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	City Profiles: Santiago (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Santiago is the capital of Chile and its chief administrative, industrial and commercial centre.
		Santiago de Chile was founded as an outpost of the Spanish Empire in 1541.
		Air pollution in the metropolitan area of Santiago is a source of great concern, since the city is located in a valley whose geographic characteristics are unfavourable for the dispersal of air pollutants.
	www.un.org /cyberschoolbus/habitat/profiles/santiago.asp (395 words)

	A2Z Languages - Santiago, Chile - City Guide - History
		By the late 16th century, Santiago was a settlement of just 200 houses, inhabited by 700 Spaniards, plus their thousands of Indian laborers and servants, and a growing population of mestizos.
		It was not until the late 18th century that Santiago slowly began to acquire some of the trappings of a city.
		The city of 5 million is one of South America's largest, but its congested city streets and unwieldy urban sprawl are permanently characterized by a persistent blanket of smog.
	www.a2zlanguages.com /Chile/santiago/s_history.htm (669 words)

	Santiago City - History
		In an old document found among the papers of the late Ventura Panganiban, a "Jues" of Santiago in 1871, and a "Cabeza de Barangay" in 1886, mention was made of a Padre Andres Gonzales Baltazar Y Jose Rezabal, as being a member of a mission which reached as far as Carig in 1702.
		It is understandable that the same "Santiago" was already a part of the town’s name because it was under the advocation of Santiago Apostol, the Patron Saint of Spain.
		The Christian defense forces consisting of volunteers from Echague, Santiago and Cordon, assembled at the bank of the Ilut River, which divided the town of Cordon and the mountain where the pagans lived.
	www.geocities.com /cityofsantiago/history.html (1091 words)

	Cuba-Junky \| Santiago de Cuba City
		The Capital of Santiago de Cuba Province, which has one of the first seven settlements that the Europeans founded in Cuba early in the 16th century, is one of the most pitoresque on the island.
		Northwest of the city center, this sprawling cemetery, dating to 1868, is a small city of the dead, populated by elaborate marble tombs and sarcophagi, including several spectacular mausoleums (many of which are pre-1868, having been moved here from other cemeteries).
		The present limit of the city, which was declared a national monument on October 10, 1978, are the same as the end of the 19th century.
	www.cuba-junky.com /santiago-de-cuba/santiago-de-cuba-city-home.htm (3100 words)

	A2Z Languages - Santiago, Chile - City Guide - City Overview
		Santiago's climate is mild and Mediterranean, and for those of you familiar with Northern California, you'll find it to be virtually identical.
		The Mapocho marks the northern border of the city center, which is defined on the west and south by the Via Norte Sur and the Avenida Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins (known to Santiagans as the Alameda).
		The city's European heritage is evident in the Parque Forestal, designed by a French landscaper on the model of Parisian parks.
	www.a2zlanguages.com /Chile/santiago/s_overview.htm (487 words)

	Study Spanish in Santiago de Chile, Chile
		Santiago offers you all the charm and culture of Latin America with all the amenities of the first world.
		Santiago's climate is mild and Mediterranean, and for those of you familiar with Northern California, you'll find the weather virtually identical.
		The Mapocho marks the northern border of the city centre, which is defined on the west and south by the Via Norte Sur and the Avenida Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins (known to Santiagans as the Alameda).
	www.donquijote.org /english/la/city.santiagodechile.asp (428 words)

	Learn Spanish, Spanish Courses in Santiago, Chile (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Santiago, the capital of Chile is the fifth largest city in South America with over five million inhabitants.
		The city of Santiago, has a distinct Europeanan feel, which is evident in its buildings and the Parque Forestal, designed by a French landscaper on the model of Parisian parks.
		Santiago's "Quartier Latin", Bellavista has evolved in the past decade or so from a sleepy, older part of town into one of the liveliest nightlife areas in town.
	www.firststepworld.com /city-Santiago.html (396 words)

	Camino de Santiago
		The continued popularity of the journey to Santiago de Compostela is a testament to the power of this holy place, as well as to the lure of the ancient practice of pilgrimage.
		Diego Gelmirez, the bishop of Compostela, was a strong advocate for the city as well, starting a large-scale building program that included the construction of its immense Romanesque cathedral, as well as facilities for the many pilgrims who made their way to the city.
		Monuments, churches, monasteries, towns, and cities grew up along the network of roads leading to Santiago, and the city itself benefited greatly from the spiritual, economic, and cultural growth stimulated by the millions of pilgrims.
	www.liguorian.org /CaminodeSantiago_000.html (1402 words)

	Santiago de Cuba : In Depth \| Frommers.com
		Among Cubans the city is known affectionately as the cuna de la Revolución, or the cradle of the Revolution.
		The first slave uprisings in Cuba occurred in Santiago, and the city had prominent roles in the wars of independence against the Spanish in 1868 and 1895.
		Each of the 29 generals during the 30-year war against the Spanish came from the city, and the Bay of Santiago was the site of the 1898 naval battles between the U.S. and Spain.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/santiagodecuba/3175010012.html (387 words)

	Santiago de Cuba Hotels (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Santiago de Cuba is Havana's rival in literature, music and politics, and is regarded as the 'cradle of the revolution' because of the pivotal role it played in overthrowing the Batista regime.
		The city's distinctive character is also due to its isolation from Havana, and it's own history is as colorful as that of the capital (Santiago de Cuba's first mayor was the conquistador of Mexico, Hernan Cortes).
		In the Santiago Vista Alegre district, 14 km.
	www.cuba.tc /Santiago/CubaSantiagoHotels.html (883 words)

	Santiago day tours, vineyards, walking, flowers, birdwatching, rafting, horseback riding, Andes
		Santiago is surrounded by the mountains of the Central Cordillera and is also the Central Valley, through which runs the Maipo river with its world class vineyards.
		While being in Santiago, the "Cajon del Maipo" is the closest entrance to the majestic Cordillera de los Andes.
		From Santiago, the Maipo Valley runs deep into the Andes for some 120km until it reaches impassable gorges and rushing rivers where the terrain is only negotiable on horse or on foot.
	www.cascada-expediciones.com /places/santiago/santiago.htm (566 words)

	Santiago, city, Chile. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
		The city was founded and named Santiago de Nueva Estremadura on Feb. 12, 1541, by Pedro de Valdivia.
		While some structures from the colonial era remain, the atmosphere of Santiago is fairly modern (much construction took place in the late 19th cent.), with neoclassical government offices, modern office buildings, and sumptuous residences.
		Focal point of the intellectual and cultural development of Chile from colonial times to the present, Santiago has many national establishments—the library, the museum, the theater, and (besides other institutions of higher learning) the National Univ., which is the successor to the Univ. of San Felipe, founded by a royal decree of 1758.
	www.bartleby.com /65/sn/SntgoChil.html (396 words)

	Study Abroad & Cultural Immersion with Languages Abroad - Santiago de Compostela
		Santiago de Compostela’s artistic and historical importance was confirmed in 1993, when the entire city was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site, later in 2000, it was the European city of culture.
		The city is popular for its pilgrim routes, in particular the pilgrimage of the apostle St. James that draws thousands of people from around the world to the Cathedral.
		From Santiago, the bus stops at Xeneral Pardiñas Street (centre of the "Ensanche" or urban expansion area) and the Bus Station (north of the city).
	www.languagesabroad.com /countries/santiagocompostela.html (1077 words)

	Attractions in SANTIAGO DE CHILE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		The building of the current temple -the fourth one, since the previous three were shattered by earthquakes and fires- was initiated during the government of Ortiz de Rosas, between 1748 and 1775.
		In 1941, the mansion and part of the furniture were acquired by Santiago's City Town Hall and later it became a museum and lodging place for distinguished visitors, such as General De Gaulle and Marshal Tito, among others.
		This former train station, which used to connect Santiago with the city of Mendoza in Argentina, as well as with the northern part of the country and the port in Valparaiso, operated between 1913 and 1987.
	www.enjoy-chile.org /santiago-chile-attractions-chile.php (881 words)

	Santiago Travel Guide, Chile, Santiago City Guide, Santiago holiday
		The city is a curious mix of skyscrapers and 19th-century European architecture, with some Spanish adobe bungalows thrown in for good measure.
		The city exudes an aura of health and wealth in the inner city and fashionable suburbs, despite the shabby shantytowns stretching out from behind the skyscraper facade.
		The city is also one of the 10 most severely polluted cities in the world, thanks to its position in a bowl of mountains.
	www.wordtravels.com /Travelguide/Countries/Chile/Regions/Santiago (421 words)

	Study Spanish in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba
		With 420,000 inhabitants, Santiago de Cuba is the country's second largest city and Havana's long-time rival in literature, music and politics.
		The city is home to the University de Oriente, one of Cuba’s leading education institutions.
		Santiago's fine arts academies have contributed to making Santiago de Cuba what it is today: the birthplace of eminent musicians, a true cultural centre and, historically, one of the most important cities in the Americas.
	www.donquijote.org /english/la/city.santiagodecuba.asp (280 words)

	SANTIAGO
		It was here, at the foot of this hill formerly known as the "Huelen", that the Spanish Conquistador Pedro de Valdivia founded the city of Santiago on February 1 2th, 1541.
		He planned the city according to the traditional Spanish checkerboard layout which is still evident in the downtown area today.
		Santiago is located at 543 meters above sea level, in Chile's central zone, 2,051 kms south of Arica, the country's northernmost city and 3,141 kms.
	sunsite.dcc.uchile.cl /chile/turismo/santiago.html (2079 words)

	Santiago, Chile - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Santiago has a mild Mediterranean climate: relatively hot dry summers (November to March) with temperatures reaching up to 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit) on the hottest days; winters (June to August) are more humid, with typical maximum daily temperatures of 15 degrees Celsius (59 degrees Fahrenheit), and minimums of a few degrees above freezing.
		The Mapocho river, which crosses the city from the north-east to the south-west of the Central Valley, is contaminated by industrial and household sewage, dumped unfiltered into the river, and by upstream copper-mining waste (there are a number of copper mines in the Andes east of Santiago).
		The city was slightly damaged during the War of Independence (1810–18), in the Battle of Maipú, which was fought south-west of the city.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Santiago,_Chile (1635 words)

	Santiago City - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Map of Isabela showing the location of Santiago City.
		Santiago City is a 1st class city in the province of Isabela, Philippines.
		Santiago City is politically subdivided into 37 barangays.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Santiago_City (85 words)

	Sister City
		SANTIAGO, the apostle St. James, is venerated in Spain as a patron saint.
		The fact that Santiago is the birthplace of son and
		Santiago de Cuba was one of the seven original townships established
	hometown.aol.com /merengue123/Sister.html (1116 words)

	Santiago de Compostela hotels. Save up to 60% off rates on all hotels in Santiago de Compostela
		If you are planning for an ideal holiday destination in Santiago de Compostela, the NH Obradoiro Hotel is a perfect place for you to reside and explore the surrounding areas.
		NH Obradoiro Hotel Santiago de Compostela is located in the city centre opposite to the Gallicia...
		AC Palacio Del Carmen Hotel Santiago de Compostela is an emblematic and splendid building, located in the historical centre of monumental Compostela.
	www.hotelclub.net /hotel.reservations/Santiago_de_Compostela.htm (196 words)

	Santiago : Introduction \| Frommers.com
		Santiago, one of South America's most sophisticated cities, is a thriving metropolis that's home to five million people, or nearly a third of Chile's entire population.
		But that said, as the city booms economically and memories of the stifling Pinochet dictatorship fade, Santiago is reinventing itself, and the arts, nightlife, and restaurant scene has improved considerably as of late.
		Santiago also boasts a one-of-a-kind location sprawled below some of the highest peaks of the Andes range, providing a breathtaking city backdrop when the air is clear and the peaks are dusted with snow.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/santiago/2320010001.html (440 words)

	Santiago - Explorations
		The summit of this hill offers spectacular views of the city, and it can be reached via a funicular railway.
		Santiago offers a wide variety of good restaurants, most of which are found in and around the city's historic colonial center.
		In the city center, Paseo Huerfanos, Paseo Ahumada, and the Plaza de Armas are good locales, as are the Alameda and Avenida Providencia.
	www.geographia.com /chile/santiago/explorations.htm (500 words)

	Study Abroad & Cultural Immersion with Languages Abroad - Chile - Santiago
		Santiago the capital of Chile, is the fifth largest city in South America with over five million inhabitants and was founded in 1541.
		The city is bisected by the river (Rio Mapocho) which gently weaves through the city from East to West, before descending to the flood plain below.
		The very heart of Santiago is the Plaza de Armas, which lies about five blocks south of the river.
	www.languagesabroad.com /countries/santiago.html (821 words)

	PinkAgenda.com Gay in Santiago
		It was here, at the foot of this hill formerly known as the "Huelen", that the Spanish Conquistador Pedro de Valdivia founded the city of Santiago on February 12th, 1541.
		There is a subway that runs from east to west and north to south in the city as well as buses and taxis.
		Santiago is a city that has raised shopping to an art form.
	www.glbtevents.com /travel/santiago.html (3189 words)

	Capitol city of Santiago, Chile
		The five star Hotel Carrera has all the amenities, restaurant, bar, pool, gym, sauna with a view of the La Moneda government Palace and is within walking distance of several museums.
		Tour the museums and architecture of the city with a bilingual guide for a quick familiarization of this world class city.
		Areas of interest around Santiago can be reached by road and accomplished in a half or full day tour.
	www.lostworldadventures.com /countries/chile/regions/santiago.htm (253 words)

	Santiago Chile Hotels,Reservations:ChileTravelHelp.com.
		Radisson Plaza Santiago is located at the World Trade Center in the neighborhood of El Bosque, the financial and social heart of town.
		Hyatt Regency Santiago is located in an exclusive residential neighbourhood, 20 minutes away from Santiago city centre and within easy access of Santiago's international and domestic airports.
		At the foot of the majestic Andes lie the grand thoroughfares and plazas of the Chilean capital, Santiago.
	www.chiletravelhelp.com /santiagohotels.htm (1076 words)

	Santiago chile excursions, tours.
		Ascend Santa San Cristóbal, a beautiful public park whose peak the perfect place for a panoramic shot of the city is crowned with a 118-foot statue of the Virgin Mary.
		Climb up, down and around these narrow twisty streets the city is balanced on some 40 hills and pause at the water front to watch the ships, boats and fishemen in the bay.
		The tour proceeds to the heart of the city, the Plaza Sotomayor, a pleasant sanctuary, opposite the Maritime Authority.
	www.chilecallcenter.com /excursions.htm (1031 words)

	Santiago de Compostela Today, City Tour of Santiago de Compostela
		The city of Santiago de Compostela is offering 8 daily City Tours with their double-decker bus.
		The town of Santiago de Compostela is now offering City Tours in their new blue double-decker bus.
		Airport in Santiago de Compostela with the strongest low-cost airline growth in Spain
	www.santiago-today.com /santiago_article.cfm?art_id=00053 (640 words)

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