Santiago in 3 days

Trip at a glance

Your first day

Add your first day to see each day's date, weather, sunset and closing days.

Day 1: La Moneda, Plaza de Armas and Lastarria

The government palace, the main square, pre-Columbian art, a market lunch, a hilltop garden and dinner in Lastarria.

Check the weekday. Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art is closed on Mondays. National Museum of Fine Arts is closed on Mondays.

1
9:30 AMLa Moneda PalaceSee the palace from the square in front, then look into the cultural center below, whose heritage galleries are free.About 30 min here
Free to view from outside
Walk along Paseo Bandera, about 12 min
2
10:15 AMPlaza de ArmasWalk around the square past the cathedral, the old post office and the National History Museum.About 15 min here
Free to visit
Walk about 5 min
3
10:30 AMChilean Museum of Pre-Columbian ArtClosed Mondays; open 9 AM to 4 PM. Allow about 90 min for the two permanent exhibitions.About 1 hour 30 min here
Foreign visitors: CLP 8,000 (about $8) · Pay at the door
Official fees: Museo Chileno de Arte PrecolombinoLast verified Nov 7, 2026
Walk about 10 min
4
12:15 PMMercado CentralEat seafood or empanadas at the market counters, then browse the fruit and handicraft stalls.About 1 hour 15 min here
Pay as you go
Walk about 12 min
5
1:45 PMOptionalNational Museum of Fine ArtsEntry is free, Tuesday to Sunday until 6:30 PM. Give it about an hour for Chilean art.About 1 hour 15 min here
Free to visit
Walk about 8 min
6
3:15 PMCerro Santa LucíaClimb the paths and stairways to the lookouts, then try a mote con huesillo, a typical Chilean drink.About 2 hours 45 min here
Check access at the gate
Walk about 6 min
7
6:00 PMBarrio LastarriaPick a café, pub or restaurant on the cobbled streets for dinner, from Chilean dishes to international menus.
Pay as you go

Before you go

Plan around MondaysLa Chascona, La Sebastiana, the Pre-Columbian and Fine Arts museums and the cable car are all closed on Mondays.
Ride the MetroThe Santiago Metro is the fastest way across the city; keep a charged transport card.
Carry cash in ValparaísoMany of Valparaíso's elevators do not take cards, so carry small bills and coins for the fares.
Wear good walking shoesValparaíso means stairs, steep streets and cobbles. Dress in layers for the sea breeze.
Watch your belongingsKeep an eye on bags in crowded areas, and at night keep to lit, busy streets in Valparaíso.

Where to stay for this plan

Stay in Providencia, central and on the Metro, or in Lastarria for walks to the historic center and Bellavista.

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