Guidebook for Santiago
Sightseeing
It is located on the Alameda in Santiago, in a building completed in 1925, though its history reaches to the early nineteenth century before it was relocated to its current home.
131 locals recommend
Chilean National Library
651 Avenida Libertador Bernardo O'HigginsIt is located on the Alameda in Santiago, in a building completed in 1925, though its history reaches to the early nineteenth century before it was relocated to its current home.
Dozens of intricately molded anthropomorphic vessels, star exhibits include hefty Mayan stone stele and a fascinating Andean textile display.
381 locals recommend
Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino
361 BanderaDozens of intricately molded anthropomorphic vessels, star exhibits include hefty Mayan stone stele and a fascinating Andean textile display.
One of the major centers for Chilean art and for broader South American art. Established in 1880 (making it the oldest in South America), the organization is managed by the "Artistic Union".
748 locals recommend
National Museum of Fine Arts
650 José Miguel de La BarraOne of the major centers for Chilean art and for broader South American art. Established in 1880 (making it the oldest in South America), the organization is managed by the "Artistic Union".
The park is located between four communes of Santiago and covers around 722 hectares, making it the largest urban park in Chile and one of the largest in the world.
40 locals recommend
Parque Metropolitano de Santiago
450 Pío NonoThe park is located between four communes of Santiago and covers around 722 hectares, making it the largest urban park in Chile and one of the largest in the world.
When poet Pablo Neruda needed a secret hideaway to spend time with his mistress Matilde Urrutia, he built La Chascona, which he named for her unruly hair.
221 locals recommend
La Chascona
0192 Fernando Márquez de La PlataWhen poet Pablo Neruda needed a secret hideaway to spend time with his mistress Matilde Urrutia, he built La Chascona, which he named for her unruly hair.
Chile’s presidential offices are in the Palacio de la Moneda. The ornate neoclassical building was designed by Italian architect Joaquín Toesca in the late 18th century.
561 locals recommend
Palacio De La Moneda
S/N MonedaChile’s presidential offices are in the Palacio de la Moneda. The ornate neoclassical building was designed by Italian architect Joaquín Toesca in the late 18th century.
The first stone of the austere Iglesia de San Francisco was laid in 1586, making it Santiago's oldest surviving colonial building.
99 locals recommend
San Francisco Church, Santiago de Chile
834 Av Libertador Bernardo O'HigginsThe first stone of the austere Iglesia de San Francisco was laid in 1586, making it Santiago's oldest surviving colonial building.
The best sweeping views over Santiago are from the peaks and viewpoints of the Parque Metropolitano, better known as Cerro San Cristóbal. At 722 hectares, the park is Santiago's largest green space.
981 locals recommend
San Cristobal Hill
The best sweeping views over Santiago are from the peaks and viewpoints of the Parque Metropolitano, better known as Cerro San Cristóbal. At 722 hectares, the park is Santiago's largest green space.
Drinks & Nightlife
Noisy regulars pack the sticky tables, which are crammed with glass tumblers of the house specialties: chicha, sweet Chilean cider, and the earth-moving terremoto, a potent mix of wine and ice cream.
185 locals recommend
La Piojera
1030 AillavilúNoisy regulars pack the sticky tables, which are crammed with glass tumblers of the house specialties: chicha, sweet Chilean cider, and the earth-moving terremoto, a potent mix of wine and ice cream.
Food Scene
Steak, pork, chicken and vegetables sizzle on the giant grill at the front of the clattering main dining area, then dead-pan old-school waiters cart it over to your table.
44 locals recommend
Las Vacas Gordas
280 CienfuegosSteak, pork, chicken and vegetables sizzle on the giant grill at the front of the clattering main dining area, then dead-pan old-school waiters cart it over to your table.
Choco-chili, strawberry and black pepper, and rose petal are some of the fabulous flavors of this extra-creamy handmade ice cream, which has been known to cause addiction.
80 locals recommend
Emporio La Rosa
291 MercedChoco-chili, strawberry and black pepper, and rose petal are some of the fabulous flavors of this extra-creamy handmade ice cream, which has been known to cause addiction.
The seasonally changing menu of Peruvian haute cuisine has made this one of Santiago's most critically acclaimed restaurants.
14 locals recommend
Astrid y Gaston
201 Antonio BelletThe seasonally changing menu of Peruvian haute cuisine has made this one of Santiago's most critically acclaimed restaurants.
From brass-rimmed portholes to fish tanks and a massive fiberglass whale skeleton, they’ve gone all out on under-the-sea decor here.
55 locals recommend
Ocean Pacific's Buque Madre
2237 AgustinasFrom brass-rimmed portholes to fish tanks and a massive fiberglass whale skeleton, they’ve gone all out on under-the-sea decor here.
A legend on the Santiago restaurant circuit, Liguria mixes equal measures of bar and bistro perfectly.
237 locals recommend
Liguria
1353 Av. Nueva ProvidenciaA legend on the Santiago restaurant circuit, Liguria mixes equal measures of bar and bistro perfectly.
Essentials
Raspberries, quinces, figs, peaches, persimmons, custard apples… if it grows in Chile, you’ll find it at La Vega Central. Go early to see the hollering vendors in full swing.
48 locals recommend
La Vega
700 Dávila BaezaRaspberries, quinces, figs, peaches, persimmons, custard apples… if it grows in Chile, you’ll find it at La Vega Central. Go early to see the hollering vendors in full swing.