Welcome to Santiago de Chile
Santiago is a city where the breathtaking beauty of the Andes meets a bustling metropolitan capital. Its mountainous terrain and its proximity to Chile’s central coastline are ideal for experiencing the nature and culture of the most southern country in the world.
Santiago captivates with its assorted panoramas and its versatility. The Chilean capital fills with life all those that
visit. Lose yourself in its streets to find original art galleries, innovative design stores and arts & crafts fairs, as well
as restaurants, bars and coffee shops.
Learn more about Chile in its many museums or visit the Central Market to taste exquisite products of the Chilean
cuisine.If the outdoors is your thing, admire the capital from the surrounding hills to marvel at the views of Santiago.
When shopping, do not miss the elegant Alonso de Córdoba neighborhood and the city’s many modern shopping malls.
Explore the charms Santiago:
Discover Cerro San Cristóbal as the locals call it, while walking around the capital city’s largest urban natural area,
which is part of the Metropolitan Park. Put on your sneakers and walk, jog or bike up to the top of the San Cristóbal
Hill. At the summit you can quench your thirst with a delicious mote con huesillo.
Enjoy a panoramic view of the city, looking out from above and take some snapshots. Visit the Metropolitan Zoo, located
up the hill, where you can see many animals from around the world and Chile.
Relax and share a drink with friends in the Bellavista District. Known for its Bohemian history, this is the ideal place
to relax and “tirar la talla” ¹. An endless list of restaurants, pubs, bars and clubs await you every night because,
Bellavista never sleeps!
During the day you can visit the house-museum, La Chascona, which belonged to the poet laureate Pablo Neruda. You can
also visit several local theaters such as San Ginés, Centro Mori and the Bellavista Theater, among many others.
With its great business offer, enticing and assorted restaurants and entertaining nightlife, Providencia welcomes you to
the center of Santiago’s celebrations. Visit the Las Esculturas y Balmaceda parks. Enjoy the bookstores, coffee shops
and quaint boutiques in Barrio Italia and Bellavista’s busy nightlife.
Put on your sneakers and challenge your endurance as you climb the San Cristobal Hill and tour Santiago’s Metropolitan
Park on foot or by bike. Once at the top take out your camera and capture a beautiful panoramic view of the metropolitan
valley!
Known for its rich cultural and gastronomic offerings and its bohemian atmosphere, this neighborhood has evolved over
time to become a meeting place, entertainment and social life for both locals and visitors, all this makes it an
interesting place to go for a walk and eat, on weekdays and weekends.
The picturesque Italia neighborhood, located in an area of low-rise buildings with colorful facades, is dotted with casual Italian restaurants, pizzerias and ice cream parlors with shaded terraces. The small shopping mall Paseo Estación Italia features stores selling local artisanal products, Chilean fashion designers, home decor stores and gourmet food stalls. Along Santa Isabel Street, there are relaxed bars and cocktail bars with live music.
