Tourist Attractions in Santiago

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Park

Bicentennial Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 54,887 reviews

Parqué Bicentenario in Santiago is a bright, family-friendly urban oasis set along the Mapocho River in the Vitacura district. Spanning several hectares, it combines wetland lagoons, grassy promenades, artful sculptures, and shady trees with wide bike and jogging paths. It’s ideal for a relaxing stroll, a picnic, or a balanced day of outdoors and café stops, with frequent farmers markets and seasonal performances adding local color. Expect clean, safe grounds, vivid flower beds, and skyline views to the Andes; free entry, well-marked routes, and ample photo-worthy moments for visitors of all ages.

Av. Bicentenario 3236, Vitacura, Región Metropolitana, Chile

Opening hours · Today: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM Open now

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Santiago Metropolitan Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 44,386 reviews

Parque Metropolitano de Santiago, the city’s vast urban green lung, sits on Cerro San Cristóbal and offers panoramic views over downtown Santiago to the snow-capped Andes. It’s home to the Chilean National Zoo, lush botanical gardens, a charming Japanese garden, and winding trails perfect for a relaxed hike or a scenic bike ride. Visitors can ride the funicular or cable car to the hill’s summit for sweeping cityscapes, enjoy playgrounds and open-air terraces, and escape the bustle with shaded paths, fountains, and abundant picnic spots.

Pío Nono 450, Recoleta, Región Metropolitana, Chile

Opening hours · Today: 6:00 AM – 7:30 PM Open now

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Landmark Scenic Spot

Sky Costanera

4.7 ★★★★★ 25,569 reviews

Sky Costanera is Santiago’s panoramic crown, perched atop the Gran Torre Santiago in the Costanera Center complex. Rising over 300 meters, it hosts the highest observation decks in Latin America, offering breathtaking 360-degree views of the Andes, the Andean foothills, and the sprawling city below. Visitors glide up in high-speed elevators and step onto glass-enclosed platforms to photograph skyline silhouettes, sunset palettes, and the Pacific coastline on clear days. An essential stop for first-time visitors, it pairs modern Chilean urbanism with dramatic, unforgettable vistas.

Av. Andrés Bello 2425, 7510689 Providencia, Región Metropolitana, Chile

Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM Open now

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Santa Lucía Hill

4.7 ★★★★★ 15,882 reviews

Cerro Santa Lucía, commonly called Santa Lucía Hill, is a compact urban park rising in the heart of downtown Santiago. Surrounded by arches, fountains and paths, it preserves a slice of colonial history atop a volcanic hill that once defended the city. Visitors stroll shaded walks, admire ornate staircases, and linger at panoramic viewpoints with sweeping vistas of the Andes and the skyline. A funicular elevator provides easy ascent from the metro area, while bronze sculptures and tiled plazas offer photo-worthy stops, making it a pleasant, atmospheric escape amid Chile's capital.

Sta. Lucía, Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile

Opening hours · Today: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Open now

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Museum

Museum of Memory & Human Rights

4.7 ★★★★★ 14,383 reviews

The Museum of Memory & Human Rights in Santiago is a powerful homage to Chile’s recent history, centered on the human rights violations during the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet. Set in a striking, modern building near the downtown riverfront, it chronicles the 1973 coup, disappearances, and the resilience of victims and families through provocative exhibits, archival footage, and personal testimonies. Visitors can expect a thoughtful, somber journey that combines history with contemporary reflection, multimedia displays, and monuments outside. It’s essential for understanding Chile’s past, and invites dialogue on justice, memory, and reconciliation.

Estación Metro, Matucana 501, Santiago, 8350392 Quinta Normal, Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile

Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Open now

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Fantasilandia

4.6 ★★★★★ 54,285 reviews

Fantasilandia is a long-standing theme park in Santiago that blends thrilling roller coasters with family-friendly rides nestled in a spacious, leafy hillside setting. Founded in the 1970s, it offers adrenaline seekers multiple high-speed attractions, while younger visitors can enjoy gentle carousels and kiddie coasters. Beyond rides, the park stages colorful parades, live performances, and seasonal events, making a day of entertainment for all ages. Easy to reach from central Santiago, Fantasilandia promises a lively escape with views of the surrounding valley and city skyline.

Parque O'Higgins - Av. Beauchef 938, Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile

Opening hours · Today: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM Open now

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National Museum of Natural History

4.7 ★★★★★ 12,332 reviews

The National Museum of Natural History in Santiago is Chile’s premier showcase of natural wonders, housing extensive collections of fossils, minerals, and Chile’s rich biodiversity. Housed in a stately building near Quinta Normal Park, the museum walks you through geologic time, maps ancient ecosystems, and highlights the country’s unique flora and fauna. Visitors can expect engaging displays, meticulously preserved specimens, and informative signage, plus occasional temporary exhibits and educational programs. It’s a perfect stop for families and curious travelers seeking accessible science and a deeper sense of Chile’s natural heritage.

Parque, Quinta Normal, Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile

Opening hours · Today: 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM Open now

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Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art — Museum, rated 4.7/5

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Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art

4.7 ★★★★★ 10,457 reviews

The Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art in Santiago is a premier gallery dedicated to the ancient cultures of the Americas, from Chile’s own archaeological heritage to the broader Andean world. Set in a historic downtown building, the museum’s meticulously displayed collections—ceramics, textiles, metalwork, stone carvings, and rich everyday artifacts—offer a vivid timeline of pre-Columbian life. Visitors wander luminous galleries with clear explanations, immersive reconstructions, and occasional hands-on workshops. It’s a walkable, beginner-friendly introduction to the region’s oldest civilizations, making it a worthwhile, eye-opening stop for culture lovers and curious travelers alike.

Bandera 361, 8320298 Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile

Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Open now

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La Moneda Cultural Center — Museum, rated 4.6/5

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La Moneda Cultural Center

4.6 ★★★★★ 17,112 reviews

The La Moneda Cultural Center (Centro Cultural La Moneda) is a modern museum and cultural complex housed in the historic Palacio de La Moneda in downtown Santiago. It blends Chilean history, politics, and contemporary art through rotating exhibitions, multimedia installations, and immersive experiences set in a sumptuous, subterranean-like gallery space beneath the presidential palace’s grounds. Visitors can expect thoughtful curatorial programming, bilingual information, and accessible facilities, plus frequent performances, talks, and workshops. It’s a prime stop for culture lovers seeking context on Chile’s democracy, art, and national identity in a striking architectural setting.

Metro La Moneda - Pl. de la Ciudadanía 26, Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile

Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Open now

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Park

Parque Quinta Normal

4.5 ★★★★★ 29,547 reviews

Parque Quinta Normal is a historic green heart in central Santiago, one of the city’s oldest public parks. Framed by grand avenues and leafy shade, it offers winding paths, ponds, and spacious lawns ideal for a relaxed stroll, picnic, or family outing. Within its grounds or just beside it sits the Museo Nacional de Historia Natural, inviting curious travellers to explore Chile’s natural heritage, while kiosks and open spaces host markets and cultural events. Expect a tranquil, well-loved urban retreat that blends history, science, and everyday Chilean life in a single strollable enclave.

Av. Matucana 520, Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile

Opening hours · Today: 7:30 AM – 8:30 PM Open now

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Tuesday7:30 AM – 8:30 PM
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Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago — Religious site, rated 4.7/5

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Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago

4.7 ★★★★★ 5,792 reviews

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago is the main church of Chile’s Archdiocese, perched on the iconic Plaza de Armas in central Santiago. A grand, neoclassical structure that dominates the square, it houses a richly decorated interior with glittering chapels, wooden choir stalls, and a historic organ, where liturgies and important ceremonies unfold for the city. Visitors can step inside to admire the art and architecture, then linger outside to soak in the lively ambiance of one of Latin America’s most enduring religious landmarks. It’s a must for history buffs and cultural explorers alike.

Pl. de Armas 498, 8320341 Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile

Opening hours · Today: 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM Open now

Monday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Tourist attraction

Cajón del Maipo

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,906 reviews

Cajón del Maipo is a spectacular Andean canyon just outside Santiago, carved by the Maipo River through jagged red cliffs and lush valleys. It’s a year-round outdoor haven offering dramatic scenery, rocky hikes, and glacier-fed rivers, with highlights such as the shimmering Embalse El Yeso reservoir and the rugged El Morado National Reserve. Visitors can expect panoramic viewpoints, horseback rides, canyon trails, and thermal springs alike, plus cozy mountain lodges and local Chilean hospitality. Easy day trips or extended treks make Cajón del Maipo a rewarding quick escape into nature.

Inmaculada 170, San José de Maipo, Región Metropolitana, Chile

Opening hours · Today: 9:30 AM – 9:00 PM Open now

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Sunday9:30 AM – 9:00 PM

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Zoo

National Zoo

4.4 ★★★★★ 19,454 reviews

The National Zoo in Santiago, Chile, sits within the leafy Quinta Normal Park as a classic urban zoological experience. Visitors can wander generous, shaded paths to see a diverse collection of animals from native Chilean species to familiar exotic mammals, birds, and reptiles, all presented with accessible, informative displays. The zoo emphasizes conservation and education, making it a family-friendly outing that blends slow-paced strolls with chances to learn about habitats, behavior, and ongoing rescue and breeding efforts. Expect engaging keeper talks, a relaxed atmosphere, and a handy stop in central Santiago.

Pío Nono 450, Recoleta, Providencia, Región Metropolitana, Chile

Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Open now

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Plaza Brasil

4.4 ★★★★★ 18,827 reviews

Plaza Brasil is a public park tucked into the vibrant Barrio Brasil neighborhood of Santiago. The green oasis offers shade trees, well-kept lawns, and winding paths where locals and visitors stroll, jog, or simply sit and watch city life pass by. It's a welcoming pit-stop between the bohemian cafés and historic streets nearby, with benches, quiet corners, and occasional street performances that capture the neighborhood vibe. Travelers will find it a low-key, family-friendly break from urban sightseeing, ideal for a picnic, a refreshing pause, and authentic people-watching.

Compañía de Jesus 208, Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile

Opening hours · Today: Open 24 hours Open now

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Museum

La Chascona

4.6 ★★★★★ 5,323 reviews

La Chascona, one of Chilean poet Pablo Neruda’s former homes, is a lively museum in the bohemian Bellavista district of Santiago. Step inside to wander through quirky rooms filled with nautical relics, colorful murals and Neruda’s personal collections, then climb a winding stair to sunlit courtyards that overlook the city. The house offers insight into Neruda’s passions, from poetry to travel to politics, anchored by intimate furnishings and a warm, imaginative atmosphere. Expect guided tours in multiple languages and breath-catching views of San Cristóbal Hill.

Fernando Márquez de La Plata 0192, 7520284 Santiago, Providencia, Región Metropolitana, Chile

Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Open now

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Plaza de Armas de Santiago — Park, rated 4.2/5

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Plaza de Armas de Santiago

4.2 ★★★★★ 83,548 reviews

Plaza de Armas de Santiago is the capital’s historic heart, a grand, tree‑lined square that blends centuries of Chilean life in one open space. Anchored by the soaring Catedral Metropolitana and flanked by the Municipalidad, the square hosts a prominent statue of Pedro de Valdivia at its center and lively pedestrian pathways. Visitors stroll past street performers, café terraces, and nearby museums such as the Museo Histórico Nacional. It’s a quintessential gateway to Santiago: a place to observe locals, soak up colonial and republican architecture, and use as a launchpad to exploration of the city.

Pl. de Armas, 8320341 Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile

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Market

Santiago Central Market

4.2 ★★★★★ 50,359 reviews

The Santiago Central Market (Mercado Central) is a grand, timber-and-iron market housed in a stately 19th‑century hall that anchors the city’s Old Town by the coast. Inside, hundreds of stalls teem with fresh seafood, colorful produce, and Chilean specialties, while nearby restaurants invite you to sample dishes like ceviche, machas a la parmesana, and other seaside fare. It’s worth visiting for the atmosphere as much as the food: a bustling, sensory hub where locals shop and chat, fishermen bring in catch, and travelers glimpse authentic Chilean daily life.

San Pablo, Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile

Opening hours · Today: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Open now

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Palacio Cousiño

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,860 reviews

Palacio Cousiño is a magnificently preserved 19th‑century mansion in Santiago that once housed Chile’s influential Cousiño family. Today it operates as a museum, inviting visitors to step inside the gilded world of late Victorian aristocracy with ornate woodwork, crystal chandeliers, period furniture and carefully restored rooms. The palace offers guided tours and occasional exhibits on Chilean social history, architecture, and urban life, set amid formal gardens and panoramic city views. Expect a quiet, immersive glimpse into elite life of the era, with photo-worthy interiors and insightful storytelling.

Dieciocho 438, 8330526 Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile

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Saturday10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Park

Citizenship Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 3,905 reviews

Citizenship Park, known locally as Parque de la Ciudadanía, is a modern riverside green space in central Santiago along the Mapocho River. It functions as a civic hub, weaving together landscaped promenades, lawns, sculpture-filled plazas, and family-friendly playgrounds with venues for outdoor concerts and cultural events. Visitors can expect refreshing river breezes, panoramic views of the city, and easy access from nearby neighborhoods. It’s ideal for a relaxed stroll, a picnic, or a quick break between museums and historic sites, offering a contemporary green counterpoint to Santiago’s urban rhythm.

Av. Alameda Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins 1255, Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile

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La Moneda Palace — Government office, rated 4.5/5

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La Moneda Palace

4.5 ★★★★★ 2,846 reviews

La Moneda Palace is Chile’s imposing presidential seat and a symbol of national history in downtown Santiago. A neoclassical masterpiece completed in 1805, its honey-pink façade frames a grand central atrium and a dramatic bronze spiral staircase that leads to state rooms where Chilean leaders have shaped the country. Visitors can admire the Palacio’s exterior, join free guided tours when available, and witness the popular Changing of the Guard ceremony near the plaza. It’s a must for history buffs, architecture lovers, and anyone seeking a sense of Chilean political life.

Moneda, Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile

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