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Day Three: Santiago

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Day three can be spent enjoying the day in the Plaza de Armas, strolling through sites that were not seen on day one. You can head to the Central Market, which resides in a beautiful 19th-century wrought-iron building. Spend time exploring the colorful conglomeration of fruits, vegetables, seafood, and flowers. Next, travel to the old district on Bernardo O’Higgins Avenue where you are sure to esteem the grand houses on Republica Avenue. If you have time, stop in at a craft shop and experience the Chilean culture. In the afternoon, stroll along Parque Forestal, which heads to the Fine Arts Museum, and Bellavista, the artsy, bohemian hub of Santiago.

Finally, towards evening, you can make your way to Santa Lucia Hill, which, in 1541, was the location where the city of Santiago was established. Today it is a safe haven of fountains and gardens. Ascend San Cristobal Hill. Here, visitors will take in a remarkable panorama of the city of Santiago, situated comfortably in its mountain valley. Located at the top of its 1145-foot peak, the enormous 118-foot statue of the Virgin Mary protrudes. The statue can be seen at night from almost anywhere in the city as it is beautifully lit up by floodlights.

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