Top 20 Santiago perp 2
Top 20 things to do in Santiago + nearby (from San Eugenio 509, Ñuñoa)
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🎨 Museums and culture
1) Sky Costanera – best city view
CLP 23,000 adult
Public: ~35-55 min
Area: Providencia
Go close to sunset for the best light. Official adult rate: CLP 23,000. [oai_citation:0‡skycostanera.cl](https://www.skycostanera.cl/en/rates-and-schedules?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
2) Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino
CLP 3,000 residents
Public: ~30-50 min
Area: Downtown (Centro)
One of the best museums in Chile. Resident price CLP 3,000 (foreign tourists often higher). [oai_citation:1‡Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino](https://museo.precolombino.cl/planifica-tu-visita/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
3) Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos
Free
Public: ~40-70 min
Area: Matucana
Powerful museum – great context for Chile’s recent history.
4) La Chascona (Pablo Neruda house museum)
CLP 11,000
Public: ~35-60 min
Area: Bellavista
Tickets 2026 listed as CLP 11,000 (general admission). [oai_citation:2‡fundacionneruda.org](https://fundacionneruda.org/en/opening-hours-and-information/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
5) GAM (Centro Cultural Gabriela Mistral)
Free exhibitions, paid shows
Public: ~20-35 min
Area: Lastarria
Great area for an evening walk – check the program for concerts and theater.
6) Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
Often free
Public: ~30-50 min
Area: Parque Forestal
Beautiful building + easy combo with Parque Forestal and Lastarria cafés.
🏙️ Views, parks and walks
7) Cerro San Cristóbal (Parquemet)
Park free, rides paid
Public: ~35-70 min
Area: Providencia
Best viewpoints, walking paths, and photo spots. Add Teleférico or Funicular if you want.
8) Teleférico Santiago
Paid ticket
Public: ~35-70 min
Area: Parquemet
Relaxing ride across the park with amazing Andes views.
9) Cerro Santa Lucía
Free
Public: ~25-45 min
Area: Downtown
Short climb, great photos, perfect first-day stop.
10) Parque Bicentenario (Vitacura)
Free
Public: ~55-90 min
Area: Vitacura
Chill park with lagoons, birds, and sunsets.
11) Parque Forestal + Lastarria stroll
Free
Public: ~30-55 min
Area: Centro
Best combo: leafy walk, cafés, galleries, bookstores.
12) Plaza de Armas + historic center
Free
Public: ~30-55 min
Area: Centro
Cathedral, street life, classic downtown energy.
🍽️ Food and neighborhoods
13) Barrio Italia – must visit
Free to walk
Public: ~15-30 min
Area: Ñuñoa / Providencia
Design shops, cafés, gelato, wine bars. Perfect afternoon + dinner.
14) Bellavista – bars + street art
Pay what you do
Public: ~35-60 min
Area: Providencia
Murals, restaurants, nightlife. Great combo with La Chascona.
15) Mercado Central – seafood lunch
Pay what you eat
Public: ~35-60 min
Area: Centro
Classic spot for seafood. Best at lunch time.
16) La Vega Central – local market
Free entry
Public: ~35-65 min
Area: Centro
Huge market for fruit, veggies, spices. Go daytime.
🚗 Day trips nearby
17) Viña Concha y Toro (Pirque)
CLP 28,000 (official booking)
Public: ~80-130 min
Area: Pirque
Most famous winery near Santiago. Official booking shows CLP 28,000 regular price. [oai_citation:3‡reserva.cyt.conchaytoro.cl](https://reserva.cyt.conchaytoro.cl/cytWP/homeif.html?lang=es&utm_source=chatgpt.com)
18) Cajón del Maipo – mountains + river
Tours vary
Public: Not great (tours recommended)
Area: Andes foothills
Nature day with viewpoints, thermal spots (seasonal), and big Andes vibes.
19) Valparaíso – street art + funiculars
Transport varies
Bus: ~90-140 min
Area: Coast
Colorful hills, murals, viewpoints. Easy day trip by intercity bus.
20) Viña del Mar – beach stroll
Pay what you do
Bus: ~90-140 min
Area: Coast
Beach walk, cafés, sunsets. Combine with Valparaíso in one day.