Guidebook for Santiago
Essentials
Unimarc
56 Av. PortugalThe closest supermarket to our apartment
Food Scene
Center for art, culture and cuisine. They offer a variety of activities and services, with restaurants, restobars, fine quality art crafts, wine shops, an art gallery, ice cream parlor and more.
313 residents recomanen
Patio Bellavista
50 ConstituciónCenter for art, culture and cuisine. They offer a variety of activities and services, with restaurants, restobars, fine quality art crafts, wine shops, an art gallery, ice cream parlor and more.
Center for cultural expressions, with cinemas, theaters, museums, restaurants and bars. Activities such as festivals and live performances are commonly held throughout the streets of Lastarria.
357 residents recomanen
Paseo Barrio Lastarria
305 José Victorino LastarriaCenter for cultural expressions, with cinemas, theaters, museums, restaurants and bars. Activities such as festivals and live performances are commonly held throughout the streets of Lastarria.
Santiago´s distinctive market. The current wrought - iron building dates from 1872. In addition to an appealing selection of fruit, vegetables and fish, the market contains a lot of restaurants.
295 residents recomanen
Mercado Central de Santiago
Avenida San PabloSantiago´s distinctive market. The current wrought - iron building dates from 1872. In addition to an appealing selection of fruit, vegetables and fish, the market contains a lot of restaurants.
Azotea Matilde is imposed as the first restoroof of our capital, renewing the cuisine and offering a different picture where the view of Santiago is the real protagonist.
41 residents recomanen
Azotea Matilde
0118 Antonia López de BelloAzotea Matilde is imposed as the first restoroof of our capital, renewing the cuisine and offering a different picture where the view of Santiago is the real protagonist.
Creative flavors like Earl Grey, dark chocolate with pepper, and rose petal are what keep customers coming back. It is one of the “25 Best Ice Cream Parlours in the World” according to The Daily Meal.
80 residents recomanen
Emporio La Rosa
291 MercedCreative flavors like Earl Grey, dark chocolate with pepper, and rose petal are what keep customers coming back. It is one of the “25 Best Ice Cream Parlours in the World” according to The Daily Meal.
Everything Else
The Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts is one of the major centers for Chilean art and for broader South American art. Was established in 1880 (making it the oldest in South America).
748 residents recomanen
Museu Nacional de Belles Arts
650 José Miguel de La BarraThe Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts is one of the major centers for Chilean art and for broader South American art. Was established in 1880 (making it the oldest in South America).
One of Chilean poet Pablo Neruda’s houses. It appears as a house of fairytales, an enchanted garden hanging over the city. The same spirit that brings his poetry to life is also present in his houses.
221 residents recomanen
La Chascona
0192 Fernando Márquez de La PlataOne of Chilean poet Pablo Neruda’s houses. It appears as a house of fairytales, an enchanted garden hanging over the city. The same spirit that brings his poetry to life is also present in his houses.
Art museum dedicated to the study and display of pre-Columbian artworks and artifacts from Central and South America. The collection ranges from about 10,000 years.
381 residents recomanen
Museu Chileno de Arte Precolombino
361 BanderaArt museum dedicated to the study and display of pre-Columbian artworks and artifacts from Central and South America. The collection ranges from about 10,000 years.
Founded on 1911, the collection consists of everyday life objects from Chile such as women's clothing, sewing machines, furniture, and other decorative and functional pieces.
100 residents recomanen
Museu Històric Nacional
951 Pl. de ArmasFounded on 1911, the collection consists of everyday life objects from Chile such as women's clothing, sewing machines, furniture, and other decorative and functional pieces.
The Museum of Memory and Human Rights is dedicated to commemorate the victims of human rights violations during the civic-military regime led by Augusto Pinochet between 1973 and 1990.
365 residents recomanen
Museu de la Memòria i els Drets Humans
501 MatucanaThe Museum of Memory and Human Rights is dedicated to commemorate the victims of human rights violations during the civic-military regime led by Augusto Pinochet between 1973 and 1990.
One of the largest and most modern city parks. It has an artificial lake with fish and black-necked swans, walking trails, bike paths and a restaurant from where you can appreciate the scenery.
416 residents recomanen
Parc Bicentenario
3236 BicentenarioOne of the largest and most modern city parks. It has an artificial lake with fish and black-necked swans, walking trails, bike paths and a restaurant from where you can appreciate the scenery.
It was founded in 1813. The architecture is French neoclassical style, and on the inside it is decorated with murals of Chilean painters.
131 residents recomanen
Chilean National Library
651 Avenida Libertador Bernardo O'HigginsIt was founded in 1813. The architecture is French neoclassical style, and on the inside it is decorated with murals of Chilean painters.
Sightseeing
The hill comprises a 65,300 square metre park adorned with ornate facades, stairways and fountains. At the highest point there is a viewpoint popular with tourists visiting the city.
960 residents recomanen
Santa Lucía
The hill comprises a 65,300 square metre park adorned with ornate facades, stairways and fountains. At the highest point there is a viewpoint popular with tourists visiting the city.
Cerro San Cristóbal rises about 300 m above the rest of Santiago. On its summit there is a sanctuary with a 22 meter statue of the Virgin Mary. At the foothills, is the Chilean National Zoo.
981 residents recomanen
Cerro San Cristobal
Cerro San Cristóbal rises about 300 m above the rest of Santiago. On its summit there is a sanctuary with a 22 meter statue of the Virgin Mary. At the foothills, is the Chilean National Zoo.
Palacio de La Moneda (Spanish: Coin Palace) is the seat of the President of the Republic of Chile. It occupies an entire block and its construction began in 1784 and was opened in 1805.
561 residents recomanen
Palau de la Moneda
S/N MonedaPalacio de La Moneda (Spanish: Coin Palace) is the seat of the President of the Republic of Chile. It occupies an entire block and its construction began in 1784 and was opened in 1805.
The Plaza de Armas is the main square of Santiago. Surrounding the square are some historic buildings, including the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago and the Central Post Office Building.
452 residents recomanen
Plaça de les Armes
Plaza de ArmasThe Plaza de Armas is the main square of Santiago. Surrounding the square are some historic buildings, including the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago and the Central Post Office Building.
Shopping
Six-floor shopping mall (largest mall in South America) with an observation deck located in floors 61 and 62, offering 360° views of Santiago from a 300 m height (tallest building in Latin America).
1273 residents recomanen
Centre Costanera
2425 Andres BelloSix-floor shopping mall (largest mall in South America) with an observation deck located in floors 61 and 62, offering 360° views of Santiago from a 300 m height (tallest building in Latin America).
Santiago’s Barrio Italia, with its quaint art galleries, hidden patios and tranquil charm, earned a place on luxury magazine Destination’s list of the world’s best shopping districts.
283 residents recomanen
Barrio Italia TV
Avenida ItaliaSantiago’s Barrio Italia, with its quaint art galleries, hidden patios and tranquil charm, earned a place on luxury magazine Destination’s list of the world’s best shopping districts.
Craft and souvenir market located in Santiago downtown. It has a wide range of handicrafts as well as souvenirs and it is visited for both locals and foreigners.
58 residents recomanen
Craft Fair Saint Lucia
Craft and souvenir market located in Santiago downtown. It has a wide range of handicrafts as well as souvenirs and it is visited for both locals and foreigners.
Drinks & Nightlife
Barrio Bellavista is a must stop. It is known as Santiago's bohemian quarter, offering a great mix of graffiti, cafes, restaurants, bars among colorful antique homes.
418 residents recomanen
Barrio Bellavista
14 Antonia López de BelloBarrio Bellavista is a must stop. It is known as Santiago's bohemian quarter, offering a great mix of graffiti, cafes, restaurants, bars among colorful antique homes.
This dive bar defines the bohemic Santiago with a folkloric touch. Sample a "terremoto" (earthquake) -a classic Chilean drink- at La Piojera and you will walk out feeling like a tremor just hit you.
185 residents recomanen
La Piojera
1030 AillavilúThis dive bar defines the bohemic Santiago with a folkloric touch. Sample a "terremoto" (earthquake) -a classic Chilean drink- at La Piojera and you will walk out feeling like a tremor just hit you.
The first wine bar in the city. One of their best choices for wine tasting is to pick one of their “vuelos”, which consist of 3 wine glasses for a certain pairing.
125 residents recomanen
Bocanáriz
276 José Victorino LastarriaThe first wine bar in the city. One of their best choices for wine tasting is to pick one of their “vuelos”, which consist of 3 wine glasses for a certain pairing.
Entertainment & Activities
For over 30 years, this amusement park has been the leading one in the country. Fantasilandia has to offer a great number of attractions, rides and shows for the whole family.
130 residents recomanen
Fantasilandia
938 Parque O'HigginsFor over 30 years, this amusement park has been the leading one in the country. Fantasilandia has to offer a great number of attractions, rides and shows for the whole family.