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Santiago is the capital and economic center of Chile. With its many museums, events, theaters, restaurants, bars and other entertainment and cultural opportunities, it is also the cultural center of the country. For visitors it's both the gateway to the country and a destination in its own right with an eclectic architecture, a vibrant culinary and cultural scene, surrounded by the mighty Andes welcoming skiers, trekkers and friends of wine. Its central location in the country makes it a great base for visiting other areas, and it is possible to ski in the nearby Andes and later be on the beach in the same day.

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  1. DoCentral

    Centro Cultural Gabriela Mistral (GAM)

    An impressive cultural center built on the former military Diego Portales building which was destroyed in a fire. The center has an art and film focused library with free WiFi, a theater, concert halls, a restaurant, a café, and public spaces for resting.

  2. DoWest and South

    Centro Cultural Matucana 100

    Inaugurated in 2002, Matucana 100 is an excellent exhibition venue for a variety of arts.

    Tue 12:00–18:00, Wed 12:00–20:30, Thu-Sat 12:00–22:00, Sun 12:00–21:30

  3. DoProvidencia

    Club Alemán Andino

    Founded in 1924, this mountaineering organization offers trekking, bouldering, and climbing excursions and workshops.

  4. DoSanhattan and East

    Club de Jazz de Santiago

    The Club de Jazz de Santiago is one of the best of the city's many jazz clubs. Located in the northern part of the Ñuñoa neighborhood, this small club routinely brings in some of the best local, national, and international artists specializing in everything from Latin Jazz to Blues to Bossa Nova.

  5. DoCentral

    Estación Mapocho Cultural Center

    Cultural center with theater, dance, music, and other various cultural activities and conferences year-round. Hosts the International Book Fair (Feria Internacional del Libro) every spring.

  6. DoProvidencia

    Federación de Andinismo de Chile

    The mountaineering foundation founded in 1947 organizes excursions and competitions, as well as offers courses in mountaineering, first aid, and orienteering through its affiliate, the Escuela Nacional de Montaña.

  7. DoCentral

    La Moneda Cultural Center

    Museum located underneath the Presidential Palace, the Cultural Center has rotating art and cultural exhibitions all year. Local crafts and souvenirs are available at middle-high prices in the local gift shop. A café is also within the facilities. Note that most exhibitions are not free of charge, however, prices are very affordable.

    Open now · closes 7:30 pmFree until 12:00

  8. DoWest and South

    Parque Laguna Carén

    A lagoon and wetland area near the highway to Valparaíso. In addition to walking around in you can also practice water activities like fishing or rowing.

  9. DoProvidencia

    Parque Metropolitano de Santiago

    Cerro San Cristóbal

    One of the city's landmarks, this hill has walking paths, gardens, viewpoints and the Metropolitan zoo.

    free

  10. DoProvidencia

    Parque de las esculturas

    A place to relax with many sculptures and good views to the skyline of the financial district.

    free

  11. Do

    Paso de Uspallata

    Rent a car for 1 or 2 days from Santiago and go visit the beautiful Uspallata Pass with Monumento del Cristo Redentor, the Aconcagua Provincial Park for some hiking, the impressive El Puente del Inca or even laid-back Mendoza and its vineyards. The pass road itself is gravel road and a detour from the tunnel which most people use between Chile and Argentina. The views from the pass into Chile and Argentina are breathtaking, and the drive itself is exciting (not just along the gravel road). If you rent the car at around 16:00 and start in the morning near Los Andes or even closer to the pass, it might be better due to lesser clouds in the morning. Note, the border crossing into Argentina, which is 10 km or so behind the actual border, can take 2–6 hr with cars queuing for many kilometers before the tunnel underneath the pass. Since you actually do not want to take the tunnel, you should find a way to pass the waiting cars, maybe with the help of a local border police car. The gravel road to the pass starts about 100 m before the tunnel. If you just go to the Uspallata Pass and return to Chile without entering Argentina, do not tell the customs office on the way back that you went to see the Christ statue—it seems that the statue is on the Argentinian side. On the way back, you will be checked by customs for not allowed goods and food, even if you did not cross into Argentina—so, best to leave everything (even the wine) in Chile before you go to the pass.

    US$30 per day car rental fee

  12. DoProvidencia Not mapped

    Festival de Jazz de Providencia

    A very good jazz festival takes place during summer (typically each January) in Providencia. The Festival de Jazz de Providencia takes place each year in Mapocho's riverside and showcasts the best local bands and some international guests. A good budget-conscious alternative for summer nights.

  13. Do Not mapped

    Turistik Santiago Hop on – Hop off

    A red double-decker bus that passes through the main tourist attractions of the city, including the Central Market, Plaza de Armas, Bellavista, and Parque Metropolitana, among others. Pass is good for the day with departures every half hour during operating hours.

    09:30–18:0019,000 pesos