Best things to do in Santiago
Recommended attractions (10)
Palacio Cousiño
Elaborate 19th-century family home with opulent interiors and art exhibitions.
Museum of Memory & Human Rights
This modern museum honors victims of human rights violations in Chile from 1973 to 1990.
Municipal Theatre of Santiago
Chile's most traditional cultural center, this esteemed neoclassical theater hosts world-class opera, ballet, and choir performances.
National Museum of Natural History
Explore Chilean nature and culture through vast exhibits, including fossils, a whale skeleton, and wildlife dioramas.
Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art
Explore pre-Columbian art in an elegant 1805 building in Santiago.
Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago
Visit Santiago's grand, ornate neoclassical Metropolitan Cathedral, a historic landmark completed in 1800 and seat of the archbishop.
Museo Nacional Histórico Militar (MNHM)
Explore military displays, weaponry, tanks, and Chilean army uniforms in a historic Santiago building.
Fantasilandia
Fantasilandia is Santiago's largest amusement park, offering attractions for the whole family.