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Santiago

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✈️ Getting there

SCLArturo Merino Benítez International Airport
📍 17 km⏱ 45 min🚇 Metro🚌 Bus🚕 Taxi🚌 Uber

The Centropuerto and TurBus airport buses run directly to Pajaritos Metro station and Alameda for CLP 2,200–3,000 (under €3), connecting to the full Metro network — this is by far the cheapest option and takes around 45 minutes to central Santiago; Uber costs CLP 15,000–25,000 (€15–25) and is faster in off-peak hours.

Santiago's airport is one of South America's most modern and efficient hubs, with a recently expanded Terminal 2 handling LATAM's European routes alongside Iberia, Air France, KLM, and British Airways — connections through SCL to Patagonia, Easter Island, and other South American cities are excellent.

Don't Miss

Hidden gems and local experiences in Santiago — beyond the tourist trail.

🍷Take the half-day train to Casablanca Valley — Chile's finest cool-climate whites (Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay) come from this coastal valley 90 minutes west of Santiago. The Tren Central leaves Estación Central on weekends; three or four wineries like Matetic and Kingston Family are easy to visit without a car.
🏔️Ski at Valle Nevado in July or August — it's 60km from Santiago and one of the southern hemisphere's best ski resorts, with 7,000 hectares at 3,000–4,500m altitude. Day lift passes are around CLP 70,000 (€70) and the resort bus leaves from Bellavista daily at 08:30 during the season.
🌆Climb Cerro San Cristóbal at dusk on a clear winter day (June–August) for the definitive Santiago view — the Andes wall rises directly behind the city and at sunset turns pink-orange above the smog line. Take the funicular from Pío Nono in Bellavista (CLP 3,500 return) rather than walking up.
🍴Eat lunch at Mercado Central on a Tuesday or Wednesday — Santiago's 1872 iron-and-glass fish market is a tourist trap on weekends, but on weekday lunchtimes the inner restaurants fill with businessmen eating the freshest congrio (king crab), locos (abalone), and ceviche in the city at reasonable prices.
🎭Spend an afternoon in Barrio Italia rather than Bellavista — it's a 15-minute walk further but more authentically local, lined with antique shops, concept stores, specialty coffee (try Café Quínoa), and a cluster of excellent restaurants around Avenida Italia and Condell that fill with creative professionals at lunch.

Travel Plans

Suggested itineraries for Santiago — tap a plan to see day-by-day details.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to fly to Santiago?▾

The best time to visit Santiago is September–November & March–April, when you'll find comfortable conditions and a good balance of lively atmosphere without peak crowds.

Do I need a visa to visit Santiago?▾

Visa requirements depend on your passport — check your government's travel advice for the latest entry requirements before booking.

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