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If you’re looking for a museum in Santiago that you can visit with your entire family, it doesn’t get better than Mirador. The city’s top kid-friendly museum offers interactive exhibits for people of all ages, which present science and technology in a fun way.
National Aerospace Museum
Santiago is home to several museums dedicated to different means of transportation, but none of them is as impressive as this one. Dedicated to aeronautical and space heritage, this museum offers exhibits on aviation history, aircraft halls, and a special corner dedicated to kids.
Museo de la Moda
If you have a soft spot for fashion and design, you should make sure to check out this quirky museum during your visit to Santiago. This privately-owned museum features decorative arts, textiles, costumes, and accessories dating from the 50s and 60s to the present day.
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Located on the remains of a volcano from 15 million years ago, Santa Lucía Hill is a tiny hill in the very heart of Santiago. Its small size doesn’t take away from its beauty, and its ornate terraces and fountains, landscaped gardens, and a summit viewpoint are definitely worth exploring.
San Cristóbal Hill
San Cristóbal Hill is one of Santiago’s most popular tourist attractions, and not only because it offers the best views in the entire city. It’s also known for being home to Chile’s National Zoo, the Blessed Virgin Mary statue, and countless hiking trails you can explore during your visit.
Renca Hill
Renca Hill is nowhere near as popular as Santa Lucía and San Cristóbal, but there’s one tiny detail that sets it apart. At 905 meters above sea level, Renca is Santiago’s highest hill, and it’s a huge hit with hikers hunting for the most impressive view of the entire city.
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Barrio Italia is the unspoken bohemian capital of Santiago. It is full of life and is a place for young artists to flourish.
Parque Bustamante
If you have a love of architecture, this is one of the districts to check out. There are some great cafes and chill out spots too.
Bellavista
Bellavista is full of street art and is buzzing at night. There are all sorts of clubs and bars to let loose after a day of exploring.
Centro Historico
If you want to see some history and immerse yourself in culture, you ought to head to the city center. I mean, you don’t even need to be able to speak Spanish to see that it’s in the name.
Alonso de Cordoba
If you want to have a nose and see what life is like for the upper middle class, check out this luxurious neighborhood.
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Plaza de Armas is the historical center of the city as well as the home to many historic buildings. The beautiful square is covered in palm trees and surrounded by some truly gorgeous buildings. Some of them are the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Central Post Office, and the Royal Court Palace. There you will also find local painters working and selling their art.
Plaza de Armas #santiagocl #santiagodechile #santigochile #santiago #santiagodechile #atardecer #sunset #plazadearmassantiago #plazadearmassantiagodechile #iglesia #church #centrodesantiago #megustachile #chilelikes #plazadesantiago #santiagocentro #santiagocl #chileesmioCerro San Cristóbal is one the most beautiful spots in the city because it gives you the perfect view of the city and all the nature that surrounds it. This park is not only home to spectacular views but also the National Zoo, a Japenese style garden, and two pools that are open in the summertime. Although to get to it it’s about a 45-minute hike, it’s worth it in the end. You can also take a funicular up there if you can’t make it physically.
Museo de la Memoria y de los Derechos Humanos is a fairly new museum that opened to celebrate 200 years of independence for Chile. This is an essential stop on the tour of Santiago because it really gives you the history behind the city’s past problems with dictatorship and human rights violations, an important issue still today in Chile. Although the museum is free, unless you speak Spanish you should pay to get an English audio guide.
Markets
There are so many different markets throughout the city, and they are essential to getting the full authentic feel. Start with La Vega Central Market, where you will find an amazing array of produce grown in the Chilean Central Valley. This is one of the most famous, largest, and oldest markets in the city. It was created in the late 19th century and is home to over 500 stalls.
If you are looking for small trinkets and gifts for friends and family back at home, stop by the Santa Lucia Market for all your shopping needs. There you will find inexpensive items, but things that are still authentically Chilean.
If you are looking for something more upscale, check out the Los Dominicos Village, a market that sells handmade artisan goods. There are tons of shops and cafes that offer authentic Chilean style, and often there are street performers and musicians.
Nightlife
The nightlife in Santiago is one of the best in South America. Keep in mind that most parties don’t start before midnight. If you are looking to bar hop, go to the Barrio Bellavista neighborhood. The best advice for a night out in Santiago is to just go where the people are, and wherever everyone is gathering is the best place to be.
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Around 100 km north of Puerto Natales is one of the most amazing natural areas in Chile, the Torres Del Paine National Park. Mountains, lakes, rivers, and glaciers, everything is beautifully packed here and ready for exploring.
Valle de la Luna and the Atacama Desert
Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley) is located near the border with Bolivia, in the middle of the Atacama Desert. It got its name because it resembles the moon surface a lot.
Easter Island
Rapa Nui, or Easter Island, got its name because it was discovered on Easter Sunday in 1722. It’s officially a part of Chile but 3,500 km away from the mainland, so visiting it requires separate organization.
Santiago
Financial, business, and cultural capital of the country, Santiago, has plenty of galleries, museums, restaurants, and stores.
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. . Lake District
When you’re in Chile, don’t miss the Lake District. It has many lakes, rivers, volcanoes, and waterfalls you can enjoy and take a break from daily life.
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