3 nights, 4 days
Santiago 4-Day Itinerary (3 Nights)
A 4-day route through Santiago grouped by daily travel distance for optimal sightseeing.
Distances are straight-line, so actual transit times will differ. Feel free to reorder the stops. · Updated August 15, 2026
The whole route at a glance
Map and place data © OpenStreetMap contributors Lines are straight connections, not actual routes.
DAY 1
Around Gran Torre Costanera · Views & landmarks·Parks & gardens
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MorningGran Torre Costanera
Views & landmarks
A skyscraper in Santiago, ranked as the fourth-tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere. It stands as a landmark defining the city's skyline.
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After lunchJardín Japonés de Santiago
Parks & gardens · 0.8 km from the previous stop
This Japanese garden sits within Metropolitan Park on San Cristóbal Hill, in the Providencia district of Santiago. It's a peaceful spot for a quiet stroll amid the city.
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AfternoonSantiago Metropolitan Park
Parks & gardens · 2 km from the previous stop
A park centered on San Cristóbal Hill, spanning about 722 hectares and considered the largest urban park in the Americas. It's a great place to stroll through vast greenery and enjoy a moment of calm in the city.
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EveningCerro San Cristóbal
Nature · 0.2 km from the previous stop
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.
DAY 2
Around Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts · Museums & galleries·Temples & religious sites
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MorningChilean National Museum of Fine Arts
Museums & galleries
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.
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After lunchSantiago Museum of Contemporary Art
Museums & galleries · 0.1 km from the previous stop
Opened in 1947, this is one of Santiago's leading art museums, run by the University of Chile's Faculty of Arts. Since 2005, it has operated exhibition spaces at two locations in the city.
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AfternoonBasilica de la Merced
Temples & religious sites · 0.4 km from the previous stop
This basilica in Santiago belongs to the Mercedarian order; built on an 18th-century church, its two bell towers were completed one after another in the 19th century. It is designated a national monument of Chile.
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EveningCentro Cultural Gabriela Mistral
Museums & galleries · 0.6 km from the previous stop
This cultural complex in central Santiago was built in 1972 to host the UN Conference on Trade and Development. It consists of a convention center and a 22-story tower, and is also known for being completed in just 275 days.
DAY 3
Around Santiago Metropolitan Cathedral · Temples & religious sites·Museums & galleries
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MorningSantiago Metropolitan Cathedral
Temples & religious sites
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.
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After lunchChilean National History Museum
Museums & galleries · 0.1 km from the previous stop
This building on Plaza de Armas in Santiago dates back to 1808 and has housed the National History Museum since 1982. It offers a great overview of Chile's history.
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AfternoonChilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art
Museums & galleries · 0.3 km from the previous stop
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.
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EveningSanto Domingo Church, Santiago de Chile
Temples & religious sites · 0.4 km from the previous stop
A Dominican church in Santiago's old town, standing at the corner where Santo Domingo Street meets 21 de Mayo Street. You're likely to come across it naturally while strolling through the city center.
DAY 4
Around Chilean National Museum of Natural History · Museums & galleries·Parks & gardens
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MorningChilean National Museum of Natural History
Museums & galleries
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.
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After lunchQuinta Normal Park
Parks & gardens · 0.2 km from the previous stop
This 35.5-hectare urban park in Santiago is home to several cultural institutions, including the National Museum of Natural History. A railway museum is also on site, making it a great spot to combine a stroll with some sightseeing.
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AfternoonMuseum of Memory and Human Rights
Museums & galleries · 0.3 km from the previous stop
A museum in Santiago built to honor the victims of human rights abuses during Pinochet's military dictatorship. It opened in 2010 to mark Chile's bicentennial and offers a place to reflect on this difficult history.
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EveningBasilica of Lourdes
Temples & religious sites · 0.6 km from the previous stop
A basilica near Quinta Normal Park in Santiago, Chile. It pairs well with a park visit for a relaxing break in the city.
Where to stay for this itinerary
Around Gran Torre Costanera, the anchor of day one. Staying here keeps your first day's travel shortest.
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AC Hotel Costanera Center 4-star
0.2 km · Providencia
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NH Collection Hotels
0.2 km · Las Condes
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Los Españoles
0.3 km
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DoubleTree
0.3 km · Las Condes
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El Bosque Suites
0.3 km · Las Condes
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Apart Hotel Bosque Tobalaba
0.4 km · Providencia
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