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Aerial view of high-rise apartment towers and parkland in Santiago, Chile, at dusk, backed by the snow-covered Andes mountains.© VeggieTravelGirl

South America · Chile

Santiago

My firsthand finds in Santiago, Chile — vegan food, Chilean classics, açaí, specialty coffee, cocktails and wine, from the places I actually visited.

Santiago has a great mix of city views, culture, shopping, wine, architecture, and unique places to explore. These are some of my favorite experiences from my time in the city.

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Things to do

In and around Santiago

  • Cerro San Cristóbal & Virgin Mary Statue

    Head up Cerro San Cristóbal for incredible views over Santiago and the Andes. At the top is the iconic Virgin Mary statue overlooking the city. The funicular or cable car also makes getting to the top part of the experience.

  • The Bahá'í Temple of South America in Santiago, its nine translucent petal-shaped panels rising above trimmed hedges and a paved path, with the arid Andean foothills behind under a clear blue sky.© VeggieTravelGirl

    Bahá’í Temple of South America

    One of the most unique places I visited in Santiago. This Bahá’í House of Worship has striking modern architecture and sits beautifully against the Andes. It’s open to visitors of all backgrounds and is a peaceful place to explore and take in the views.

  • A gravel path running through rows of vines toward a brick winery building in Chilean wine country, with the snow-capped Andes rising under a deep blue sky.© VeggieTravelGirl

    Winery Day Trip

    Take a day trip from Santiago to experience Chilean wine country. I visited Concha y Toro, where you can explore the winery and taste Chilean wines. It’s an easy way to experience one of the things Chile is best known for while staying in Santiago.

  • View from above over Parque Araucano and the Parque Arauco shopping district in Las Condes, Santiago, with high-rise buildings, a red construction crane, the Gran Torre Santiago and Cerro San Cristóbal on the horizon at dusk.© VeggieTravelGirl

    Parque Arauco

    A great stop for shopping, dining, and taking a break from sightseeing. Parque Arauco is a large shopping complex with a mix of local and international brands.

  • Sky Costanera

    Head to Sky Costanera for panoramic views over Santiago and the Andes from above. They also have tasty drinks you can enjoy while taking in the view.

  • Mercado Central

    Explore Santiago’s historic Mercado Central. It’s a fun place to walk around, see the historic building, and experience a different side of the city.

  • Plaza de Armas

    Walk around Plaza de Armas, the historic heart of Santiago. The square is surrounded by beautiful architecture and important landmarks and is a great place to explore central Santiago on foot.

Vegetarian food

Eating well in Santiago

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Santiago from the air

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