Municipal de Ñuñoa, Avenida Irarrazaval 1564, Casa de la Cultura de Ñuñoa, Avenida Irarrazaval 4055, and Plaza Ñuñoa
Polla de Potrillos y Potrancas
August/September
Classic horse race.
Club Hípico
Website: www.clubhipico.cl
Semana de la Chilenidad (National Week)
Week around 18 September
A week of nationalist celebrations and parades encompassing Independence Day on 18 September. Includes stalls, typical food, traditional games and dances, rodeos and folk events.
Throughout the city
Festival de Primavera
October
Spring festival of classical concerts.
Teatro Municipal
Website: www.municipal.cl
Viña del Mar Film Festival
November
Teatro Municipal, Sala Cine Arte and other venues, Viña del Mar
Website: www.cinevina.cl
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead orAll Saints Day)
1 November
National holiday.
Throughout the city
