Chile
15 Best Markets in Chile
The markets travelers rate highest across Chile, with what makes each worth the trip.
Ranked by traveler review volume across 287 tracked places in Chile. Updated monthly.
Mercado Central de Santiago
Market · SantiagoMercado Central de Santiago is the central market of Santiago de Chile. It opened in 1872, replacing an earlier market destroyed by fire.
Read our full guide →Central Market (Mercado Central)
Market · SantiagoFree entryCentral Market (Mercado Central) in Santiago is a vibrant hub of local life, housed in a striking 19th-century iron-and-glass building in the Santa Lucia district.
Read our full guide →Parque Arauco
Market · SantiagoFree entryParque Arauco is one of Santiago's premier shopping centers, located in the upscale Las Condes district along Avenida Presidente Kennedy.
Read our full guide →La Vega Central
Market · SantiagoFree entryLa Vega Central is Santiago's largest and most traditional market, located in the Recoleta neighborhood.
Read our full guide →Mercado Tirso de Molina
Market · SantiagoFree entryMercado Tirso de Molina is a lively market located in the heart of Santiago, Chile. It is a favorite among locals for its wide array of fresh fruits, vegetables, seafood, and meats.
Read our full guide →Casacostanera
Market · SantiagoFree entryCasacostanera is a modern marketplace located in the affluent Vitacura neighborhood of Santiago, Chile.
Read our full guide →Portal de Dehesa
Market · SantiagoFree entryPortal de Dehesa is a contemporary shopping mall located in the affluent Lo Barnechea neighborhood of Santiago, Chile.
Read our full guide →Bio-Bio Market
Market · SantiagoFree entryBio-Bio Market (Feria Bio-Bio) is one of Santiago's most iconic markets, located in the heart of the city.
Read our full guide →Despensa 1893 Gourmet
Market · SantiagoFree entryDespensa 1893 Gourmet is a charming market located on Avenida Italia in the Ñuñoa district of Santiago.
Read our full guide →Mercado Drugstore
Market · ProvidenciaFree entryMercado Drugstore is a unique concept store in the upscale Providencia neighborhood of Santiago.
Read our full guide →La Vega Chica
Market · SantiagoFree entryLa Vega Chica is a lively market located in the heart of Santiago, nestled between Artesanos, Antonio Lopez Bello, and Gandarillas streets.
Read our full guide →Damien Mercier
Market · SantiagoFree entryDamien Mercier is a sophisticated market located in the upscale Las Condes neighborhood of Santiago, Chile.
Read our full guide →Santiago Wine Club Lastarria
Market · SantiagoFree entrySantiago Wine Club Lastarria is a charming wine shop and tasting bar nestled in the heart of the vibrant Lastarria district.
Read our full guide →Vega Poniente - Mercado - Santiago
Market · SantiagoFree entryVega Poniente is one of Santiago's largest and most authentic traditional markets, located at the intersection of Maquinista Escobar, San Vicente, and Tucapel streets.
Read our full guide →Brann Academy
Market · SantiagoFree entryBrann Academy is a niche market in Santiago, Chile, catering to sports enthusiasts and fitness professionals.
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Good to know
What is the best-known of the markets in Chile?
Mercado Central de Santiago in Santiago is the most reviewed, with 6,159 traveler reviews and a 3.4 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.
Which of Chile's markets is worth going out of your way for?
Parque Arauco in Santiago rates highest at 4.5 out of 5 across 3,790 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.
Which city in Chile has the most markets?
Santiago, with 14 on this list, ahead of Providencia 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 markets free to visit?
Yes, 14: Central Market (Mercado Central), Parque Arauco, La Vega Central and others. That is based on each place's own visiting information, not an assumption about the category.
How is this list of markets 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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