Best Things to do in Santiago de Chile in 2024

74. Santiago de Chile CHILE 🇨🇱 Score: 180.20

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A Vibrant City in the Foothills of the Andes

Table of Contents

A. About Santiago de Chile
B. Best Things to Do in Santiago de Chile in 2024 (Detailed List with Photos and Information)
C. Other Notable Sights in Santiago de Chile
D. Best Day Trips and Excursions from Santiago de Chile
E. Top 10 List of the Best Things to Do in Santiago de Chile (including close-by excursions)

A. About Santiago de Chile

Founded by the Spanish in 1541, Santiago de Chile, commonly known as just Santiago, is one of South America's most vibrant and cosmopolitan destinations.

The capital of Chile is a city in which there is much to do and many places to explore such as historic buildings, glittering glass skyscrapers, bustling markets, imposing hills, and impressive parks.

The Good:

Santiago de Chile enjoys, first of all, a scenic location with several hills and the Andes Mountains in the background and enjoys on top of that excellent climatic conditions.

Furthermore, the city scores solidly in shopping and transport.

Prices in Santiago de Chile are rather low.

Finally, the nightlife is considerably vibrant.

The Not-So-Good:

Santiago de Chile is a very polluted city with a poor environmental record. During winter, Chile's capital suffers from smog.

B. Best Things to Do in Santiago de Chile in 2024 (Detailed List with Photos and Information)

In total, we count more than twenty sights in Santiago de Chile. The following sights and attractions contribute to a score of 6.15/10 in this highly important category:

# Cerro San Cristóbal 6

Take a cable car or hike to the top of this spectacular hill to enjoy panoramic views of the city, a statue of the Virgin Mary and Santiago’s biggest park.

Hill with Park | Viewpoint

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# Chilean Museum of Pre-Colombian Art 6

This excellent museum covers Pre-Columbian art dating as far back as 10,000 years.

Museum

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# National Fine Arts Museum 6

Offering a wonderful introduction to Chilean art as well as a broader collection of South American pieces, Chiles main art gallery is located in the Parque Forestal.

Museum

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# Gran Torre Santiago (Sky Costanera) 5.5

This iconic modern three hundred meters [984 feet] high skyscraper is the largest skyscraper in Latin America. Enjoy the beautiful panorama from the observation deck (Sky Centre) on the upper floors.

Skyscraper Total Height: 304 m / 984 feet

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# Centro Cultural Palacio La Moneda 5.5

The Palacio de la Moneda is the seat of the President of the Republic of Chile since 1845. Guided tours are the only way to see the interior of the palace.

Palace ⚠️Prebooking always required!

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# Casa Museo La Chascona 5

This ship-shaped former home of Chile’s Nobel Prize winning poet Pablo Neruda is remarkable for its extraordinary architecture and its fairy tale garden.

Museum

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# Barrio Bellavista 5

This picturesque, colorful neighborhood is known as Santiago's bohemian quarter, with numerous restaurants, chic boutiques, avant-garde galleries, trendy bars, and clubs.

City District