Guidebook for Santiago
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"Palacio de La Moneda" is one of Chile's most iconic constructions known around the world, being the presidential seat. It houses a nice museum underneath, as well as a movie theatre and a nice park.
561 locals recommend
Palacio De La Moneda
S/N Moneda"Palacio de La Moneda" is one of Chile's most iconic constructions known around the world, being the presidential seat. It houses a nice museum underneath, as well as a movie theatre and a nice park.
Santiago's main plaza located at the center of the city, where you will find The Cathedral, central post office and museums, as well as all the Chilean folklore of diverse activities in the Street.
452 locals recommend
Plaza de Armas
Plaza de ArmasSantiago's main plaza located at the center of the city, where you will find The Cathedral, central post office and museums, as well as all the Chilean folklore of diverse activities in the Street.
Chile's National Library is one of the most beautiful buildings in the city, do not only take the outer picture, visit the inside Reading rooms, you won't regret it!
131 locals recommend
Chilean National Library
651 Avenida Libertador Bernardo O'HigginsChile's National Library is one of the most beautiful buildings in the city, do not only take the outer picture, visit the inside Reading rooms, you won't regret it!
Not only for kids, a nice place to see Chile's biodeversity.
28 locals recommend
Zoológico Nacional de Chile
Not only for kids, a nice place to see Chile's biodeversity.
If you are looking forward to make a bit of exercise in the afternoon, come to the park, all our neighbours will be running, practicing sports, walking the dog, etc.
Universidad Central
620 Nataniel CoxIf you are looking forward to make a bit of exercise in the afternoon, come to the park, all our neighbours will be running, practicing sports, walking the dog, etc.
José Victorino Lastarria
José Victorino LastarriaExcellent wine bar-shoppe and international cuisine.
Nearest subway station! Remember, if you take SERRANO exit, you can walk straight home!
16 locals recommend
University of Chile
1058 Av Libertador Bernardo O'HigginsNearest subway station! Remember, if you take SERRANO exit, you can walk straight home!
Food Scene
One of Santiago's historic coffee shoppes built in 1879, where you can find Chilean tradition.
30 locals recommend
Confiteria Torres
1570 Av Libertador Bernardo O'HigginsOne of Santiago's historic coffee shoppes built in 1879, where you can find Chilean tradition.
Starbucks
360-398 MorandéIn case you look for a fast breakfast and coffee.
One of Santiago's most full of culture neighborhoods, you will find folklore, food, drinks and souvenir shoppes along with traditional fairs to enjoy while you walk around.
418 locals recommend
Barrio Bellavista
14 Antonia López de BelloOne of Santiago's most full of culture neighborhoods, you will find folklore, food, drinks and souvenir shoppes along with traditional fairs to enjoy while you walk around.
A very traditional, folkloric Chilean market, in it's interior it houses not only a seafood and fish market, but also a variety of restaurants where you can enjoy these food in chilean preparations.
237 locals recommend
Central Market
Avenida San PabloA very traditional, folkloric Chilean market, in it's interior it houses not only a seafood and fish market, but also a variety of restaurants where you can enjoy these food in chilean preparations.
One Street that holds some nice restaurants and bars to visit during the summer nights in Santiago.
43 locals recommend
Isidora Goyenechea
Isidora GoyenecheaOne Street that holds some nice restaurants and bars to visit during the summer nights in Santiago.
Mauricio's favorite pub! Here you can find the best beer ever, a nice atmosphere filled with irish decoration and good music.
28 locals recommend
Flannery's Irish Geo Pub
179 EncomenderosMauricio's favorite pub! Here you can find the best beer ever, a nice atmosphere filled with irish decoration and good music.
Galindo
098 DardignacMy favorite traditional absolutely CHILEAN restaurant :)
Traditional Restaurant-bar in Providencia, on thursdays you can watch people dance Tango and Cueca, which is the chilean traditional dance, real fun!
237 locals recommend
Liguria
1353 Av. Nueva ProvidenciaTraditional Restaurant-bar in Providencia, on thursdays you can watch people dance Tango and Cueca, which is the chilean traditional dance, real fun!
A traditional chilean restaurant called Juan "and a half", known for serving ultra large portions!!!
48 locals recommend
Juan y Medio
2076 HuérfanosA traditional chilean restaurant called Juan "and a half", known for serving ultra large portions!!!
Typical chilean food found in the middle of Paris-Londres neighborhood, an oasis in the center of the city which you won't believe, since in a couple streets it can be so different from the city
Pimienta y Merken Bistro.
45 LondresTypical chilean food found in the middle of Paris-Londres neighborhood, an oasis in the center of the city which you won't believe, since in a couple streets it can be so different from the city
Calle Londres
LondresTheir specialty are desserts!
"El rincón de los Canallas" is a traditional restaurant in Santiago de Chile, founded during the military dictatorship.
Tarapacá 810
"El rincón de los Canallas" is a traditional restaurant in Santiago de Chile, founded during the military dictatorship.
Fuente Mardoqueo
2639 Av. Francisco BilbaoTipical chilean enormous sandwiches with great variety of sauces
located in a natural environment where you can enjoy great sweet treats
22 locals recommend
Café Mosqueto
440 Mosquetolocated in a natural environment where you can enjoy great sweet treats
Constitución 92
Gourmet Sandwich Restaurant
Bohemian Center of Bars and Restaurants of Chilean and International food
212 locals recommend
Puerto del Alto
9001 Avenida Presidente KennedyBohemian Center of Bars and Restaurants of Chilean and International food
Sample a classic Chilean drink, like a terremoto at La Piojera, or a pisco sour.
185 locals recommend
La Piojera
1030 AillavilúSample a classic Chilean drink, like a terremoto at La Piojera, or a pisco sour.
Very close to our house, you will find two beautiful streets forming a European style neighboorhood to visit walking and have a cup of coffee.
6 locals recommend
Paris Alameda
815 Av Libertador Bernardo O'HigginsVery close to our house, you will find two beautiful streets forming a European style neighboorhood to visit walking and have a cup of coffee.
The best shawarma spot in town :) small, plain and simple but excellent taste and Price!
Eusebio Lillo
The best shawarma spot in town :) small, plain and simple but excellent taste and Price!
Alternative restaurant which transforms into a discoteque and bar, mostly electronic music
14 locals recommend
La Feria
275 ConstituciónAlternative restaurant which transforms into a discoteque and bar, mostly electronic music
Spanish restaurant and bar, you've got to try their sangria! A nice place to meet cool people.
64 locals recommend
De la Ostia
65 Orrego LucoSpanish restaurant and bar, you've got to try their sangria! A nice place to meet cool people.
Arts & Culture
Chilean Museum of Precolombin art, a glance of south America and its culture.
381 locals recommend
Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino
361 BanderaChilean Museum of Precolombin art, a glance of south America and its culture.
One of the chilean poet's house museums, La Chascona, belonged to Pablo Neruda and now can be visited by tourists. It includes audio guided tours.
221 locals recommend
La Chascona
0192 Fernando Márquez de La PlataOne of the chilean poet's house museums, La Chascona, belonged to Pablo Neruda and now can be visited by tourists. It includes audio guided tours.
Formerly a train station, now turned into a cultural center, in which every weekend you may find diverse expositions and international fairs.
58 locals recommend
Mapocho Station
Formerly a train station, now turned into a cultural center, in which every weekend you may find diverse expositions and international fairs.
The Bellas artes palace and museum is not the only attraction here, but also the bohemian neighborhood around.
19 locals recommend
PA395-Parada 2 / (M) Bellas Artes station
The Bellas artes palace and museum is not the only attraction here, but also the bohemian neighborhood around.
Artistic centre, expositions may vary throughout the year.
590 locals recommend
Gabriela Mistral Center
227 Av Libertador Bernardo O'HigginsArtistic centre, expositions may vary throughout the year.
Santiago's most famous entertainment park, here you will find lots of rollercoasters and day filled with fun things to enjoy!
130 locals recommend
Fantasilandia
938 Parque O'HigginsSantiago's most famous entertainment park, here you will find lots of rollercoasters and day filled with fun things to enjoy!
Santiago´s theater is built in a colonial style and it is a definite must see
243 locals recommend
Municipal Theatre of Santiago
794 AgustinasSantiago´s theater is built in a colonial style and it is a definite must see
Centro Cultural Palacio de La Moneda
Art exhibitions
Moneda 835
premiere movies
Drinks & Nightlife
A very cool bohemian neighborhood, full of coffee shoppes, restaurants, wine & cheese bars, pubs, etc. To visit during the day and night.
357 locals recommend
Paseo Barrio Lastarria
305 José Victorino LastarriaA very cool bohemian neighborhood, full of coffee shoppes, restaurants, wine & cheese bars, pubs, etc. To visit during the day and night.
Definitely Erika's favorite spot, a very american sports bar, with delicious food and international drinks, you can just enjoy with Friends a cool after office or come later and dance!
47 locals recommend
California Cantina
56 Las UrbinasDefinitely Erika's favorite spot, a very american sports bar, with delicious food and international drinks, you can just enjoy with Friends a cool after office or come later and dance!
Nice drinks and funky music, if you are lucky there might be a Chilean band playing live.
18 locals recommend
Bar Constitución
364 Ernesto Pinto LagarrigueNice drinks and funky music, if you are lucky there might be a Chilean band playing live.
W Santiago
3000 Isidora GoyenecheaOne of my favorite & most glamorous discoteques (L)
If you are looking for Saturday night plan & dancing, this is the place.
16 locals recommend
Sala Gente Santiago
4900 Av. ApoquindoIf you are looking for Saturday night plan & dancing, this is the place.
A small alley Street with after office type bars, happy hour, and one funky place to dance called SUBTERRANEO, 'cause it is actually underground.
43 locals recommend
Orrego Luco
Orrego LucoA small alley Street with after office type bars, happy hour, and one funky place to dance called SUBTERRANEO, 'cause it is actually underground.
A Street full of coffe shoppes, ice cream bars, pubs, restaurants, etc. Mostly visited by university students.
6 locals recommend
Avenida Brasil
Avenida BrasilA Street full of coffe shoppes, ice cream bars, pubs, restaurants, etc. Mostly visited by university students.
Sightseeing
Santiago's main train station, you can actually travel by train to some nearby locations.
13 locals recommend
Estación Central
3170 Av Libertador Bernardo O'HigginsSantiago's main train station, you can actually travel by train to some nearby locations.
World Trade Center Santiago S.A
481 Av. Nva TajamarSantiago's financial district.
Holds the Sanctuary of the Immaculate Conception, which you can visit at the top of the hill where you will find a giant Virgin Mary's statue via a funicular, a great experience.
981 locals recommend
San Cristobal Hill
Holds the Sanctuary of the Immaculate Conception, which you can visit at the top of the hill where you will find a giant Virgin Mary's statue via a funicular, a great experience.
Located in Providencia, definitely a place to see in Santiago, relax, visit the gardens, have a great view of the city and enjoy the whole bunch of activities that the park offers.
40 locals recommend
Parque Metropolitano de Santiago
450 Pío NonoLocated in Providencia, definitely a place to see in Santiago, relax, visit the gardens, have a great view of the city and enjoy the whole bunch of activities that the park offers.
South America's first house to own an electric generator bought to T. Edison as well as Santiago's first home to own a heating system and hot water. The palace belonged to the owner of the Lota mine.
14 locals recommend
Palacio Cousino
438 DieciochoSouth America's first house to own an electric generator bought to T. Edison as well as Santiago's first home to own a heating system and hot water. The palace belonged to the owner of the Lota mine.
One of the most beautiful churches to visit in Santiago y just around the corner! Visit open hours are published outside the entrance.
30 locals recommend
Basilica of the Sacramentinos
1127 Sta. IsabelOne of the most beautiful churches to visit in Santiago y just around the corner! Visit open hours are published outside the entrance.
If I could compare it with something, I'd say it's our own "Little" Central Park just in Santiago.
139 locals recommend
Parque O`higgins station
If I could compare it with something, I'd say it's our own "Little" Central Park just in Santiago.
Bicentenario
Avenida BicentenarioOne of the city's most lovely parks, a definite must!
Memorial museum of human rights created in honor of victims which disappeared during military government.
365 locals recommend
Museum of Memory and Human Rights
501 MatucanaMemorial museum of human rights created in honor of victims which disappeared during military government.
Home of The Natural History Museum of Chile and Science Museum
113 locals recommend
Quinta Normal Park
520 MatucanaHome of The Natural History Museum of Chile and Science Museum
Located in the heart of Santiago, holds the fortress of the hill and the Hidalgo Castle. You can walk straight to the top.
960 locals recommend
Santa Lucía
Located in the heart of Santiago, holds the fortress of the hill and the Hidalgo Castle. You can walk straight to the top.
Santiago's largest cathedral, one of the most beautiful in the city is located in Plaza de Armas and it is admission free.
125 locals recommend
Santiago Metropolitan Cathedral
498 Pl. de ArmasSantiago's largest cathedral, one of the most beautiful in the city is located in Plaza de Armas and it is admission free.
The building was built between 1804 and 1807 to serve as the home for the royal courts of justice.
Chilean National History Museum
951 Plaza de ArmasThe building was built between 1804 and 1807 to serve as the home for the royal courts of justice.
The Artequin, which displays replicas of the world’s masterpieces, such as Van Gogh’s Starry Night.
15 locals recommend
Artequin Museum
3530 Portales The Artequin, which displays replicas of the world’s masterpieces, such as Van Gogh’s Starry Night.
There’s often a flea market of sorts with tons of people setting up blankets on the grass and selling used clothes, art and many other things.
668 locals recommend
Forest Park
There’s often a flea market of sorts with tons of people setting up blankets on the grass and selling used clothes, art and many other things.
Museum of Visual Arts, located in Lastarria neighborhood if you are in the mood for a modern exhibit experience.
82 locals recommend
Museum of Visual Arts
307 José Victorino LastarriaMuseum of Visual Arts, located in Lastarria neighborhood if you are in the mood for a modern exhibit experience.
Best know as MAC, the museum of Contemporary Art of Santiago.
33 locals recommend
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Quinta Normal
464 MatucanaBest know as MAC, the museum of Contemporary Art of Santiago.
Furniture makers, design stores, art galleries, restaurants, cafés and boutiques.
283 locals recommend
Barrio Italia TV
Avenida ItaliaFurniture makers, design stores, art galleries, restaurants, cafés and boutiques.
Characterized by its Stone streets and european style mansions, this neighborhood houses some of the best international cuisine restaurants and "Teatro Carrera".
8 locals recommend
Zully Restaurant Fine Dining & Events
34 Concha y ToroCharacterized by its Stone streets and european style mansions, this neighborhood houses some of the best international cuisine restaurants and "Teatro Carrera".
The neighborhood is filled with lovely tall houses of a great variety of styles in Little passages...if your passion is the photography, this might be one of the best spots in town!
Sto Domingo 2750
The neighborhood is filled with lovely tall houses of a great variety of styles in Little passages...if your passion is the photography, this might be one of the best spots in town!
Moneda 1054
Typical zone
Colonial house built located in Santiago, Chile. It was built in 1769. The house has a clay-tiled roof, balconied windows, and deep-red walls, and consists of two storeys
Merced 860
Colonial house built located in Santiago, Chile. It was built in 1769. The house has a clay-tiled roof, balconied windows, and deep-red walls, and consists of two storeys
It was founded by the Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy and constructed in 1795. It is a Chilean National Monument.
8 locals recommend
Basilica de la Merced
628 MercedIt was founded by the Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy and constructed in 1795. It is a Chilean National Monument.
Santiago's Horse Racetrack, home to the largest international and national racetrack competitions and horse shows.
20 locals recommend
Club Hípico de Santiago
1001 Club HípicoSantiago's Horse Racetrack, home to the largest international and national racetrack competitions and horse shows.
Shopping
If you wish to go shopping, this mall stands next to Santiago's most tall tower, Costanera Builing.
1273 locals recommend
Costanera Center
2425 Andres BelloIf you wish to go shopping, this mall stands next to Santiago's most tall tower, Costanera Builing.
The city's biggest shopping mall, houses a great variety of stores and you will also find a terrace with international restaurants and luxury shoppes.
292 locals recommend
Rosen
5413 Av. Pdte. KennedyThe city's biggest shopping mall, houses a great variety of stores and you will also find a terrace with international restaurants and luxury shoppes.
Emporio La Rosa
291 MercedMy fav ice cream shoppe!
Traditional neighborhood where you can find cheap shopping centers and little ethnical restaurants
28 locals recommend
Calle Patronato
Calle PatronatoTraditional neighborhood where you can find cheap shopping centers and little ethnical restaurants
Largest craftsmarket in downtown, great for souvenir shopping!!!
14 locals recommend
Centro Artesanal Santa Lucia
Largest craftsmarket in downtown, great for souvenir shopping!!!
Essentials
Tottus Nataniel
620 Nataniel CoxOur nearest big supermarket!
Our preferred supermarket, small but the best prices. This is Wal-Mart in Chile!
18 locals recommend
Express de Lider Diez de Julio
1625 Av. 10 de Julio HuamachucoOur preferred supermarket, small but the best prices. This is Wal-Mart in Chile!
Sta Rosa 115
115 Avenida Santa RosaLider express is Walmart in Chile
If you are a seasonal fruit lover, come and see the traditional local fresh market, the largest and most folk in Chile. You will find EVERYTHING here at the cheapest Price in town!
48 locals recommend
La Vega
700 Dávila BaezaIf you are a seasonal fruit lover, come and see the traditional local fresh market, the largest and most folk in Chile. You will find EVERYTHING here at the cheapest Price in town!