Today we invite you to
live a local experience that will take us to spaces
greens and historical points of the center of Santiago. Suspicious parks,
modern neighborhoods and we will take a look at the culture of the Santiaguinos, we will be part of an afternoon
memorable. We will explore all its rich history,
the vibrant culture and the unique architecture, a mix of our origins
since colonization.
We will meet at the
hotel lobby at 9:30 a.m. or approximately 2:30 p.m. for
start this urban adventure.
We will depart from
our hotel moving on the "Metro
Santiago" or in "Private vehicle", depending on whether you have
chosen one. Without a doubt, either option will be exciting.
We will begin
walking for about 5 or 10 minutes until we reach our first stop at Cerro Santa Lucia, this green oasis in the
heart of the city gives a respite in the middle of the hustle and bustle. Every corner of this
place tells the rich history that dates back to pre-Columbian times. Within
This beautiful place is home to the Castle
Hidalgo, a fortress built in the 19th century with architecture
neoclassical. The cobbled paths lead to its main jewel, its terraces, viewpoints and gardens from where you can
You can admire the views of Santiago and the Andes, as well as the fountains and
sculptures such as the Neptune Fountain and the Plaza
of Victory.
Then we will go on
direction to the charming Barrio Lastarria,
known for its bohemian atmosphere, streets
cobblestones, cafes, art and culture shops. It is an ideal place to walk and
explore.
We will continue our
adventure on the way to the Plaza de Armas is the
Chile`s starting point, also called kilometer 0, is the heart
history of Santiago. Here we can see theCathedral
Metropolitan and other historic buildings that surround the square such as the Municipality, the Post Office and the History Museum.
We will continue along the
important Civic Quarter of the capital,
It houses important government and cultural institutions, such as
the La Moneda Palace, the headquarters
presidential of Chile, which is a crucial historical and political symbol for the
country. This iconic building is known for its elegant façade and its role
history as the scene of the military coup of 1973. Although direct access to the
interior of the palace may be limited, we could enjoy the beautiful
patios and gardens that surround it. If we are a little lucky and coincide with
On the day, we will be able to see the changing of the guard at the presidential palace.
Our next
stop on this adventure will be at The Museum of
Fine Arts, a cultural jewel located in the heart of the Forest Park. This style palace
neoclassical dating from the beginning of the 20th century, and houses a permanent collection
of paintings, sculptures and other artistic expressions that range from the
19th century to the present. In addition to national traveling exhibitions and
international.
We will continue uploading
through the capital until you reach the Bellavista neighborhood,
We will explore this vibrant and cheerful neighborhood, famous for its lively nightlife,
Colorful murals and picturesque architecture.
Insert in this
neighborhood we have one of the entrances to the Park
Metropolitano and Cerro San Cristóbal, the main green lung of
Santiago. From the top, we will have the best panoramic views of the city
and the iconic statue of the Virgin Mary. Around it we also find "La Chascona" one of the houses of Pablo Neruda, the famous poet Chilean.
We have the ticket included for the funicular and cable car,
This beautiful walk will take us directly to the top of this green lung of the
capital, where in addition to enjoying the beautiful panoramic views that we
gives this city, we can also taste
a typical Empanada and the typical Chilean drink par excellence El Mote con Huesillo.
**We will have 2 Options to choose from:
With the 1st Option, we meet in the hotel lobby and
We headed to the historic center of Santiago by "Public Transportation". It can be in the beautiful, picturesque and safe metro of Santiago.
in an Uber, depending on where we leave from.
With the 2nd Option, we will leave from the hotel lobby
in an accompanying vehicle that
collect and approach each point to visit.
*Important: Most of these points a
visit are in the historic center of the city, and in this sector they are not
passenger vehicles are allowed, and private vehicles have many
restrictions, for this reason we will walk most of the route,
We will only use the vehicle to get from point to point.
How you see the city
offers a variety of interesting places to explore and see. With this
panoramic ride we will have an overview of the diversity and history of
Santiago, will allow you to capture some of the highlights in just
half day of exploration.
We are waiting for you, no
miss the opportunity to get to know this city of contrasts!