Santiago de Chile
Chile · Metropolitan · 520 m
Description
Santiago de Chile is the capital of Chile and the country's political, economic, and cultural center. Set in a broad valley at the foot of the Andes, the modern metropolis is renowned for its dramatic mountain backdrop, historic downtown, vibrant neighborhoods such as Bellavista, and diverse culinary and cultural scene. Major attractions include Plaza de Armas, the presidential palace Palacio de La Moneda, Cerro San Cristóbal, and the Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino. Santiago blends colonial heritage with contemporary architecture, urban energy, and a thriving arts and wine culture. Thanks to its location between the Andes and the Pacific coast, the city also serves as an ideal base for excursions to renowned wine regions, Andean ski resorts, and Chile's scenic coastline.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 3 to 5 days (optimal 4 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: November – March
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- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Plaza de Armas & Metropolitan Cathedral
- Cerro San Cristóbal & Funicular
- Sky Costanera
- Valparaíso Historic Quarter (UNESCO)(Day trip)
- Palacio de La Moneda
- Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino
- Barrio Lastarria
- Cajón del Maipo(Day trip)
- Bellavista
- La Chascona (Pablo Neruda House Museum)
- Maipo Valley Wineries(Day trip)
- Santa Lucía Hill
- Parque Bicentenario
- Metropolitan Park of Santiago
- Mercado Central
- La Vega Central
- Casablanca Valley Wineries(Day trip)
- Barrio Italia
- Museum of Memory and Human Rights
- National Museum of Fine Arts
- Parque Forestal
- Central Market Seafood
- Embalse El Yeso(Day trip)
- Portillo Ski Resort(Day trip)
Getting there
- Airports:
- SCL
- Train stations:
- Estación Central