5 great spots you have to stop at in Santiago, Chile
Santiago is one of the top cities in the world, not to mention a fabulous destination in the South American country of Chile. It is a magnificent and gorgeous place that is well known for a number of reasons, including a lot of great places to eat.
But there is more to Santiago than just eating wonderful food. It’s home to a variety of great destinations and ways to enjoy a trip. No matter why you’re in Santiago, there are an incredible range of things to do in the city for anyone and everyone.
Casa Museo La Chascona
Down in the Barrio Bellavista area of Santiago is Casa Museo La Chascona. It was once owned by famed Chilean poet Pablo Neruda who reputedly bought the home for the singer Matilde Urrutia. He had a secret relationship with her that would eventually blossom into his third marriage.
For anyone interested in Neruda’s work, and there are many people who are, this is an absolute must stop destination. It beautifully reflects the idiosyncrasies of his writing, particularly his obsession with the sea.
Viña Cousino Macul
Wine. If you’re going to travel to Chile without drinking superb wine, then the question has to be asked as to why you’re there in the first place. But why not take things a step further, and tour one of Chile’s fabulous wineries?
Viña Cousino Macul was founded in 1856, and has been making spectacular wine ever since. They have a variety of tours of this historic vineyard to choose from. And the estate is within the boundaries of modern Santiago, making the trip even easier.
Santiago Metropolitan Park
Metropolitan Park is not an uncommon name for parks in an number of urban centers around the world. So when you start planning your trip to Santiago, make sure you Google the right one because you do not want to miss out on this specific spot.
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Santiago Metropolitan Park was established in 1966, and has become a premiere urban park in the world. It has pools, cable cars, the Chilean National Zoo and the Botanical Garden. On top of that, it’s also home to the Funicular, which is a National Monument.
Cerro San Cristobal
When describing this location to someone, you realize you’re basically telling them to go check out a hill. But Cerro San Cristobal is more than worth the time to experience. It’s a key landmark in the city for very good reason.
As part of the Santiago Metropolitan Park, there are a few ways to get to the summit. The most popular of them all is the previously mentioned Funicular, which should not be missed. In addition to the view, there’s a 22-meter statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary which is quite impressive.
The Central Market of Santiago
You can tell a lot about a community by it’s markets, particularly in South America. If you really want to get a sense of what this city is about, a trip to the Central Market of Santiago certainly can’t hurt the situation.
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As one would expect, there are a variety of vendors here, offering visitors a range of produce, baked goods, meat and more to sample. There are also several great spots to get a meal as well as a wonderful memento of your trip. Just get an empanada and start shopping.