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Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan, Chile

3 days in Santiago

Andes-backed capital with wine country next door. Here's how to spend 3 days in Santiago: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 3 days Santiago trip is January, February and March. Budget roughly $130/person/day before flights.

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Length
3 days
Best time
January, February, March
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Your 3 days Santiago itinerary, day by day

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Day 1

09:00
Teatro Caupolicán~$5
Teatro Caupolicán is a theatre and music venue located on the San Diego street in Santiago, Chile. It was opened in 1936. During its long history has hosted sporting, political, an
12:30
Almagro Park
Almagro Park is an urban park in the city of Santiago, Chile. The Basílica de los Sacramentinos is situated on the east end of the park, while the Palacio Cousiño is located on its
16:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
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Day 2

09:00
Basílica del Corazón de María (Santiago de Chile)
The Basilica of the Heart of Mary is a Catholic Church in the city of Santiago, Chile. Built by the Claretians, it was inaugurated on 7 December 1879, being designated as a basilic
12:30
Matta metro station~$5
Matta is an underground metro station of Line 3 of the Santiago Metro network, in Santiago, Chile. It is an underground, between the Parque Almagro and Irarrázaval stations on Line
16:00
Basílica de los Sacramentinos
The Basílica de los Sacramentinos is a church in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Santiago de Chile. It administered by the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament and its design wa
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Day 3

09:00
Economy, Government and Communications, Central University of Chile~$5
The Faculty of Economy, Government and Communications, Central University of Chile, also known as the Faculty of Government, is one of the first School of Public Administration car
12:30
Parque Almagro metro station~$5
Parque Almagro is an underground metro station of Line 3 of the Santiago Metro network, in Santiago, Chile. It is an underground, between the Universidad de Chile and Matta station
16:00
Chilean Historical and Military Museum~$15
The Chilean Historical and Military Museum is a national museum in Santiago, Chile, dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of the country’s military history. Established in 1

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What 3 days in Santiago costs

What this trip costs

$871
Flights$45052%
Stay$11713%
Activities$708%
Food$11713%
Local transport$475%
Shopping$314%
Buffer$394%
$290/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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3 days in Santiago: FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Santiago?+

3 days is enough to cover the main highlights of Santiago without rushing the essentials. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Santiago?+

Start with Teatro Caupolicán, Almagro Park and Central market & street-food lunch. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 3 days in Santiago cost?+

Budget around $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $390 per person for 3 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Santiago?+

The best months to visit Santiago are January, February, March and December, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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