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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Market

Grab a quick bite in the historic market, catch the sunset glow over the city, and finish with a drink nearby.

Best time: 20:55About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 19:40

    La Joya del Pacífico

    Pick up a seafood snack at La Joya del Pacífico in the market. It is one of the largest eateries and perfect for a quick, traditional bite before heading out.

  2. 20:15

    Vega central de Santiago

    Walk through the Vega central de Santiago. The market is still lively in the late afternoon, offering a colorful backdrop as you head toward the viewpoint.

  3. 20:55

    Alexander Von Humboldt

    Stand at Alexander Von Humboldt to watch the sun set toward the WSW. This spot offers a clear view of the golden light fading over the city skyline.

  4. 21:25

    Baco

    End the evening with a glass of wine at Baco. This French restaurant in Providencia has a relaxing atmosphere and one of the best wine lists in the city.

Local tip

The walk from the market to the viewpoint takes about 53 minutes. Check the route if you want to take a more direct path or explore side streets. Baco is open daily until 23:00, so you have time to linger after the sunset.

Check before you go

  • Baco is open Mo-Su 12:00-23:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Santiago (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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