Downtown Santiago Travel Guide

Santiago

A historic building with a fountain, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue pool.
A historic brick building with ivy-covered walls and a wrought iron gate.
A crowded park with people walking, trees, and a market stall.
A cannon in a public square with a city skyline in the background.
A park with trees, benches, and a statue in the background.

Stay near popular Downtown Santiago attractions

A cityscape with historic buildings, a modern skyscraper, and a clear blue sky.

Plaza de Armas

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This historic central square is home to magnificent works of architecture, museums and a nice blend of city workers, street performers and artisans.
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Things to do

Official Tour of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago

Official Tour of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago

฿367
per adult
Official Tour of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago
Santiago Cathedral's Bell Tower Official Tour

Santiago Cathedral's Bell Tower Official Tour

฿367
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santiago Cathedral's Bell Tower Official Tour
PORTILLO + LAGUNA DEL INCA + PICNIC

PORTILLO + LAGUNA DEL INCA + PICNIC

฿1,669
per adult
PORTILLO + LAGUNA DEL INCA + PICNIC
Picture 4 for Activity Santiago: Valparaíso + Boat + Viña del Mar + Tasting at Boutique Winery

Santiago: Valparaíso + Boat + Viña del Mar + Tasting at a Boutique Winery

฿1,843
per adult
Santiago: Valparaíso + Boat + Viña del Mar + Tasting at a Boutique Winery
Santiago: The Essentials City Tour & Optional Concha y Toro

Santiago: The Essentials City Tour & Optional Concha y Toro

฿1,636
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Santiago: The Essentials City Tour & Optional Concha y Toro
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La Moneda Palace, Plaza de Armas & Historic Santiago Walking Tour

฿1,302
per adult
La Moneda Palace, Plaza de Armas & Historic Santiago Walking Tour
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Where to stay in Downtown Santiago

Find the best Downtown Santiago areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A cityscape with a prominent skyscraper, surrounded by mountains and residential areas.

Providencia

Noted for its cafes and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Providencia. Top attractions like Costanera Center and Gran Torre Costanera are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Pedro de Valdivia Station or Los Leones Station to see more of the city.

A city park with a fountain, trees, and modern buildings in the background.

Las Condes

Cafes, shopping and mountain views highlight some notable features of Las Condes. Make a stop by Alto Las Condes or Parque Arauco Mall while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Hernando de Magallanes Station or Manquehue Station to get around town.

A historic building with a yellow facade, palm trees, and a staircase leading up to it.

Lastarria

Travellers come to Lastarria for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Lastarria District and Gabriela Mistral Cultural Center while you're in town.

A park with a pathway, benches, trees, and a sculpture of people on bicycles.

Vitacura

Vitacura is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Santiago Metropolitan Park or CasaPiedra Event and Conference Center.

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El Golf

Spend some time visiting places like Los Leones Golf Club while getting to know El Golf, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at El Golf Station or Alcantara Station to see more of the area.

Downtown Santiago Travel Guide