The hills look clear today, but the haze over Penalolen is a reminder that every weather bulletin should mention air quality, not just temperature.

The southern view makes Santiago's growth hard to ignore: new housing spreads toward the hills while traffic and smog linger below. It is a sobering backdrop for every local news update.

I like checking this webcam around sunset, when the southern view across Penalolen shows the hills changing color and the first city lights coming on. It is a quiet travel window into Santiago from abroad, though the picture can feel a little flat on slow evenings.