For the kids · Santiago, Chile
14 Things to Do in Santiago with Kids
No museum-fatigue meltdowns here: Santiago sorted for traveling with children.
Kid-oriented places (parks, zoos, theme parks, hands-on museums) ranked by traveler review volume, out of 128 tracked Santiago places. Updated monthly.
Santa Lucía Hill
Park & natureSanta Lucía Hill is a 69-meter-high hill in central Santiago, featuring a 65,300-square-meter park with ornate facades, stairways, and fountains.
Read our full guide →San Cristóbal Hill
Park & natureSan Cristóbal Hill is a prominent hill in northern Santiago, Chile, rising about 300 meters above the city.
Read our full guide →Zoologico Nacional de Chile
Park & natureThe 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…
Read our full guide →Fantasilandia
EntertainmentFantasilandia is a sprawling amusement park in Santiago's Parque O'Higgins, offering a mix of thrill rides like the Boomerang roller coaster and family-friendly attractions such as the Log Flume.
Read our full guide →Destino Chile
Park & natureDestino Chile is a unique park and nature experience located in Santiago, Chile, offering visitors a chance to connect with the country's diverse landscapes and culinary traditions.
Read our full guide →Parque De Las Esculturas
Park & natureFree entryParque De Las Esculturas is a serene green space in the Providencia district of Santiago, Chile, situated along the banks of the Mapocho River.
Read our full guide →Plaza Nunoa
Park & natureFree entryPlaza Nunoa is a beloved urban park located in the heart of Santiago's Nunoa district.
Read our full guide →Centro Cultural Gabriela Mistral GAM
EntertainmentFree entryCentro Cultural Gabriela Mistral (GAM) is a dynamic hub for the arts in the heart of Santiago.
Read our full guide →Ecochile Travel
Park & natureEcochile Travel is a tour operator specializing in nature and outdoor experiences in the Santiago region.
Read our full guide →Upscape
Park & natureFree entryUpscape is a distinctive park and nature venue in Santiago, Chile, that also ranks #47 among 263 food and drink spots in the city.
Read our full guide →Turismo Flecha Extrema
Park & natureTurismo Flecha Extrema is a specialized tour operator based in Santiago, Chile, that caters to adventure seekers and nature enthusiasts.
Read our full guide →CineHoyts Parque Arauco
EntertainmentCineHoyts Parque Arauco is a contemporary movie theater located within the bustling Parque Arauco shopping center in the upscale Las Condes district of Santiago.
Read our full guide →Cerro Manquehue
Park & natureFree entryCerro Manquehue is a prominent hill in the Vitacura district of Santiago, Chile, popular among hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Read our full guide →Enjoy and Travels
Park & natureFree entryEnjoy and Travels is a park and nature attraction located in Santiago, Chile, providing a peaceful escape from the urban environment.
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How we pick these
We keep only child-appropriate venue types — parks, zoos, hands-on museums, theme parks — then rank them by how many families actually review them well, out of the 128 Santiago places we track. Refreshed monthly, with no paid placement.
Good to know
Most picks suit ages 2 to 10; a few also work for older kids and teens.
Popular museums and parks in Santiago are calmest right at opening or after 3pm.
Keep one indoor pick in your back pocket in case the forecast turns.
Common questions
Is Santiago good to visit with kids?+
Yes. Parks, boat rides and hands-on museums make it easy to break up sightseeing with things children enjoy, and every spot on this list is one families rate highly.
What can you do for free with kids in Santiago?+
Plenty of parks and playgrounds cost nothing. See our free things to do in Santiago for the full set.
How many days do you need in Santiago with children?+
Two to three days is enough to cover the highlights at a relaxed, kid-friendly pace.
Rather have a human do the planning? A Local Friend can build this day for you, at local prices.