Guidebook for Santiago
Sightseeing
Chile’s presidential offices are in the Palacio de la Moneda. The ornate neoclassical building was designed by Italian architect Joaquín Toesca in the late 18th century.
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La Moneda Palace
S/N MonedaChile’s presidential offices are in the Palacio de la Moneda. The ornate neoclassical building was designed by Italian architect Joaquín Toesca in the late 18th century.
The first stone of the austere Iglesia de San Francisco was laid in 1586, making it Santiago’s oldest surviving colonial building. Its sturdy walls have weathered some powerful earthquakes.
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Il-Knisja ta 'San Frangisk, Santiago de Chile
834 Av Libertador Bernardo O'HigginsThe first stone of the austere Iglesia de San Francisco was laid in 1586, making it Santiago’s oldest surviving colonial building. Its sturdy walls have weathered some powerful earthquakes.
One of the most important Universities in Chile. A nice place to visit if you like arquitecture.
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Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
340 Av Libertador Bernardo O'HigginsOne of the most important Universities in Chile. A nice place to visit if you like arquitecture.
La Chascona was one of Chilean poet Pablo Neruda’s three houses, the others being his house in Isla Negra and La Sebastiana, his house in Valparaíso.
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La Chascona
0192 Fernando Márquez de La PlataLa Chascona was one of Chilean poet Pablo Neruda’s three houses, the others being his house in Isla Negra and La Sebastiana, his house in Valparaíso.
The dinky Zoológico Nacional houses an aging bunch of neglected animals. It is, however, probably the only place in Chile where you are assured a glimpse of the dinky pudú deer Chile’s national animal
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Zoológico Nacional de Chile
The dinky Zoológico Nacional houses an aging bunch of neglected animals. It is, however, probably the only place in Chile where you are assured a glimpse of the dinky pudú deer Chile’s national animal
Food Scene
one of the coolest areas in Santiago sorrounded by historic streets, restaurants in old houses, book shops, decoration shops and historic buildings built during the period of Santiago´s foundation.
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Paseo Barrio Lastarria
305 José Victorino Lastarriaone of the coolest areas in Santiago sorrounded by historic streets, restaurants in old houses, book shops, decoration shops and historic buildings built during the period of Santiago´s foundation.
Upmarket eateries and posh souvenir shops ranged around a huge courtyard make up Patio Bellavista, a clear attempt by developers to spruce up the barrio’s tattered charm.
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Puerto del Alto
9001 Avenida Presidente KennedyUpmarket eateries and posh souvenir shops ranged around a huge courtyard make up Patio Bellavista, a clear attempt by developers to spruce up the barrio’s tattered charm.
Arts & Culture
The National Library is in one of the oldest and most beautiful buildings in Santiago. Must visit!
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Chilean National Library
651 Avenida Libertador Bernardo O'HigginsThe National Library is in one of the oldest and most beautiful buildings in Santiago. Must visit!
Dozens of intricately molded anthropomorphic vessels, star exhibits include hefty Mayan stone stele and a fascinating Andean textile display.
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Mużew Kolezzjonista tal-Arti Prekolumbjana
361 BanderaDozens of intricately molded anthropomorphic vessels, star exhibits include hefty Mayan stone stele and a fascinating Andean textile display.
Drinks & Nightlife
Noisy regulars pack the sticky tables, which are crammed with glass tumblers of the house specialties: chicha, sweet Chilean cider, and the earth-moving terremoto, a potent mix of wine and ice cream.
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La Piojera
1030 AillavilúNoisy regulars pack the sticky tables, which are crammed with glass tumblers of the house specialties: chicha, sweet Chilean cider, and the earth-moving terremoto, a potent mix of wine and ice cream.
Everything Else
Raspberries, quinces, figs, peaches, persimmons, custard apples… if it grows in Chile, you’ll find it at La Vega Central. Go early to see the hollering vendors in full swing.
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Comunidad Mercado de la Vega
393 Dávila BaezaRaspberries, quinces, figs, peaches, persimmons, custard apples… if it grows in Chile, you’ll find it at La Vega Central. Go early to see the hollering vendors in full swing.