Chile · Road trip

5 days in Santiago

5 days in Santiago, planned at an active pace for a couple. Start with Plaza de Armas and San Cristóbal Hill and follow the day-by-day route. Customise the places, pace and duration to make it your own.

5 days · 4 nightsActive paceFor two

Make this trip yours ↗

Apincheira · CC BY-SA 3.0

Your days, in detail

The itinerary

Day 1

Arrival – Plaza de Armas & Cerro San Cristóbal

Plaza de Armas — Plaza de Armas — Apincheira · CC BY-SA 3.0

Morning

Arrive in Santiago, pick up rental car, check‑in at Hotel Casa Sur.

Afternoon

Visit Plaza de Armas, then walk to Cerro San Cristóbal for city views.

Evening

Dinner in Bellavista neighbourhood.

Apincheira · CC BY-SA 3.0
1 hr 30 min
Plaza de Armas
Explore the main square, historic cathedral and surrounding colonial buildings.
Open space, free entry.
Directions ↗
Carlos yo · CC BY-SA 4.0
Next · 42 min walk · 2 hr
San Cristóbal Hill
Take the funicular or walk to the summit for panoramic views of the city and Andes.
Funicular tickets about £3 per adult; check operating hours.
Directions ↗

Day 2

Santiago Culture – Museum of Memory & La Chascona

Museum of Memory and Human Rights — Museo memoria sala DDHH — Warko · CC BY-SA 3.0

Morning

Breakfast, then drive to Museum of Memory and Human Rights.

Afternoon

Stroll through Parque Forestal and visit La Chascona, Pablo Neruda’s house.

Evening

Tapas dinner in the Lastarria district.

Warko · CC BY-SA 3.0
2 hr
Museum of Memory and Human Rights
Learn about Chile’s recent history through exhibitions and archives.
Admission £5 per adult; allow time for security checks.
Directions ↗
Felipe Restrepo Acosta · CC BY-SA 4.0
Next · 54 min walk · 1 hr
Parque Forestal
Relax in the park, view public art installations.
Free entry.
Directions ↗
Marcelo Ois Lagarde · CC BY-SA 3.0
Next · 13 min walk · 1 hr 30 min
La Chascona
Tour Neruda’s quirky house‑museum, filled with personal items and sea‑inspired décor.
Admission £4 per adult; guided tours in English available.
Directions ↗

Day 3

Cerro Alegre

Carlos Figueroa Rojas · CC BY-SA 4.0
2 hr
Cerro Alegre
Wander colourful streets, see street‑art murals and historic funiculars.
Parking available on streets; be mindful of narrow lanes.
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Day 4

Concha y Toro Winery

2 hr 30 min
Concha y Toro Winery
Guided tour of vineyards, cellar and tasting of flagship Cabernet Sauvignon.
Tour cost included in activity budget; book in advance.
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Day 5

Departure

Make room for your own discoveries

Make it your Santiago.

Keep the ideas you like. Build the rest around you.

Create my version ↗