I have this thing with skylines.
Yes, I’ve always had a love for city skylines. How could I not having grown up just two short hours from the world’s most famed skyline in New York?
The thing is, Santiago’s skyline is unlike any other I’ve seen.
This past year in Santiago I was extremely lucky to live in an apartment with an incredible view. Our tiny three-bedroom apartment was on the 19th floor of a centrally located building and my absolute favorite part of the apartment was right outside our floor-to-ceiling windows.
Santiago may not be the prettiest, most historical or even most interesting Latin American capital, but the snow-capped Andes Mountain Range surrounding this bustling metropolitan city, makes for a pretty impressive scene.
I was always amazed at how the same view could change so dramatically and look so different every day. Never did it look exactly the same.
Since I’m finally wrapping up my month-and-a-half long travels and still haven’t had much time to sit down and thoroughly write, today I’ll be sharing some of my favorite pictures of my beloved Santiago Skyline, right from my apartment!
Santiago from my Window
From my bedroom window I looked over Santiago’s Baquedano Square, Saint Cristobal Hill, the picturesque Providencia neighborhood, the famed Costanera Center (the tallest building in Latin America), the Telefonica building and some pretty incredible mountains.
Santiago after Rain
Unfortunately, the Santiago Skyline view cannot be taken for granted, as Santiago is a notoriously smoggy city. The best time to see it is in the winter after a bit of rain. Rain leaves a fresh dusting of snow on the mountains and momentarily clears away the thick layer of grey smog. Even if for just one day you get a good glimpse of the dramatic mountainous backdrop.
Santiago Sunrises
I wasn’t always thrilled about my before-the-crack-of-dawn wake up for the colegio I worked at, but I was able to witness some breathtaking sunrises.
Santiago at Golden Hour
Although quite noisy, I really enjoyed watching over the hustle and bustle of Santiago’s daily rush hour from the safety of our private balcony.
Santiago Sunsets
Sometimes I’d walk in the door after a long day of work just in time to catch the magnificent cotton candy colored Santiago sky!
Santiago by Night
Once the sun finally disappears over the horizon, Santiago lights up and comes back to life!
Where’s your favorite Skyline? What do you think of the Santiago Skyline? I’d love to hear from you in the comments below! 😀
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Santiago definitely has some beautiful sunsets! #WanderfulWednesday
Some of the most beautiful I’ve seen! 😀
This is a great post Lauren – us travellers often forget to enjoy what’s right on our doorstep, or out the window in this case! A view like that would certainly make those early mornings easier, you’re right!
Made getting up before the crack of dawn more than worth it! 😀
What a treat! To have a view of the snow capped mountains. Cities that have a mountainous backdrop are so pretty. #wanderfulwednesday
It was definitely my favorite part of the apartment! Made for some amazing nights on the balcony 😀
great view from your window!:) #wanderfulwednesday
Thanks Tanja! 😀
I’ve definitely envied you for that view so many times – especially after we moved into a basement flat 😀 I could sit at that windows and stare outside for hours!!
Trust me, I did! I would always stand out on my balcony just in awe! And I know basement apartments don’t have the best views, but hey, when you step right outside, the scenery is pretty incredible!! 😀
Wow! Your photos are breathtaking! What a great view of Santiago.
I’ve seen the Wanderful Wednesday badge before and am finally linking up! What a stunning view from your apartment – and at all hours! I spent a month in Santiago years ago and agree – best time to see it in all its glory is after a good rain. #wanderfulwednesday
Ahhh I wish I woke up to that view every morning (mine is just a giant tree, some victorian terraces, oh and…rain). I think my favorite is the golden hour one as the mountains look so clear!
You have such a beautiful view, Lauren. The sunrise/sunsets and change in weather make it ever changing and so wonderful!
I am so obsessed with sunsets (and have about a million photos of them!). I really want to go to Santiago in the future!
What stunning photos – you can’t beat a bit of magic hour and sunset action! I love how you’ve captured the changes with weather and time – Santiago at it’s finest!
Wow what an amazing view from your bedroom window! When I lived in Santiago for a month, I loved my apartment too because had these huge doors that opened to a patio. And it was in the direction of the best sunsets too. So I always had the doors open to catch the amazing sunsets. I love the sunrise and sunset pics! And yes, the skyline is gorgeous on a low-smog day when you can see the mountains!
Talk about incredible views! You’re so lucky you get to enjoy these sublime vistas every day!!
Fantastic. We are headed to South America later in the year, and Santiago is definitely one of our destinations. Those sunsets are stunning.
What beautiful photographs – I have yet to visit South America! Santiago looks really pretty with the mountains behind! You have a fantastic view!! #wanderfulwednesday
I’m obsessed with your golden hour photos. They look like pastels the way the colors seems almost iridescent. Absolutely gorgeous!!!
How lucky that you could have such an awesome view out your window. The mountains really are beautiful.
I bet you will miss these views now that you are back home. Great post!
What beautiful set of photos. Beautiful views!
My beautiful Santiago, how you spell me! Love each and every one of these and loved this blog post, Lauren! As a fellow fan of views in general, I loved browsing the photos of this post 🙂