Things to do in Santiago Metropolitan Region

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Santiago featuring a city and street scenes
Sculpture Park featuring art, a park and a city
Santiago Metropolitan Region
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1. Costanera Center

Take a break from Santiago’s historic attractions and urban parks to enjoy some retail therapy at the Costanera Center. This commercial and business center is home to a modern shopping mall with floor upon floor of independent stores and internationally famous brands. The complex also encompasses four skyscrapers occupied by hotels and offices, including the sparkling 984-foot (300-meter) tall Gran Torre Santiago, one of the highest structures in South America.
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Costanera Center which includes a city and a bridge

2. Palacio de la Moneda

Visit the Palacio de la Moneda (Coin Palace) to stand at the scene of notable events in Chilean history. Peak inside presidential offices and watch performances by marching bands. Inaugurated in 1805, the ornate neoclassical palace started life as Chile’s royal mint before becoming the official presidential residence and later the seat of government.
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Palacio de la Moneda showing street scenes, château or palace and an administrative building

3. Plaza de Armas

Lively and picturesque Plaza de Armas is the historic heart of Santiago. Admire important city landmarks, visit museums and art galleries, shop for handicrafts and watch street performers. Established by Pedro de Valdivia shortly after he founded the city in 1541, this leafy square has been the city’s pulsating epicenter for nearly five centuries.
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Santiago which includes a square or plaza and a city as well as a large group of people

4. Santa Lucia Hill

Rising out of the eastern edge of downtown Santiago is the picturesque Cerro Santa Lucía (Santa Lucia Hill). Escape the city center crowds and enjoy panoramic views over Santiago’s rooftops to the Andes mountains. Admire an impressive collection of art and architecture or shop for handicrafts at artisanal markets.
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Santa Lucia Hill showing street scenes, heritage architecture and heritage elements

5. San Cristobal Hill

Rising from the heart of Santiago is the scenic peak of San Cristobal Hill (Cerro San Cristóbal). The 2,280-foot-tall (860-meter) hilltop offers unbeatable views across Santiago and out toward the breathtaking Andes mountain range. Cerro San Cristóbal is the highlight of Parque Metropolitano, Santiago’s largest urban park. Enjoy its landscaped green spaces, swimming pools, a zoo and kids’ playgrounds.
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San Cristobal Hill featuring art, views and outdoor art

6. Concha Y Toro Winery

Stroll around the picturesque grounds of the Concha y Toro Winery and discover over a century of Chilean winemaking history. Smell the grapes on the vines and enjoy views of the Maipo Valley. Visit a historical cellar and sample award-winning wines. Local entrepreneur Don Melchor de Santiago Concha y Toro established the winery in 1883 when he brought grapevines from France’s Bordeaux region.
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Concha Y Toro Winery featuring heritage architecture and flowers

What to do in Santiago Metropolitan Region


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Areas of Santiago Metropolitan Region

Providencia featuring street scenes, cycling and a sporting event

Providencia

Elegant architecture, picturesque urban parks, shopping and nightlife make this one of Santiago’s most lively and popular suburbs.

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Las Condes

Cafes, shopping and mountain views highlight some notable features of Las Condes. Make a stop by Alto Las Condes or KidZania Santiago while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Hernando de Magallanes Station or Manquehue Station to get around town.

Las Condes
Santa Lucia Hill featuring a castle, a pond and a park

Downtown Santiago

3.5/5(8 area reviews)

Noted for its museums and art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Santiago. Top attractions like Fantasilandia and Palacio de la Moneda are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Toesca Station or O'Higgins Park Station to see more of the city.

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Vitacura

Visit one of Santiago’s prettiest neighborhoods to explore art galleries, browse high-end fashion stores and relax in urban parks.

Vitacura
Lastarria featuring café lifestyle and street scenes as well as a large group of people

Lastarria

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

Visit this central Santiago neighborhood to relax on the lawns of Forest Park, eat in one of its many restaurants and browse weekend antique fairs.

Lastarria
Bellavista which includes street scenes and outdoor art

Bellavista

3.5/5(5 area reviews)

Streets lined with murals, boutique shops, a lively nightlife, a picturesque urban park and a hilltop lookout make this one of Santiago’s most exciting neighborhoods.

Bellavista