Chilean food doesn't always get the credit it deserves. It's not as internationally celebrated as Peruvian cuisine, not as theatrically confident as Argentine food, and most visitors arrive knowing very little about what they're going to eat. That's actually part of what makes discovering it so good. Cazuela, pastel de choclo, machas a la parmesana, […]

Santiago's fine dining scene gets far less international attention than it deserves. The city has no Michelin Guide, which means none of its restaurants carry those stars, but that's a guide coverage problem rather than a quality problem. Several Santiago restaurants rank among the best in Latin America and the world by every other serious […]

Santiago has a reputation among some travelers for being expensive. I'd push back on that, at least when it comes to food. If you know where to eat and what to order, you can have some of the best meals of your trip for almost nothing. The problem is that tourists tend to drift toward […]

Santiago has a surprisingly rich museum scene, and most tourists walk straight past the best of it. The city's museums range from world-class collections of pre-Columbian artifacts to a wrenching memorial to victims of the Pinochet dictatorship, from colonial religious art housed in the oldest building still standing in the city to contemporary Chilean painting […]

Let me be straight with you about something before we get into the days. Two weeks in Santiago, meaning 14 full days in the city itself without leaving, is not something I'd recommend. Not because Santiago isn't worth your time, but because at that point you're staying too long in one place when some of […]

A week in Santiago is a genuinely great amount of time. Not because you'll run out of things to do in the city itself, but because seven days gives you the chance to do something that shorter visits rarely allow: you can actually slow down, explore beyond the obvious, and make a few day trips […]

How many days do you need in Santiago? It's one of the most common questions I get, and the honest answer is: it depends on what kind of traveler you are. But I also have an opinion, and I'm going to give it to you straight rather than hiding behind a list of options. I've […]

Santiago doesn't get the credit it deserves. Most travelers land here, sleep one night, and bolt toward Patagonia or the Atacama without giving the city a real chance. That's a mistake. Chile's capital is one of the most layered, livable, and genuinely exciting cities in South America, and if you give it 48 hours and […]

We'll first look at the neighborhoods and then look at the best luxury hotels for your trip. Where to Stay in Santiago (Best Neighborhoods) Choosing the right area in Santiago can completely shape your experience. The city is large and diverse, and each neighborhood offers its own atmosphere, from historic charm to sleek modern living. […]

I still remember stepping out of the airport in Santiago for the first time. The first thing that stood out weren’t skyscrapers or city energy, but the gorgeous mountains rising in the distance. It instantly gave the city a dramatic backdrop that you don’t expect from a capital. I based myself in Las Condes, one of the […]