Things to Do in Santiago
Top attractions, best neighborhoods to wander, and the food you shouldn't skip in Santiago, Chile — 2026 traveler picks.
Top places to see
Cerro Santa Lucía + Plaza de Armas
Free climb to Cerro Santa Lucía for city + Andes views. Adjacent Plaza de Armas with the cathedral. Both walking distance.
Cerro San Cristóbal (cable car/funicular)
Higher than Santa Lucía + funicular ride. CLP 3,500 round-trip. Best Andes views in clear weather (May-Sep best).
Mercado Central + La Vega Chica
Iron-frame 1872 market with seafood restaurants — Donde Augusto for ceviche + erizos (sea urchin). La Vega Chica next door for cheaper produce.
Bellavista nightlife + La Chascona (Neruda house)
Bohemian district + the Pablo Neruda residence-turned-museum (CLP 9,000). Bellavista is the safest tourist nightlife area.
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Things to do in Santiago
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Empanadas de pino at El Hoyo. Curanto (Patagonian stew) at Casa Lastarria. Pisco Sour at any restaurant. Mote con huesillos (dried peach drink) from street vendors.
Local tip
SCL is 22km from centre — Centropuerto bus + Metro is the cheapest CLP 2,200. For evening arrivals or 6+ hour layovers: Uber + Bellavista is the move. Santiago smog can be heavy in winter (May-Sep) — best views on weekends.
Where to stay
Hotels across Santiago — filter by neighborhood + budget on the map below.