Guidebook for Santiago
Food Scene
Steak, pork, chicken and vegetables sizzle on the giant grill at the front of the clattering main dining area, then dead-pan old-school waiters cart it over to your table.
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Las Vacas Gordas
280 CienfuegosSteak, pork, chicken and vegetables sizzle on the giant grill at the front of the clattering main dining area, then dead-pan old-school waiters cart it over to your table.
Choco-chili, strawberry and black pepper, and rose petal are some of the fabulous flavors of this extra-creamy handmade ice cream, which has been known to cause addiction.
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Emporio La Rosa
291 MercedChoco-chili, strawberry and black pepper, and rose petal are some of the fabulous flavors of this extra-creamy handmade ice cream, which has been known to cause addiction.
The chef at Santiago’s only Indian restaurant is Bangladeshi and the menu revolves around rich northern dishes like Rogan Josh, tandoori meats and breads. There’s a good selection of curries.
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Hotel Majestic
1526 Santo DomingoThe chef at Santiago’s only Indian restaurant is Bangladeshi and the menu revolves around rich northern dishes like Rogan Josh, tandoori meats and breads. There’s a good selection of curries.
Sightseeing
Chile’s presidential offices are in the Palacio de la Moneda. The ornate neoclassical building was designed by Italian architect Joaquín Toesca in the late 18th century.
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Palacio De La Moneda
S/N MonedaChile’s presidential offices are in the Palacio de la Moneda. The ornate neoclassical building was designed by Italian architect Joaquín Toesca in the late 18th century.
When poet Pablo Neruda needed a secret hideaway to spend time with his mistress Matilde Urrutia, he built La Chascona, which he named for her unruly hair.
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La Chascona
0192 Fernando Márquez de La PlataWhen poet Pablo Neruda needed a secret hideaway to spend time with his mistress Matilde Urrutia, he built La Chascona, which he named for her unruly hair.
The park is located between four communes of Santiago and covers around 722 hectares, making it the largest urban park in Chile and one of the largest in the world.
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Parque Metropolitano de Santiago
450 Pío NonoThe park is located between four communes of Santiago and covers around 722 hectares, making it the largest urban park in Chile and one of the largest in the world.
One of the major centers for Chilean art and for broader South American art. Established in 1880 (making it the oldest in South America), the organization is managed by the "Artistic Union".
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Nasjonalmuseet for kunst
650 José Miguel de La BarraOne of the major centers for Chilean art and for broader South American art. Established in 1880 (making it the oldest in South America), the organization is managed by the "Artistic Union".
The first stone of the austere Iglesia de San Francisco was laid in 1586, making it Santiago's oldest surviving colonial building.
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Iglesia de San Francisco, Santiago de Chile
834 Av Libertador Bernardo O'HigginsThe first stone of the austere Iglesia de San Francisco was laid in 1586, making it Santiago's oldest surviving colonial building.
A pretty winery set in Santiago's urban sprawl. Most of the vineyards are now at Buin, but tours take in the production process and underground bodega, built in 1872. Quick taxi ride from the metro.
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Viña Cousiño Macul
7100 Av. QuilínA pretty winery set in Santiago's urban sprawl. Most of the vineyards are now at Buin, but tours take in the production process and underground bodega, built in 1872. Quick taxi ride from the metro.
About 12km from Farellones is Valle Nevado. Modeled on European setups, Valle Nevado boasts almost 3000 hectares of skiable domain – the largest in South America.
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Valle Nevado
1333 Avenida VitacuraAbout 12km from Farellones is Valle Nevado. Modeled on European setups, Valle Nevado boasts almost 3000 hectares of skiable domain – the largest in South America.
The cheapest skiing to be had near Santiago is at Lagunillas, a small resort 67km southeast of Santiago via San José de Maipo. Run by the Club Andino de Chile, it has four lifts and 13 runs;
Lagunillas
The cheapest skiing to be had near Santiago is at Lagunillas, a small resort 67km southeast of Santiago via San José de Maipo. Run by the Club Andino de Chile, it has four lifts and 13 runs;
Essentials
Raspberries, quinces, figs, peaches, persimmons, custard apples… if it grows in Chile, you’ll find it at La Vega Central. Go early to see the hollering vendors in full swing.
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La Vega
700 Dávila BaezaRaspberries, quinces, figs, peaches, persimmons, custard apples… if it grows in Chile, you’ll find it at La Vega Central. Go early to see the hollering vendors in full swing.
Drinks & Nightlife
A legend on the Santiago restaurant circuit, Liguria mixes equal measures of bar and bistro perfectly.
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Liguria
1353 Av. Nueva ProvidenciaA legend on the Santiago restaurant circuit, Liguria mixes equal measures of bar and bistro perfectly.