For our family and friends from out of town, we want you to enjoy the city as locals. Here are some of our favorite spots to eat, drink, and explore.
Activities
Museums
Perfect for a quiet morning or afternoon.
Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos – Powerful, moving museum about Chile’s history.
Casa Museo La Chascona – One of Pablo Neruda’s houses, in the Bellavista neighborhood.
Sightseeing
Iconic city landmarks
Cerro San Cristóbal (Parque Metropolitano) – Take the funicular for views of the city.
Sky Costanera – One of the tallest building in Latin America, with 360° views of Santiago and the Andes. Inside the Costanera Center mall.
Mercado Urbano Tobalaba (MUT) – Trendy market with local food, design shops, and coffee.
Parque Bicentenario – Vitacura – Relaxed park with flamingos, lakes, and nearby restaurants.
Great for kids
Interactive and fun options for families.
Museo Interactivo Mirador (MIM) – Hands-on science museum loved by children.
KidZania Santiago – Role-playing theme park inside Parque Arauco Mall.
Walks
Perfect for a calm afternoon walk and nearby dining.
Borde Mapocho / Parque de las Esculturas / El Golf – Sculptures, trees, and coffee shops nearby.
Parque Bicentenario & Nueva Costanera – Combine a walk with lunch or dinner in Santiago’s top restaurant area (see recommended restaurants below)
Parque Juan Pablo II & Parque Araucano – Lush parks next to shopping centers.
Food and drinks
Breakfast
Rita Roux
Puelo Specialty Coffee Bar
Metissage
Casa Juliet
Cafe Cortaderas
Dining
La Calma by Fredes - Seafood ($$$$)
Karai by MItsuharu - Nikkei ($$$$)
Osaka - Nikkei ($$$$)
Aqui Esta Coco - Seafood ($$$)
Don Doh - Japanese BBQ ($$$)
La Cabrera - BBQ ($$$) [Place 1, Place 2]
Piegari - Italian ($$$)
Le Due Torri - Italian ($$$) [Place 1, Place 2]
La Mar - Peruvian ($$$)
Dipsy’s Backyard - Burgers ($$)
Bar Liguria - Chilean ($$) [Place 1, Place 2]
Cassis - South Chilean ($$)
Tiramisu - Pizza ($$)
Tony Lautaro - Pizza ($$)
El toldo azul - Ice Cream ($$)
Fuente Chilena - Sandwiches [Place 1, Place 2]
Domino - Chilean Fast Food ($) [Place 1, Place 2]