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Things to do in Santiago

Walk from La Moneda to the Plaza de Armas, ride up Cerro San Cristóbal, visit Neruda's La Chascona and take a day trip to Valparaíso's hills.

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Food

Barrio Bellavista

Bohemian quarter below Cerro San Cristóbal with hundreds of cafés, bars and restaurants and Patio Bellavista.Entry: Pay as you go
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Barrio Italia

Santiago's hub for antiques and food, with restaurants, design shops and bookstores around Avenida Italia.Entry: Pay as you go
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Barrio Lastarria

Cobbled historic quarter near Cerro Santa Lucía, full of cafés, restaurants, pubs and cultural venues.Entry: Pay as you go
Food

Cerro Concepción, Valparaíso

Historic hill of colorful houses where restaurants serve fresh seafood with views over the port.Entry: Pay as you go
Viewpoint

Cerro San Cristóbal summit

Hilltop with the statue of the Virgin and wide views of Santiago, reached by funicular or cable car.Entry: Ride the cable car or funicularSearch tickets and tours on Tiqets
Viewpoint

Cerro Santa Lucía

A green hill in the city center with parks, paths and lookouts over Santiago.Entry: Check access at the gateSearch tickets and tours on Tiqets
Museum

Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art

Pre-Columbian art from across the Americas and the peoples of ancient Chile, a block from the Plaza de Armas.Entry: Pay at the door. Closed MondaysSearch tickets and tours on Tiqets
Museum

La Chascona

Pablo Neruda's Santiago house, begun in 1953 for Matilde Urrutia, now a museum of his rooms and collections.Entry: No booking needed. Closed MondaysSearch tickets and tours on Tiqets
Neighborhood

La Moneda Palace

Chile's government palace, with the La Moneda Palace Cultural Center and its exhibitions underneath.Entry: Free to view from outside
Museum

La Sebastiana, Valparaíso

Pablo Neruda's Valparaíso house, opened in 1961, with his collections and views of the bay.Entry: No booking needed. Closed MondaysSearch tickets and tours on Tiqets
Food

Mercado Central

Covered market by the Mapocho River, known for seafood dishes, fresh fruit, empanadas and handicrafts.Entry: Pay as you go
Viewpoint

Muelle Prat, Valparaíso

Valparaíso's pier by Plaza Sotomayor, where boats leave for tours of the bay.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on Tiqets
Museum

National Museum of Fine Arts

Chile's national art museum, a public museum with free entry for everyone, open Tuesday to Sunday.Entry: Free to visit. Closed MondaysSearch tours on Tiqets
Viewpoint

Paseo Gervasoni, Valparaíso

A promenade on Cerro Concepción known for its views over the bay and its art galleries.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on Tiqets
Viewpoint

Paseo Yugoslavo, Valparaíso

Promenade on Cerro Alegre above the 1901 El Peral elevator, beside the Baburizza Palace and its art museum.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on Tiqets
Neighborhood

Plaza de Armas

Santiago's main square, lined by the cathedral, the old post office and the National History Museum.Entry: Free to visit
Viewpoint

Sky Costanera

A 360-degree viewing deck 300 m up on floors 61 and 62 of the Gran Torre Costanera.Entry: Buy at the ground-floor ticket officeSearch tickets and tours on Tiqets

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