The Central Zone corresponds to the V, VI and VII regions: Valparaíso, Libertador Gral Bernardo O'Higgins, Maule and Metropolitan Region, respectively. This area concentrates the economic and political administration of the country. It has a soft climate and is ideal for farming.
In this zone we find the most traditional vineyards, the most famous resorts of Chile and the best ski resorts in South America.

SANTIAGO

Santiago was founded by Pedro de Valdivia, on February 14, 1541, in the Mapocho River valley at the slopes of Cerro Santa Lucia. The layout of the city was conducted by the conqueror and it continues to these days.
The climate of this area is Mediterranean, with regular temperature variations between winter and summer. Rainfall is concentrated between the months of March and September (autumn and winter) and is very scarce during summer.