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Bellavista
hotelsBohemian arts and nightlife district. La Chascona (Neruda's house), Cerro San Cristóbal access, bars and restaurants. Young and vibrant. Where Santiago parties. Street art, live music, LGBTQ+ friendly.
Lastarria
hotelsTrendy cultural neighborhood - cafes, boutiques, galleries, museums. Cerro Santa Lucía park. Pedestrian-friendly streets. Where creative professionals hang out. Most European feel in Santiago.
Providencia
hotelsUpscale residential and commercial district. Wide avenues, malls, offices. Costanera Center (tallest building in South America). Safe, modern, efficient. Where upper-middle class Santiago lives.
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faq.subtitle Santiago
Most countries visa-free for 90 days! US, EU, UK, Canada no visa needed. Americans no longer pay reciprocity fee. Very open policy. Can extend at Extranjería office.
Easy day trip! Bus from Pajaritos terminal, 90 minutes, ~$5. UNESCO port city with colorful hills, street art, funiculars. Combine with Viña del Mar beach town. One of Chile's highlights. Easy self-guided.
Yes! Valle Nevado, La Parva, El Colorado - 90 minutes from city. Season June-September. Andes skiing with city views. Day trips easy. Southern hemisphere means ski when northern summer. Unique experience!
World-class! Maipo Valley 45 min from Santiago. Concha y Toro, Santa Rita easy visits. Carménère grape is Chilean specialty. Wine extremely affordable even at restaurants. Day tours to wineries popular. Wine lovers paradise.
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Santiago
Climb Cerro San Cristóbal for best city and Andes views - funicular or hike up. Giant Virgin Mary statue at top. Clear days (after rain) you see snow-capped peaks. Sunset timing perfect. Free park, funicular ~3000 CLP.
Day trip to Valparaíso - UNESCO colorful port city, street art capital of Chile. 90 min by bus, ~$5. Ride funiculars up hills, explore cerros (neighborhoods). Can combine with Viña del Mar beach. Essential Chile experience.
Visit winery in Maipo Valley - 45 min from city. Concha y Toro most famous (reserve tour). Or smaller boutique wineries. Carménère is Chilean signature grape. Tours ~$30-50 including tastings. Book ahead.
Try completo (Chilean hot dog with everything), empanadas, pastel de choclo (corn pie), cazuela (stew), pisco sour. Seafood excellent. Mercado Central for fish lunch. More expensive than neighbors but good value.
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Prices
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Cafes & Restaurants
Budget meal
5,000 - 10,000 CLP$
~7,500 $
Mid-range
15,000 - 35,000 CLP$
~25,000 $
Fine dining
50,000 - 120,000 CLP$
~85,000 $
Street Food
Local dish
2,000 - 5,000 CLP$
~3,500 $
Drinks
Coffee
2,500 - 5,000 CLP$
~3,750 $
Local beer
3,000 - 6,000 CLP$
~4,500 $
Groceries
Water 1.5L
700 - 1,500 CLP$
~1,100 $
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Accommodation
Hotels and rental prices
Hostel dorm
12,000 - 25,000 CLP$ / night
~18,500 $
Guesthouse
40,000 - 70,000 CLP$ / night
~55,000 $
Hotel 3★
80,000 - 150,000 CLP$ / night
~115,000 $
Hotel 5★
180,000 - 400,000 CLP$ / night
~290,000 $
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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widespread
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Apple PayGoogle PayMercado Pago
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Cards widely accepted. Peso local currency. Contactless growing. Cash for markets, street vendors. Metro accepts Bip! card (top up with cash/cards).
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Peso (CLP). Modern South American capital! Cards accepted at Costanera Center (tallest building in Latin America), Bellavista restaurants, hotels. Mercado Pago popular for P2P. Metro uses Bip! card - buy/top up at stations with cash or cards. La Vega Central market cash-based. Banco de Chile, Santander ATMs widespread. Andes mountain backdrop - stunning views. Developed economy, stable payments. Gateway to Patagonia, wine country!
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10%
10% expected in restaurants. Hotel staff 1000-2000 CLP. Round up for taxis.
Safety
High safety level
Tourist area with low crime rate
Santiago is safe by Latin American standards. Petty theft exists - watch bags in markets, metro. Avoid Estación Central area at night. Protests sometimes in Plaza Italia. Earthquake zone - know exits. Modern, organized city.