Dynamic and cosmopolitan, Santiago is a vital and versatile city. Home to many events showcasing the very best of Chilean culture, it also hosts superb international festivals of sound, flavor, and color. The Chilean capital breathes new life into all its visitors!

The city’s diversity shines through in its many contrasting neighborhoods. Venture out to explore the city streets and you’ll discover beautiful and original art galleries, design shops, and handicraft markets, as well as a great selection of restaurants, bars, and cafes. Night owls can enjoy a taste of lively Latino nightlife in hip Bellavista!

Visit downtown Santiago to get a real feel for the city. Learn more about the country in its many fine museums, or wander around the famous Central Market – a gourmet’s delight.

Fans of the great outdoors can head for the hills that surround the city and marvel at panoramic views of Santiago with the magnificent Andes as a backdrop. Take the opportunity to grab a picnic and visit one of the city's many parks.

You’ll find first-rate shopping opportunities in the stylish Alonso de Córdoba neighborhood and in the city’s many modern malls.

As the capital of Chile, Santiago is a city full of contrasts, where heritage and modernity have a friendly coexistence. Aside from being a cosmopolitan city, its safety and economic stability make it a very attractive destination

BELLAVISTA

Relax and share a drink with friends in Barrio Bellavista. Known for its bohemian history, this is the ideal place to unwind. An endless list of restaurants, pubs, bars, and clubs awaits you every night because Bellavista never sleeps!

During the day, you can visit the house-museum La Chascona, which belonged to the poet laureate Pablo Neruda. You can also explore several local theaters such as San Ginés, Centro Mori, and the Bellavista Theater, among many others.

PROVIDENCIA

Do you like to go where the fun is? With its excellent shops, tasty and varied restaurants, and lively nightclubs, Providencia welcomes you to the heart of Santiago's festive scene. Take a stroll through this area of the city and visit Sculpture and Balmaceda Parks. Enjoy the bookstores, cafes, and small boutiques of the Italia district, as well as the vibrant nightlife of Bellavista.

Put on your shoes and test your strength by climbing to the top of Cerro San Cristóbal and hiking or cycling through the Metropolitan Park of Santiago. Once you reach the summit, take out your camera and capture a panoramic photo of the Metropolitan Valley.

PARQUE BICENTENARIO

The Parque Bicentenario, located on one side of the capital's financial district, better known as "Sanhattan," is a natural park. Discover this modern and well-maintained park and enjoy strolling through its extensive meadows. Watch swans and other birds in its two artificial lagoons and have fun in its themed spaces for leisure activities and outings with family or friends. Bike through the park, jog along the pathways, and pack a picnic for an entire relaxing afternoon.

SANHATTAN

Admire the amazing buildings that will accompany you as you walk through the financial district on the western side of Santiago. Witness the largest skyscrapers in South America, evidence of the boom that Santiago has experienced in recent decades. Indulge in a wide range of activities such as visiting art galleries and shopping, and savor the gastronomy of the most exclusive restaurants in the capital. Explore the boutiques on Nueva Costanera and Alonso de Córdoba or head to one of the largest shopping centers in the capital.

CENTRO HISTÓRICO DE SANTIAGO

Much of the history of Chile has been written in the Plaza de Armas and its surrounding buildings. Walk through its streets to find old buildings such as the Santiago City Hall, the Cathedral, the National History Museum, the Courts and many others. Or just sit back and enjoy busy city life on the classic Paseo Ahumada.

The city center offers a variety of places to eat. The elegant restaurants welcome customers who walk through the streets. However, if you're looking to recharge your batteries, don't miss the famous picadas, where food is plentiful.

BARRIO ITALIA

Enjoy a delicious cup of coffee, see interesting works of art in a gallery, or buy a good book. This is the Italia District (Barrio Italia); a maze of shops and their windows that invite you to walk the streets and buy avant-garde designs or small special collectibles.

Get lost among the antique shops, Chilean food restaurants and international cuisine. Enjoy live music, interior design, lighting and clothing stores, bars, and many, many bikes.

CERRO SAN CRISTÓBAL

Discover Cerro San Cristóbal, as the locals call it, while strolling through the largest urban natural area in the capital city, which is part of the Metropolitan Park. Put on your shoes and hike, jog, or bike to the top of Cerro San Cristóbal. Once at the summit, you can quench your thirst with a delicious typical Chilean Drink: Mote con Huesillo.

Enjoy a panoramic view of the city from above and take some snapshots. Visit the Metropolitan Zoo, where you can observe many animals from around the world and from Chile.

La fotografía pertenece al Servicio Nacional de Turismo de Chile.

POMAIRE

Do you envision yourself eating a half-pound empanada? Discover the traditions of Pomaire, a small town near Santiago. Its brown clay pottery, represented in cups, pots, plates, and animal shapes, makes for a perfect souvenir to take home.

If you're looking to save for your next trip to Chile, consider purchasing one of the typical "clay piggy banks", which you would then need to break to access the money you've saved.