5 Top Things To Do Santiago

Santiago is the capital and the most developed city of Chile, which lies in the middle of the country, and it is encircled by the Andes mountains. With fascinating history, diverse and mouthwatering cuisine, and wine, and numerous museums and parks, Santiago can satisfy the demands of various tourists. 

1. Explore Bellavista Neighborhood

The most populated neighborhood that is desirable for tourists to visit is Bellavista. This aesthetic and artsy neighborhood boasts a picturesque facade of painted houses and buildings, graffiti art, shops, cafes, and bars that are open until the wee hours. Explore the wonderful, vibrant area of Bellavista by walking down the Pío Nono street. Do not forget to check out the visit Stunning Santa Lucia Hill (Cerro Santa Lucía), an artificial hill that contains an urban park with a vantage point of the city. Terminating the walk at the Footprints of Gabriela Mistral, a mosaic mural artwork that celebrates the Chilean poetess, Gabriela Mistral.

2. Visit top museums

Everyone gets ready; lovers of history and art will find a fantastic array of museums in Santiago. Pablo Neruda, the most well-known poet from Chile and Nobel prize laureate, finds particular fascination in the La Chascona House Museum. Precolombian civilizations are represented in many objects on exhibit in the Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino. Particularly young kids and children who like science will be delighted by the Museo Interactivo Mirador entertainment. People may visit art museums to learn about victims of human rights violations under the military government in Chile using the Museo de la Memoria y Los Derechos Humanos.

3. Shop at local markets

Shopping at the markets is a viable way of experiencing the city as the locals do it, and this can be achieved in Santiago. The Mercado Central is a big, bustling fresh seafood market that allows visitors to try out just-caught fish and seafood. Take a walk over to the visually stunning Vega Central which is Santiago’s principal market for fruits and vegetables. For carvings, jewelry, and other crafts, visit Feria Artesanal Santa Lucia at the foot of the hill called La Santa Lucia.

4. Try the Chilean cuisine and vino

The culinary and wine opportunities of Santiago are diverse and may be attributed to the geographical location of Chile. Some of the foods to taste include empanadas which is a pastry dough with cooking fillings, humitas which are sweet corn cakes, and the symbolic drink Pisco sour. Lastarria is now also filled with trendy bistros, cafes, and restaurants offering a very unique fusion of foods. Finally, complement it with some Chilean wines such as Carmenere and Cabernet Sauvignon from the Maipo and Colchagua Valleys respectively.

5. Trek the Andes Mountains

You would be shocked to learn that there are ski resorts that are located within an hour’s drive from Santiago. When it is winter, one can enjoy skiing and snowboarding, while during summer, the trails can be used for hiking, cycling, riding, and rock climbing. These two are among the most famous ski resorts that also provide other opportunities for recreation besides skiing. Or go even further east to Cajón del Maipo Valley, spectacular for its views and perfect for hiking right within the Andean hills.

Rich in culture, vibrant, and not far from experiencing the epics of the natural world, traveling to Santiago is an experience that is hard to beat. Therefore, make sure to drop into these five main activities when you visit this vibrant capital city – explore the charm of Bellavista, shop at the museums, and markets, savor the food and wines, and the Andes Mountains. And rest assured, you will be leaving behind so many great memories of this South American jewel!

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