There are many people living in Santiago who say they have nothing to visit, it is true, because they are accustomed to see the same thing, but for a foreigner the sites to be visited are:
Plaza Ñuñoa is a traditional place to go in Santiago; it offers several alternatives to have fun and knowing local people. There are wonderful restaurants, bars, pubs and clubs, and sometimes also music events. It is said to be a safe neighborhood where locals and tourists spend a great time with their friends.
City centre is one of the must of Santiago. If they want to see daily capital life I hardly recommend walking through the pedestrian path Paseo Ahumada until reaching Armas Square, here they can find shops, restaurants, cinemas, offices, and also they can see urban shows, typical street characters such as lustrabotas, hawkers, etcetera. From the square they can go walking to the presidential palace La Moneda and appreciate the typical architecture of the zone.
San Cristobal Hill is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Santiago. It is a great park placed in the middle of the city. You can go in the morning and go up walking, biking or jogging following the principal road, also for the adventurers there are alternatives dirt paths! and for the laziest there is a cable railway which take you to the top. In the hill there are places to do barbecue, city sights and in summer are available public swimming pools. On the top, there is an amazing view of almost the whole city (especially after a rainy day) also you can go to the restaurant.
Santa Lucía hill and craft market
I recommend to visit Santa Lucía hill because is a beautiful and traditional park placed near the city centre and also the place where Pedro de Valdivia founded the city in 1541. If you go at noon, you will hear the typical sound of the cannon.
After visiting the hill you can go to Santa Lucia craft market where you can find any kind of handicrafts and souvenirs.
Bellavista neighborhood
You can go either at day or night. At day you can see the typical architecture, go to Pablo Neruda’s house La Chascona or enjoy the food of the variety of its restaurants, also you can find handicrafts and souvenirs.
Bellavista is an epicenter of Santiago’s night life, it counts with loads of clubs and bars. I would recommend arriving at eve, walking around its streets, drinking a beer in one of the several bars and then enjoying in one of the clubs.
Plaza Ñuñoa is a traditional place to go in Santiago; it offers several alternatives to have fun and knowing local people. There are wonderful restaurants, bars, pubs and clubs, and sometimes also music events. It is said to be a safe neighborhood where locals and tourists spend a great time with their friends.
City centre is one of the must of Santiago. If they want to see daily capital life I hardly recommend walking through the pedestrian path Paseo Ahumada until reaching Armas Square, here they can find shops, restaurants, cinemas, offices, and also they can see urban shows, typical street characters such as lustrabotas, hawkers, etcetera. From the square they can go walking to the presidential palace La Moneda and appreciate the typical architecture of the zone.
San Cristobal Hill is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Santiago. It is a great park placed in the middle of the city. You can go in the morning and go up walking, biking or jogging following the principal road, also for the adventurers there are alternatives dirt paths! and for the laziest there is a cable railway which take you to the top. In the hill there are places to do barbecue, city sights and in summer are available public swimming pools. On the top, there is an amazing view of almost the whole city (especially after a rainy day) also you can go to the restaurant.
Santa Lucía hill and craft market
I recommend to visit Santa Lucía hill because is a beautiful and traditional park placed near the city centre and also the place where Pedro de Valdivia founded the city in 1541. If you go at noon, you will hear the typical sound of the cannon.
After visiting the hill you can go to Santa Lucia craft market where you can find any kind of handicrafts and souvenirs.
Bellavista neighborhood
You can go either at day or night. At day you can see the typical architecture, go to Pablo Neruda’s house La Chascona or enjoy the food of the variety of its restaurants, also you can find handicrafts and souvenirs.
Bellavista is an epicenter of Santiago’s night life, it counts with loads of clubs and bars. I would recommend arriving at eve, walking around its streets, drinking a beer in one of the several bars and then enjoying in one of the clubs.
