Day 1
Santiago Arrival
Welcome to the Andean capital
- Variable• 30-45 min to city
Arrive at Santiago International Airport
📍 Arturo Merino Benítez Airport (SCL)
Land in Chile's capital, a city of 7 million pressed between the Andes and the coastal range. Modern metro connects airport to city.
- 11:00 AM• 1 hour
Settle in Lastarria or Bellavista
📍 Lastarria or Bellavista, Santiago
Check into your hotel in one of Santiago's most charming neighborhoods—both walkable, full of cafés and restaurants.
- 1:00 PM• 1.5 hours
Lunch at Mercado Central
📍 Mercado Central, Santiago
Start with the city's most famous seafood market. The 1872 iron structure houses restaurants serving Chile's legendary seafood.
- 3:00 PM• 2 hours
Plaza de Armas & Historic Center
📍 Plaza de Armas, Santiago
Explore the heart of colonial Santiago. The Metropolitan Cathedral, Central Post Office, and History Museum surround the main plaza.
- 5:00 PM• 1.5 hours
Cerro Santa Lucía
📍 Cerro Santa Lucía, Santiago
Climb this forested hilltop park for sunset views over downtown. Winding staircases, fountains, and colonial architecture.
- 7:30 PM• 2 hours
Dinner in Lastarria
📍 Barrio Lastarria, Santiago
This pedestrian-friendly neighborhood has Santiago's best concentration of restaurants and wine bars.


