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Sculpture of a Saint on Cathedral at Plaza de Armas, Santiago
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Often seen as Buenos Aires' less glamorous twin, Santiago is a city that rewards the unsuspecting visitor. Perched between the coast and the Andes, which on a clear day are starkly visible against the city's skyline, Santiago is a city which comprises one third of Chile's population, where the typical Latin American sights of extreme wealth and extreme poverty bump along side-by-side. Still, the vibrant nightlife - and the sheer vivaciousness of its citizens - make Santiago a worthwhile destination.

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