Travel writer Anne Fussell, of the Daily Telegraph explores Santiago’s history, food and architecture.

‘The plane descends in a series of long, lazy circles providing passengers with a bird’s-eye view of the Andes, the spectacular snow-capped fortress encircling the sprawling city of Santiago, capital of Chile.
From our vantage point, we are close enough to see the jagged detail of each rocky outcrop; when winter sets in, skiers will be clearly visible. But today, the only creatures moving are the birds of prey, effortlessly riding the currents close to a cliff face. As a dramatic introduction to South America, the descent into Santiago is hard to beat. And the adventure only gets better.’

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