Explore the top experiences and activities to enjoy Santiago and its surroundings.
The Tourist Information Office of the Government of Santiago is located in the heritage building of the Santiago Stock Exchange, an icon of the historic centre of the city. Here you can find information, maps and recommendations to enjoy the attractions of the entire region, as well as participate in free activities such as guided tours of the building upon registration.
Address: Edificio La Bolsa, Calle Bandera esquina calle Moneda, Santiago.
Timetable: Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 17:30 hrs.
ILO Santiago Commune
Address: Plaza de Armas 989, Santiago.
Timetable: Monday-Friday 09:30-17:00 / Saturday and Sunday 10:00-16:00
Address: Manuel Rodriguez 277, Parque El Trapiche de Peñaflor.
Timetables: Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00 hrs.
ILO San José de Maipo
Address: Calle Comercio 19788, Plaza de Armas San José de Maipo.
Timetable: Monday to Thursday from 08:30 to 14:00 and from 15:00 to 17:30. Friday closing time 16:30 hrs.
Address: San Antonio 361, Pomaire.
Timetable: Friday to Sunday from 11:00 to 18:00 hrs.
Address: Concha y Toro 02487, Pirque.
Timetable: Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 17:30 hrs.
Address: Camino Los Cóndores #1298, Farellones
Timetable: Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 16:30 hrs. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 09:00 to 17:30 hrs.
Explore the top experiences and activities to enjoy Santiago and its surroundings.
Autumn (March to June)
Get around Santiago using its network of Metro, buses and public and private transport services, designed to facilitate every journey.
There are two companies that provide bus transport to and from the airport: Centropuerto (www.centropuerto.cl) TurBus (www.turbus.cl)
The RED extension, public transport that connects the airport with the Pajaritos Metro station, and which works with the Tarjeta bip!
There are several private transport companies and authorised services can be hired at the air terminal itself.
You can take official taxis inside the airport. We recommend you always prefer those registered or suggested by your accommodation, to avoid undue charges.
In most cases, transfers can be arranged directly with the hotel.
Within the City
The public transport system in Santiago is called RED, better known among Chileans as “micros”. There are two types of buses: the trunk buses, which run on major avenues, such as Avda. Providencia and Alameda, and the alimentadores, which are smaller buses that connect smaller streets.
Santiago is a city that offers a wide variety of cycling circuits, both long and short, for all tastes and difficulties. It has more than 550 km of urban cycle paths.
Important adviceFor beginners, it is best to start with short stretches of 5 or 7 kilometres and then increase the level of difficulty.
Official brochures to discover the city, wine tourism and unmissable experiences in Santiago.
Santiago Urbano
It takes in neighbourhoods full of history, culture and local life, with sights, architecture and spaces that show the rhythm and identity of the city.
Mountains and Nature
Explore the mountain range and its surroundings through scenic routes, trekking and viewpoints that connect nature and adventure.
Discover vineyards and wine experiences, with tastings, tours and unique landscapes just a few minutes from Santiago.
On your trip to Santiago, we recommend using formal accommodation. You can find a list here: https://serviciosturisticos.sernatur.cl
The official currency is the Chilean peso CLP$. The
circulating coins are in denominations of 10, 50, 100 and 500
pesos. The banknotes in circulation are in denominations of 1,000,
2,000, 5,000, 10,000 and 20,000 pesos.
You should only exchange money at banks or authorised bureaux de change.
If you wish to make purchases in shops or shops, only Chilean pesos will be accepted. Many shops also have international debit and credit card payment systems. However, in smaller shops or in rural areas, you may need cash.
In restaurants, it is customary to tip the waiters 10% of the bill, which you can pay by card or cash (always optional).
There are several wifi hotspots in the city of Santiago and most accommodation is free of charge. We also recommend buying a chip from any carrier for your phone.
Santiago is a fairly safe city, however, we recommend that you take care of your mobile phone and camera in crowded areas.
Water in Santiago is completely safe to drink.
We would appreciate it if you use as little plastic as possible on your trip, preferring reusable bottles.
The voltage in Santiago and in Chile as a whole is 220
V / 50 Hz, and the plugs are type C and L.