Santiago, Chile

Top things to do in Santiago

60 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.

Santa Lucía Hill

19,846 reviews

A historic urban park atop a hill in central Santiago, offering panoramic city views and remnants of a colonial fortress.

Park & nature4.5

San Cristóbal Hill

18,720 reviews

Ascend Santiago's iconic hill for sweeping city views, hiking trails, and a hilltop zoo within a sprawling urban park.

Religious site4.5

Sanctuary on San Cristóbal Hill

18,720 reviews

A hilltop sanctuary with a 14-meter statue of the Virgin Mary, offering panoramic views of Santiago and the Andes.

Religious site4.4

Santiago Metropolitan Cathedral

10,398 reviews

The Santiago Metropolitan Cathedral, a neoclassical masterpiece on Plaza de Armas, serves as the seat of the Archdiocese of Santiago and a focal point for religious and cultural life.

Museum4.5

La Chascona

9,457 reviews

Explore the whimsical former home of poet Pablo Neruda, filled with quirky collections and offering intimate glimpses into his creative life.

Museum4.5

Casa Museo La Chascona

9,431 reviews

La Chascona was the Santiago home of Chilean poet and Nobel laureate Pablo Neruda, built for his secret lover (and later wife) Matilde Urrutia, its name, meaning 'tousled hair,' refers to her wild red curls.

Neighborhood4.5

Barrio Lastarria

8,173 reviews · Santa Lucia

Barrio Lastarria is one of Santiago's most charming and cultured neighbourhoods, a small, walkable enclave of cobbled streets, neoclassical buildings, leafy plazas, and a concentration of bookshops, cafés, wine bars, boutique hotels, and excellent restaurants.

Landmark4.3

La Moneda Palace

7,835 reviews

La Moneda Palace, the seat of Chile's president, is a neoclassical building with a rich history, offering free guided tours of its courtyards and ceremonial rooms.

Neighborhood4.4

Barrio Bellavista

7,043 reviews

Wander Santiago's bohemian heart, where colorful street art, lively nightlife, and cultural venues create an electric urban vibe.

Museum4.6

Museum of Memory and Human Rights

6,232 reviews

A poignant museum documenting human rights abuses during Chile's military dictatorship.

Market3.4

Mercado Central de Santiago

6,159 reviews

A historic cast-iron market where locals and visitors gather for fresh seafood and traditional Chilean dishes like pastel de choclo.

Market3.5

Central Market (Mercado Central)

6,132 reviews · Santa Lucia

A historic seafood market in downtown Santiago, known for its bustling atmosphere, fresh catches, and traditional Chilean cuisine.

Museum4.6

Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino

4,984 reviews

A world-class museum dedicated to pre-Columbian art and artifacts from cultures across the Americas.

Landmark4

Plaza de Armas (Santiago)

4,645 reviews

Plaza de Armas is Santiago's historic main square, surrounded by landmarks like the Metropolitan Cathedral, Central Post Office, and Royal Court Palace.

Market4.5

Parque Arauco

3,790 reviews

Sight5

Vina Cousino Macul

3,056 reviews

Museum4.1

Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts

2,106 reviews

Chile’s premier art museum, housed in a Beaux-Arts building with a vast collection of Chilean and international works.

Park & nature4

Zoologico Nacional de Chile

1,740 reviews

The Zoológico Nacional de Chile (National Zoo) is one of Santiago's most popular family attractions, set dramatically on the lower slopes of San Cristóbal Hill within the vast Parque Metropolitano, the green lung of the city.

Entertainment4.2

Fantasilandia

1,208 reviews

Chile's largest amusement park with over 40 rides and attractions for all ages.

Park & nature4.5

Destino Chile

1,116 reviews

Landmark4

Paseo Ahumada

961 reviews

Neighborhood4.5

Isidora Goyenechea

958 reviews

Park & nature4

Parque De Las Esculturas

910 reviews

Landmark4

Castillo Hidalgo

649 reviews

Sight4.4

Municipal Theatre of Santiago

632 reviews

An opulent 19th-century opera house with guided tours showcasing its grand auditorium, frescoes, and neoclassical architecture.

Neighborhood4.5

Vitacura

487 reviews

Landmark4.5

Teatro Municipal Las Condes

453 reviews

Park & nature4

Plaza Nunoa

404 reviews

Sight5

Shadhar Spa

395 reviews

Entertainment4.5

Centro Cultural Gabriela Mistral GAM

384 reviews

Park & nature5

Ecochile Travel

345 reviews

Market4

La Vega Central

337 reviews

Landmark5

City Trekking Guide

329 reviews

Sight4.5

Vina Aquitania

262 reviews

Sight5

Elential Spa

246 reviews

Market4

Mercado Tirso de Molina

205 reviews

Park & nature5

Upscape

178 reviews

Market4.5

Casacostanera

173 reviews

Sight4.5

Equilibrio Masaje Spa

166 reviews

Landmark4

Plaza de la Aviacion

164 reviews

Museum4

Museo de la Moda

136 reviews

Landmark4

Palacio de Tribunales de Justicia

135 reviews

Park & nature5

Turismo Flecha Extrema

133 reviews

Museum4.5

Museo Ralli Santiago

128 reviews

Landmark3.5

Torre Entel

117 reviews

Market4

Portal de Dehesa

114 reviews

Market4

Bio-Bio Market

112 reviews

Landmark3.5

Plaza Baquedano (Plaza Italia)

107 reviews

Museum4.5

Museo Palacio Cousino

91 reviews

Entertainment4

CineHoyts Parque Arauco

91 reviews

Park & nature4.5

Cerro Manquehue

90 reviews

Entertainment4

Club de Jazz de Santiago

88 reviews

Park & nature3

Enjoy and Travels

77 reviews

Park & nature4

Parque Bustamante

76 reviews

Landmark3.5

Puente Pio Nono

73 reviews

Sight4.5

La Feria

71 reviews

Sight3.5

Bar Candelaria

70 reviews

Sight4

Red Luxury Bar

69 reviews

Sight4.5

Salsoteca Maestra Vida

65 reviews

Landmark5

One Tour

59 reviews

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