Why Santiago for meetings and business travel
Santiago is home to many of Chile's corporate headquarters, banks and regional offices. The city is used to hosting executives, conferences and teams from across Latin America. According to Sernatur and chile.travel, Santiago ranked 3rd in the Americas as a destination for international congresses in the ICCA 2024 ranking, hosting 60 of the 98 international congresses held in Chile that year.
There are three practical advantages on top of that. First, connectivity: Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL), in Pudahuel, has direct flights to major capitals in South America, North America and Europe. Second, a stable institutional environment, valued by companies doing business in the region. Third, a wide hotel offer, much of it in Providencia and Las Condes.
Providencia and Sanhattan: where business happens
Santiago's financial hub stretches across Providencia and Las Condes, in the area locals call Sanhattan, around Tobalaba, El Golf and the Gran Torre Santiago. Providencia sits right between that district and the historic center, where government ministries and courts are located.
Hotel Almasur Providencia is at Av. Pedro de Valdivia 440, steps from Pedro de Valdivia metro station (Line 1). From there you reach Tobalaba in two stops and downtown in a few minutes more. Almasur recommends this location when your group has meetings in different parts of the city: no one is far away. For free-time ideas, see our guide to things to do in Providencia.
How to plan your meeting or event
Start with the goal. A board meeting, a training session, a product launch or a gala dinner each need a different format. Define the number of attendees, the room setup and the duration, and only then choose the room.
- Board or executive meeting: U-shape or boardroom table, 10 to 30 people.
- Training or workshop: classroom setup, with space for breakout groups.
- Seminar or launch: theater setup, with projection and sound.
- Cocktail or networking: open standing space, ideal in the Foyer or the larger rooms.
Meeting rooms at Hotel Almasur Providencia
| Room | Area | Reference capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Juan Fernández | 28 m² | Small meetings |
| Chiloé | 42 m² | Meetings and board sessions |
| Rapa Nui | 44 m² | Meetings and board sessions |
| Isla Magdalena | 90 m² | Training and workshops |
| Atacama | 170 m² | Seminars and meals |
| Foyer | 172 m² | Registration, coffee breaks and cocktails |
| Cordillera | 176 m² | Up to 200 guests at a cocktail |
| Los Lagos | 240 m² | Up to 180 theater-style and 200 at a cocktail |
All rooms have digital projectors and Wi-Fi, and an event coordination team supports you from the quote to the final wrap-up. The front desk is open 24 hours, and Surista Restaurant handles coffee breaks, lunches and dinners without leaving the hotel.
Quick checklist
- Confirmed date, schedule and headcount.
- Setup for each block: plenary, breakouts, meals.
- Technical needs: projection, microphones, streaming.
- Catering and the group's dietary restrictions.
- Accommodation: Almaroom rooms, Almasuites or apartments with a fully equipped kitchen for long stays, all with King beds and air conditioning.
- Airport transfers.
- Team-building or incentive activity, if needed.
Team-building and incentive activities near Santiago
One of Santiago's strengths is how quickly you can go from the meeting room to a vineyard or the mountains.
- Maipo Valley wineries: in the south of the Santiago Metropolitan Region, the closest option for a half-day visit with tasting.
- Casablanca Valley: about 80 km and one hour along Route 68, according to chile.travel. Most wineries require advance booking, especially in high season.
- The Andes: in winter, a snow day in Farellones or the ski resorts; see our guide to skiing and snow near Santiago. The rest of the year, guided hikes in the hills and parks; see hiking in Santiago.
- Food: closing dinners, Chilean cuisine or experiences at the hotel with Surista.
Getting around: airport, metro and city
SCL airport is about 15 to 17 km northwest of downtown. The drive to Providencia usually takes 30 to 50 minutes depending on traffic; this is an estimate, so allow extra time at rush hour. For groups, a private transfer or van booked in advance is the most practical option.
If you travel light, the Centropuerto bus runs to Los Héroes metro station on Line 1. From there you ride straight through, with no changes, to Pedro de Valdivia station. Within the city, the metro is the fastest way to move between Providencia, Sanhattan and downtown.
Request a quote at Almasur Providencia
Tell us your date, headcount and format, and our team will suggest the right room and setup. Almasur recommends requesting a quote at least a few weeks ahead during peak conference season. See the details and fill in the form at Meetings and events at Almasur Providencia.
