Costs nothing · Santiago, Chile
15 Free Things to Do in Santiago
The best budget in travel is zero. These Santiago spots have verified free entry.
Free means verified: each entry policy here is checked, out of 128 tracked Santiago places. Updated monthly.
Barrio Lastarria
NeighborhoodBarrio 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…
Read our full guide →Central Market (Mercado Central)
MarketCentral 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
MarketParque Arauco is one of Santiago's premier shopping centers, located in the upscale Las Condes district along Avenida Presidente Kennedy.
Read our full guide →Paseo Ahumada
LandmarkPaseo 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 →Isidora Goyenechea
NeighborhoodIsidora Goyenechea is a vibrant street and neighborhood in the upscale Las Condes area of Santiago, Chile.
Read our full guide →Parque De Las Esculturas
Park & natureParque 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 →Castillo Hidalgo
LandmarkCastillo Hidalgo is a historic fortress perched on Santa Lucía Hill in the heart of Santiago, Chile.
Read our full guide →Vitacura
NeighborhoodVitacura is one of Santiago's most affluent and well-planned neighborhoods, located in the northeastern part of the city.
Read our full guide →Plaza Nunoa
Park & naturePlaza Nunoa is a beloved urban park located in the heart of Santiago's Nunoa district.
Read our full guide →Centro Cultural Gabriela Mistral GAM
EntertainmentCentro Cultural Gabriela Mistral (GAM) is a dynamic hub for the arts in the heart of Santiago.
Read our full guide →La Vega Central
MarketLa Vega Central is Santiago's largest and most traditional market, located in the Recoleta neighborhood.
Read our full guide →Mercado Tirso de Molina
MarketMercado 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 →Upscape
Park & natureUpscape 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 →Casacostanera
MarketCasacostanera is a modern marketplace located in the affluent Vitacura neighborhood of Santiago, Chile.
Read our full guide →Plaza de la Aviacion
LandmarkPlaza 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.
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How we pick these
Every place here is genuinely free to enter. We filter the 128 Santiago places we track down to those with no admission charge, then rank them by traveler reviews. Updated monthly.
Good to know
A few museums are free only on set days — check opening info before you go.
Entry is free, but transport, snacks and lockers in Santiago still add up.
Free attractions draw crowds; mornings are usually the calmest.
Common questions
What can you do for free in Santiago?+
This list ranks the best no-cost things to do in Santiago, from parks and viewpoints to museums with free entry.
Are there free museums in Santiago?+
Some museums are free all the time and others on specific days. The verified-free ones are included above.
Is Santiago expensive to visit?+
You can see a lot of Santiago on a tight budget by leaning on the free attractions here and eating where locals do.
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