Driving routes, distances and day-trip ideas nearby.
A ready week, day by day: highly rated places, lunches, tours and trips out of town. Ratings and opening hours come from Tripadvisor, distances are real driving distances.
An unhurried first day: the centre on foot, one landmark and a quiet dinner near where you're staying. Don't plan anything far — after travelling, getting your bearings matters more.
All day
A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.
Hotel check-in is usually from 2pm — if you arrive earlier, most places will store your luggage.
The fullest day: two or three key places back to back. Start early — queues build by midday at the popular ones, and the light is better for photographs after lunch.
All day
A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.
Nights down to 7 °C — bring a warm layer, evenings are far cooler than days.
A day for what needs time and attention: museums, historic quarters, and lunch somewhere locals actually go.
Afternoon
Legacy Family Tour Lunch or Dinner Pairing 4 Strokes
5.0· 49from €36
Legacy Family Tour Lunch or Dinner Pairing 4 Strokes — rated 5 from 49 reviews.
Many museums close on a Monday or Tuesday — check the opening hours before you set out.
Get beyond the city: the nearby towns and countryside are usually what stays with you. A rental car is the practical way — public transport on these routes is slow and infrequent.
All day
Vina del Mar
Vina del Mar is 125 km from Santiago, about 1h 31m by car. Leave in the morning so you're back before dark.
Book the car ahead: in season there is little left and the counter price is higher.
Rent a car in SantiagoA free day. Go back to wherever you wanted to linger, and add one or two places from the list you haven't reached.
Afternoon
Valparaíso & Casablanca : Wine, Heritage and local culture
5.0· 39from €348
Valparaíso & Casablanca : Wine, Heritage and local culture — rated 5 from 39 reviews.
Carry some cash for markets and small cafés — cards are not taken everywhere.
A good day for a guided tour: a guide tells you what the signs don't, and takes the driving off your hands.
Afternoon
City tour Santiago on electric scooter, nature and city
5.0· 33from €80
City tour Santiago on electric scooter, nature and city — rated 5 from 33 reviews.
Carry some cash for markets and small cafés — cards are not taken everywhere.
A calm finish: a favourite spot once more, some shopping, a late lunch. Leave yourself room before the airport.
Afternoon
From Santiago to the Andes: 4x4, horseback riding, waterfall visit and barbecue
5.0· 33from €268
From Santiago to the Andes: 4x4, horseback riding, waterfall visit and barbecue — rated 5 from 33 reviews.
Allow twice what the map says for the airport run — it is never the quiet hour when you need it.
Where you can drive from Santiago.
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Top attractions
Restaurants and cafés
Legacy Family Tour Lunch or Dinner Pairing 4 Strokes
€36
Valparaíso & Casablanca : Wine, Heritage and local culture
€348
City tour Santiago on electric scooter, nature and city
€80
From Santiago to the Andes: 4x4, horseback riding, waterfall visit and barbecue
€268
Courtyard by Marriott Santiago Las Condes
from €114 / night
Ola Santiago Providencia, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
from €140 / night
The Singular Santiago
from €182 / night
DoubleTree by Hilton Santiago - Vitacura
from €86 / night
Source — Tripadvisor
Cozy place with classic chilean brunch
The place was super cozy, the staff were extremely friendly and the food was great! Highly recommend it.