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La Moneda Presidential Palace

Next to the Alameda there is the governmental palace, an Italian neoclassical palace surrounded by more modern buildings with ministries. The squares around them are lined by statues and under one of the squares is an interesting cultural center. Guided one-hour tours are free, but require a reservation of at least seven days in advance (Spanish only).

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Getting there: Metro La Moneda (Line 1)
Website: gob.cl (opens in a new tab)

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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
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Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art
Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino
The well put-together Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art houses various artefacts from Mesoamerica and South America, featuring cultures such as the Olmec, Maya, and Inca civilizations. Descriptions of the artefacts and the ancients' way of life are well-written in both English and Spanish. Highlights include a Mayan stone stele and Andean mummies, which precede their Egyptian counterparts.
Tue-Sun 10:00-18:0010000 pesos; 5000 pesos for ISIC holders
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Offers hearty Chilean meals and a range of local and imported drinks.
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Paseo Ahumada
Paseo Ahumada comprises four blocks between Alameda and Plaza de Armas and is the commercial hub of the city. It features commercial buildings with restaurants, cafés and small and large places to shop.