Itinerary Santiago

November is late spring in Santiago, Chile—a fantastic time to visit! Days are warm, the air is clear, and vineyards around the city are at their most beautiful. Ideal for exploring the city’s renowned food scene and rich culture.

💰 Budget overview

Category	Amount
✈️ Transport	2400 USD
🏨 Accommodations	700 USD
🧳 Gear	50 USD
🗺️ On-site	300 USD
Total	3450 USD

🗺️ Activities & landmarks

🇨🇱 Santiago - 4 days

☀️ Daytime

• [ ] 🏙️ Plaza de Armas ⭐⭐⭐ (~1h)
  • Historic heart of Santiago surrounded by colonial buildings. Great for orientation and photos.
• [ ] 🏛️ Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino ⭐⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Exceptional collection of Pre-Columbian art and artifacts; ideal for immersing in local history.
• [ ] 🛕 Catedral Metropolitana de Santiago ⭐⭐⭐ (~1h)
  • Beautiful neoclassical cathedral; don’t miss the gilded altar and quiet chapels.
• [ ] 🌳 Cerro Santa Lucía ⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Central city park with winding paths and panoramic city views.
• [ ] 🏙️ Bellavista Neighborhood ⭐⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Santiago’s bohemian quarter: street art, boutique shops, and Pablo Neruda’s house.
• [ ] 🎨 La Chascona ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)
  • Visit the quirky home of Chile’s Nobel-winning poet Pablo Neruda. Pre-book tickets.
• [ ] 🏛️ Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos ⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Powerful museum dedicated to Chile’s recent political history. Audio guides in English.
• [ ] 🛕 Iglesia San Francisco ⭐⭐ (~0.5h)
  • Santiago’s oldest colonial church; lovely rose garden.
• [ ] 🌳 Parque Bicentenario ⭐⭐ (~1h)
  • Modern park in Vitacura with flamingos and excellent picnic spots.
• [ ] 🛍️ Central Market (Mercado Central) ⭐⭐⭐ (~1h)
  • Atmospheric covered market: fresh seafood and local food stalls.
• [ ] 🏛️ Centro Gabriela Mistral (GAM) ⭐⭐ (~1h)
  • Vibrant cultural center with exhibitions, music, and modern restaurants.
• [ ] 🏙️ Barrio Lastarria ⭐⭐⭐ (~1.5h)
  • Trendy neighborhood: indie theaters, artisan shops, wine bars.
• [ ] 🌳 Cerro San Cristóbal ⭐⭐⭐ (~2.5h)
  • Ride the funicular for epic city-and-Andes views. Ideal at sunset.
• [ ] 🎨 Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)
  • Classic and contemporary Chilean art in a grand 19th-century building.
• [ ] 🏙️ Costanera Center & Sky Costanera ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)
  • South America’s tallest building; stunning 360° observation deck.

🌙 Evening & night

• [ ] 🍸 Red2One Rooftop Bar (W Santiago) ⭐⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Panoramic sunset views, designer cocktails, vibrant crowd.
• [ ] 🍸 Bocanáriz ⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Internationally acclaimed wine bar; try a Chilean tasting flight.
• [ ] 🍸 Peumayén Ancestral Food ⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Unique dinner: indigenous-inspired menu, elegant ambiance.
• [ ] 🍸 Liguria Bar ⭐ (~1.5h)
  • Retro Chilean bistro, great for classic cocktails and local vibe.

🍽️ Must-try food spots

• [ ] 🍜 Boragó ⭐⭐⭐
  • World-famous for avant-garde Chilean cuisine. Advance reservations, ~180 USD/person menu.
• [ ] 🍜 Mercado Central ⭐⭐⭐
  • Try centolla (king crab) at Donde Augusto—lively, atmospheric, ~45 USD/person.
• [ ] 🍜 Ambrosía Bistro ⭐⭐
  • Modern bistro, creative dishes; tasting menus ~60 USD/person.
• [ ] 🍜 Fuente Alemana ⭐
  • Legendary for Chilean sandwiches and beers, casual, ~$20/person.
• [ ] 🍜 Aquí Está Coco ⭐⭐
  • Historic seafood temple, ceviche and congrio, ~40-60 USD/person.

🔁 Optional if time permits

• [ ] 🏙️ Viña del Mar & Valparaíso day trip (~10h)
  • Colorful coastal towns with iconic street art and beaches, 1.5h by car/train; best if you want a day outside the city.
• [ ] 🌳 Quinta Normal Park & Museums (~2h)
  • Lush urban park with science & natural history museums.
• [ ] 🛕 Templo Bahá’í de Sudamérica (~2h)
  • Spectacular modern temple in the foothills; peaceful, with great city views.
• [ ] 🏛️ Museo Interactivo Mirador (MIM) (~1.5h)
  • Best interactive science museum in Chile (great for families, also fascinating for adults).

🎬 Films & series to watch

🇨🇱 Santiago

• [ ] 🎬 Neruda (2016) — ⭐ 7.0 — A poetic detective thriller set in 1940s Santiago, centered on Pablo Neruda — Prime Video
• [ ] 🎬 Machuca (2004) — ⭐ 7.7 — Friendship and class struggle in Santiago during the 1973 coup — Prime Video
• [ ] 📺 Prófugos (2011) — ⭐ 7.9 — Gritty Chilean crime drama, much of it set in Santiago’s underworld — HBO Max
• [ ] 📺 Juana Brava (2015) — ⭐ 7.6 — Small-town drama reflecting Chile’s changing society — Netflix
• [ ] 🎬 Santiago Violenta (2014) — ⭐ 5.7 — Indie neo-noir set in the city, stylish and tongue-in-cheek — Amazon Prime

🍜 Local specialties

🇨🇱 Santiago

• [ ] Pastel de choclo (corn pie with beef, chicken, olives, raisins, and egg)
• [ ] Cazuela (rich meat and vegetable stew)
• [ ] Empanadas de pino (baked pastries filled with beef, onions, raisins, olives)
• [ ] Centolla (Patagonian king crab)
• [ ] Completo italiano (Chilean hot dog: tomato, avocado, mayo)
• [ ] Mote con huesillo (sweet summer drink: wheat and dried peaches)

📍 Maps - places to pin

🇨🇱 Santiago

1. Plaza de Armas
2. Red2One Rooftop Bar (W Santiago)
3. Costanera Center
4. The Singular Santiago (recommended hotel)
5. Boragó (restaurant)

✈️ Transport to book

• [ ] ✈️ London → Santiago
• [ ] ✈️ Santiago → London

🏨 Accommodations

City	Nights	Accommodation	Price
Santiago	4	The Singular Santiago (5⭐)	700 USD
Total	4		700 USD