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Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan, Chile

5 days in Santiago

Andes-backed capital with wine country next door. Here's how to spend 5 days in Santiago: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 5 days Santiago trip is January, February and March. Budget roughly $130/person/day before flights.

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Length
5 days
Best time
January, February, March
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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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
4

Day 4

09:00
Bicur Joilim Synagogue
The Bicur Joilim Synagogue is a Jewish religious building located in the commune of Santiago, Chile. It is the oldest synagogue in the city of Santiago, founded in 1905, and the on
12:30
Palacio Cousiño~$18
The Palacio Cousiño is a palace that was designed and built for Isidora Goyenechea, widow of Luis Cousiño, who in turn was son of Matías Cousiño. It is located at 438 Dieciocho Str
16:00
Toesca metro station~$5
Toesca is a metro station on the Line 2 of the Santiago Metro, in Santiago, Chile. It is located in the middle of a sunken stretch of the Autopista Central. The station is named fo
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Day 5

09:00
Parque O'Higgins metro station~$5
Parque O'Higgins is a metro station on the Line 2 of the Santiago Metro, in Santiago, Chile. It is located in the middle of the east branch of the Autopista Central, on a raised em
12:30
Universidad Central de Chile~$5
Universidad Central de Chile, abbreviated as UCEN, is the first autonomous private university in Chile, founded in 1982 in Santiago de Chile. It's accredited in the areas of instit
16:00
St. Ignatius College, Santiago~$5
St. Ignatius College, Santiago is a private Catholic primary and secondary school, located in Santiago, Chile. The school was founded by the Society of Jesus in 1856 and is run by

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What 5 days in Santiago costs

What this trip costs

$1,191
Flights$45038%
Stay$23420%
Activities$11710%
Food$19516%
Local transport$787%
Shopping$524%
Buffer$655%
$238/day

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

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5 days in Santiago: FAQ

Is 5 days enough for Santiago?+

5 days is a comfortable amount of time to explore Santiago, with room for day trips and a slower pace. 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 5 days in Santiago cost?+

Budget around $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $650 per person for 5 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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