Arrival & City Panoramas
4 activities
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Santiago, Chile
Explore Santiago and its surrounding wonders over five days: discover culture-packed city quarters, escape to the Andes, sip fine wines in Casablanca Valley, and unwind at the Pacific beaches. This itinerary for a group of six balances urban highlights, scenic excursions, and culinary experiences, with accommodation tailored for comfort and convenience near each region's highlights. Special events and seasonal suggestions ensure you catch the best of late April in central Chile.
Daily Itinerary
Activities
Day Theme: Arrival & City Panoramas
Arrival & Check-In
Arrive in Santiago and check in to your central hotel, allowing time to freshen up and rest.
Duration: Plan for about 1-2 hours
Here's what you need to know: Convenient location for city exploration
Arrive in Santiago and check in to your central hotel, allowing time to freshen up and rest.
Duration: Plan for about 1-2 hours
Here's what you need to know: Convenient location for city exploration
Cerro San Cristóbal & Teleférico
Take the cable car up San Cristóbal Hill for panoramic city and mountain views. Visit the Santuario Immaculada Concepción at the top.
Price Range: Expect to pay $
Duration: Plan for about 2 hours
Entrance Fee: Entry fee: Cable car: CLP 3,000-4,000
Opening Hours: Open 10am-7pm
Popular Times: To avoid crowds, visit outside of Weekend afternoons
Popularity Rating: 4.6/5
Mote con Huesillo
If you're wondering what to order, Traditional Chilean summer drink sold at the hilltop stalls.
Here's what you need to know: Best views over Santiago
Take the cable car up San Cristóbal Hill for panoramic city and mountain views. Visit the Santuario Immaculada Concepción at the top.
Price Range: Expect to pay $
Duration: Plan for about 2 hours
Entrance Fee: Entry fee: Cable car: CLP 3,000-4,000
Opening Hours: Open 10am-7pm
Popular Times: To avoid crowds, visit outside of Weekend afternoons
Popularity Rating: 4.6/5
Mote con Huesillo
If you're wondering what to order, Traditional Chilean summer drink sold at the hilltop stalls.
Here's what you need to know: Best views over Santiago
Explore Barrio Lastarria
Stroll through one of Santiago’s trendiest quarters, famed for its cafes, galleries, and boutiques. Try lunch at Bocanáriz, a top Chilean wine bar and restaurant.
Price Range: Expect to pay $$
Cuisine: Specializes in Chilean, wine bar cuisine
Duration: Plan for about 1.5 hours
Opening Hours: Open 12:30pm–12am
Popular Times: To avoid crowds, visit outside of Evenings
Popularity Rating: 4.7/5
Chilean tasting menu with wine pairing
If you're wondering what to order, Curated dishes paired with local wines.
Here's what you need to know: Award-winning wine selection
Stroll through one of Santiago’s trendiest quarters, famed for its cafes, galleries, and boutiques. Try lunch at Bocanáriz, a top Chilean wine bar and restaurant.
Price Range: Expect to pay $$
Cuisine: Specializes in Chilean, wine bar cuisine
Duration: Plan for about 1.5 hours
Opening Hours: Open 12:30pm–12am
Popular Times: To avoid crowds, visit outside of Evenings
Popularity Rating: 4.7/5
Chilean tasting menu with wine pairing
If you're wondering what to order, Curated dishes paired with local wines.
Here's what you need to know: Award-winning wine selection
Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
Visit Chile’s National Museum of Fine Arts. Late April often features temporary exhibitions and evening events for Día del Patrimonio Cultural (Heritage Day).
Price Range: Expect to pay Free-$
Duration: Plan for about 1 hour
Entrance Fee: Entry fee: Usually free
Opening Hours: Open 10am-6pm
Popular Times: To avoid crowds, visit outside of Afternoons
Popularity Rating: 4.6/5
Here's what you need to know: Beautiful Beaux-Arts architecture and Chilean art
Visit Chile’s National Museum of Fine Arts. Late April often features temporary exhibitions and evening events for Día del Patrimonio Cultural (Heritage Day).
Price Range: Expect to pay Free-$
Duration: Plan for about 1 hour
Entrance Fee: Entry fee: Usually free
Opening Hours: Open 10am-6pm
Popular Times: To avoid crowds, visit outside of Afternoons
Popularity Rating: 4.6/5
Here's what you need to know: Beautiful Beaux-Arts architecture and Chilean art
Accommodation
Hotel Cumbres Lastarria
A stylish boutique hotel in the heart of Lastarria, walkable to major city attractions, restaurants, and museums.
Local Tips
- Bring a jacket for cool evenings; Santiago temperatures can drop after sunset in April.
- Explore the Lastarria open-air craft market for unique souvenirs.
Photo Spots
- Cerro San Cristóbal summit
- Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes façade
- Lastarria street art and cafes
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