Santiago

Views & landmarks

Gran Torre Costanera

A skyscraper in Santiago, ranked as the fourth-tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere. It stands as a landmark defining the city's skyline.

Museums & galleries

Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts

Chile's National Museum of Fine Arts in Santiago, founded in 1880 with a long history. It houses a wide range of works representing Chilean art.

Temples & religious sites

Santiago Metropolitan Cathedral

This cathedral is the center of the Catholic Church in Chile and the seat of the Archdiocese of Santiago. Dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, it's a peaceful place to explore.

Museums & galleries

Chilean National Museum of Natural History

This museum stands in Quinta Normal Park in Santiago, founded in 1830 by French naturalist Claudio Gay. As one of Chile's three major national museums, it houses an extensive natural history collection.

Museums & galleries

Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art

An art museum in Santiago showcasing pre-Columbian artworks and artifacts gathered from across Latin America. It's a great place to explore the artistic world of the Americas' ancient civilizations.

Attraction

National Astronomical Observatory

This observatory sits atop Cerro Calán hill in Las Condes, east of Santiago, and is operated by the University of Chile. Founded in 1852, it has a long history, and visitors can tour its astronomical facilities.

Parks & gardens

Santa Lucía Hill

A small hill rising in the heart of downtown Santiago. It stands about 70 meters above the surrounding terrain, and a metro station named after it makes it easy to reach.

Nature

Cerro San Cristóbal

A hill rising in northern Santiago, Chile, about 300 meters above the city and offering sweeping views over downtown. It ranks as Santiago's third-highest peak.