Chile
15 Best Landmarks in Chile
If landmarks are your reason to travel, this is Chile sorted for you.
Ranked by traveler review volume across 287 tracked places in Chile. Updated monthly.
La Moneda Palace
Landmark · SantiagoLa Moneda Palace is the seat of the president of Chile, located in downtown Santiago. It occupies an entire block in the Civic District, bordered by Moneda, Morandé, Alameda, and Teatinos streets.
Read our full guide →Plaza de Armas (Santiago)
Landmark · SantiagoPlaza de Armas is the main square of Santiago, Chile. It sits above an old Inca settlement and was the center of the city's original grid layout.
Read our full guide →Paseo Ahumada
Landmark · SantiagoFree entryPaseo Ahumada is a vibrant pedestrian thoroughfare in the heart of Santiago's downtown, connecting the Plaza de Armas to the Alameda.
Read our full guide →Castillo Hidalgo
Landmark · SantiagoFree entryCastillo Hidalgo is a historic fortress perched on Santa Lucía Hill in the heart of Santiago, Chile.
Read our full guide →Teatro Municipal Las Condes
Landmark · SantiagoTeatro Municipal Las Condes is a premier cultural venue located in the upscale Las Condes district of Santiago, Chile.
Read our full guide →City Trekking Guide
Landmark · SantiagoCity Trekking Guide offers a unique way to explore Santiago beyond the typical tourist path.
Read our full guide →Plaza de la Aviacion
Landmark · SantiagoFree entryPlaza de la Aviación is a major traffic circle and public space located at the intersection of Avenida Nueva Providencia and Avenida Eliodoro Yáñez in the Providencia district of Santiago.
Read our full guide →Palacio de Tribunales de Justicia
Landmark · SantiagoFree entryThe Palacio de Tribunales de Justicia (Palace of Justice) is a grand neoclassical building located on Calle Compañía de Jesús in central Santiago, Chile.
Read our full guide →Torre Entel
Landmark · SantiagoTorre Entel is a 127-meter-tall telecommunications tower that has become an iconic landmark on Santiago's skyline.
Read our full guide →Plaza Baquedano (Plaza Italia)
Landmark · SantiagoFree entryPlaza Baquedano, commonly called Plaza Italia, is a bustling roundabout and square in Santiago where several major avenues converge.
Read our full guide →Puente Pio Nono
Landmark · SantiagoFree entryPuente Pio Nono is a pedestrian bridge spanning the Mapocho River in Santiago, linking the bohemian Bellavista neighborhood with the city center.
Read our full guide →One Tour
Landmark · SantiagoOne Tour is a bespoke sightseeing experience in Santiago, Chile, operated by a single passionate local guide.
Read our full guide →Plaza de Armas
Landmark · Los AngelesFree entryPlaza de Armas is the main square of Los Angeles, Chile, located at the intersection of Colo Colo and Urenda streets.
Read our full guide →Monumento Al General San Martin y a Los Ejercitos de la Independencia
Landmark · SantiagoFree entryDominating the Plaza de la Ciudadanía, this imposing monument features a bronze equestrian statue of General San Martín atop a granite pedestal, surrounded by allegorical figures and reliefs…
Read our full guide →Mercado Urbano Tobalaba
Landmark · SantiagoFree entryMercado Urbano Tobalaba, often called MUT, is a dynamic indoor market located in the upscale Las Condes neighborhood of Santiago.
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Good to know
What is the best-known of the landmarks in Chile?
La Moneda Palace in Santiago is the most reviewed, with 7,835 traveler reviews and a 4.3 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.
Which of Chile's landmarks is worth going out of your way for?
City Trekking Guide in Santiago rates highest at 5.0 out of 5 across 329 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.
Which city in Chile has the most landmarks?
Santiago, with 14 on this list, ahead of Los Angeles on 1. The list spans 2 cities in total, capped at three per city so one big city cannot crowd out the rest of the country.
Are any of these landmarks free to visit?
Yes, 9: Paseo Ahumada, Castillo Hidalgo, Plaza de la Aviacion and others. That is based on each place's own visiting information, not an assumption about the category.
How is this list of landmarks ranked?
By how many travelers reviewed each place, filtered to those rated well enough to be worth your time, drawn from 287 tracked places in Chile. No one pays to appear on it, and the order is refreshed monthly as new reviews land.
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