Metropolitana de Santiago is the central Chilean region built around the capital, Santiago, a city of about seven million set in a valley between the Andes and the Coastal Range. Beyond the capital it holds the Cajon del Maipo canyon, the pottery town of Pomaire, the Maipo Valley vineyards and the Andean ski centres of Farellones, La Parva, El Colorado and Valle Nevado.
Top spas
Curated picks for treatments and day spas.
The Spa at The Ritz-Carlton Santiago
Hotel spa in Las Condes with indoor pool, treatment rooms and fitness; reservations are required.
Signature treatment: Massage and facial rituals
AWAY Spa at W Santiago
Spa at the W hotel in El Golf district, with massage and body rituals; open to non-guests by reservation.
Signature treatment: Signature W massage
The Singular Wellness Spa
A 4,300 sq ft spa in the Lastarria hotel with indoor pool, hammam and massage rooms.
Signature treatment: Four Hands Massage
Mandarin Oriental Santiago Spa
Hotel spa with treatment suites, indoor pool and sauna in Vitacura.
Signature treatment: Massage and facial rituals
Hotel Cumbres Lastarria Spa
A small spa in Lastarria with massage and a rooftop pool nearby; open to hotel guests and day visitors.
Signature treatment: Relaxing massage
Termas Valle de Colina
Natural hot pools in the Andes at about 2,500 m beyond Banos Morales; reached by a long gravel road. Open mainly in the summer months.
Signature treatment: Natural hot springs at altitude
Termas de Banos Morales
Small public thermal baths in the Banos Morales village at the end of the paved road; hiking to El Morado starts nearby.
Signature treatment: High-altitude thermal pools
Piscina Tupahue (Parque Metropolitano)
A large public outdoor pool on Cerro San Cristobal, open in the summer season.
Signature treatment: Hillside outdoor pools
Wellness travel tips
Get the most from your wellness experience.
Book treatments in advance — popular slots fill up quickly during peak season.
Hydrate well before and after treatments, especially massages and saunas.
Communicate any allergies or skin sensitivities before treatments begin.