While there is plenty to keep you busy in Santiago itself, it is certainly worth heading on a day trip to the coastal town of Valparaiso, an important port as well as a UNESCO heritage site.
Things to do in Santiago & the Central Valley
What to do in Santiago & Central Valley

Visit Valparaiso
A visit to the Pacific coast just a couple of hour’s drive from Santiago makes for an enjoyable day’s outing. The journey takes you through...
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Luxury Hotels in Santiago & Central Valley

The Aubrey
Situated in the boho barrio of Bellavista, the Aubrey (dating from 1927), is Santiago's first real boutique hotel.

Casa Higueras
Housed in a converted 1920’s mansion, Casa Higueras is a stylish yet comfortable boutique hotel, and the first boutique hotel to open in the...

Lapostolle Residence
Nestled into the forested hills of the Colchagua Valley, the exclusive Lapostolle Residence Winery & Lodge, run by the Marnier-Lapostolle family,...

La Casona at Matetic Vineyard
Just over a hundred kilometers from Santiago, La Casona at Matetic Vineyard is a seven room, century-old guesthouse which is the perfect base...

Casa Bueras Boutique Hotel
The central location in trendy Barrio Lastarria means guests are never far from the action, and just a stone's throw from many of the city’s...

Ritz Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton Santiago is located in the El Golf neighbourhood of the Chilean capital.

Vina Chile
Vina Chile is an avant-garde retreat and wine spa designed by the ever successful Alexander and Carrie Vik. This cutting edge contemporary cabin...

Hotel Portillo
Portillo is unique because there is no actual town and only one hotel of note - Hotel Portillo.

The Singular Santiago
The Singular hotel in Santiago is set to provide a trendy stay for Chile’s visitors. The hotel is located in the city’s centre of arts and...

Palacio Astoreca
Sitting pretty on the crest of Monte Alegre, one of the many hills which make up the coastal town of Valparaiso, Palacio Astoreca is a beautifully...
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Eating in Santiago

When people think of Chilean cuisine the idea of slightly bland, hearty home cooking often springs to mind. An image that's partly true as Chilean food traditionally involves stews, pies, and mounds of meat and carbs. But Chile, and Santiago in particular, is experiencing something of a…
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