TripSmithSantiago
A curated guide to Santiago, Chile: 8 top sights, 8 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.
What to see
- Bicentennial Park 4.8★ (55,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art 4.7★ (10,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Museum of Memory & Human Rights 4.7★ (14,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Sky Costanera 4.7★ (26,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Araucano Park 4.7★ (40,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- National Museum of Natural History 4.7★ (12,000 reviews) · Museum
- Museum of National History of Chile 4.7★ (6,000 reviews) · History museum
- Mirador Interactive Museum 4.7★ (20,000 reviews) · Science museum
Where to eat
- La Cabrera Chile Isidora 4.7★ (2,900 reviews) · Restaurant
- Café Calderón 4.7★ (3,800 reviews) · Cafe
- Ocean Pacific's Buque Insignia 4.6★ (13,000 reviews) · Restaurant
- Bocanáriz 4.5★ (4,900 reviews) · Restaurant
- Giratorio 4.5★ (8,400 reviews) · Restaurant
- Wonderland Café 4.5★ (6,700 reviews) · Cafe
- Red Pub 4.5★ (3,200 reviews) · Grill
- Café Mosqueto 4.4★ (2,300 reviews) · Cafe
Where to drink
- Casa Salvo Café 4.9★ (2,200 reviews) · Espresso bar
- Gracielo Bar 4.6★ (3,200 reviews) · Bar
- Ruca Bar 4.4★ (2,500 reviews) · Bar
- Bar La Providencia (Las Condes) 4.4★ (1,400 reviews) · Bar
- Siete Negronis 4.5★ (1,300 reviews) · Bar
A sample 3-day shape
Day 1
- Morning: Bicentennial Park
- Afternoon: Sky Costanera
- Dinner: La Cabrera Chile Isidora
- Nightcap: Casa Salvo Café
Day 2
- Morning: Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art
- Afternoon: Araucano Park
- Dinner: Café Calderón
- Nightcap: Gracielo Bar
Day 3
- Morning: Museum of Memory & Human Rights
- Afternoon: National Museum of Natural History
- Dinner: Ocean Pacific's Buque Insignia
- Nightcap: Ruca Bar
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Frequently asked
How many days do you need in Santiago?
With 19 notable sights and 14 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.