🇨🇱 Santiago, Chile | Ultimate DIY Travel Guide ✨
Discover the European charm of Chile's capital—where colonial architecture meets vibrant street life! Best visited mid-November to early December for: 🌸 Jacaranda blooms (purple paradise!) + 🍒 Cherry season (world's best!) 🏨 Accommodation Airbnb apartment (studio-style) near a supermarket & Chinese market 🏪🥡 🚠 Must-Do Experiences 1️⃣ Metropolitan Park Cable Car Oasis Station → Scenic ride for $4 USD round-trip! 🌄 2️⃣ Architectural Gems Metropolitan Cathedral: Free entry, stunning frescoes ⛪ Iglesia San Ignacio: European-style beauty 🏛️ Iglesia de la Gratitud Nacional: Best photographed morning light ☀️ 3️⃣ Museums & Culture National History Museum (Free! + postcards nearby ✉️) National Fine Arts Museum: Grand building, rotating exhibits 🎨 4️⃣ Hidden Gems Bandejón Central Park: Jacaranda tunnel in spring! 🌿 Bio Bio Flea Market (Metro Bio Bio): Vintage stamps $1 USD for 3! 🏷️ Central Market: Fresh seafood & cherry stalls 🦞🍒 📸 Photo Ops 📷 Universidad de Chile: Vibrant yellow walls 🎓 📷 Cerro Santa Lucía: City views (skip if short on time) 🍽️ Local Tips ✔ Walk the historic center—surprises at every corner! ✔ Postcards: Buy at Postal Office (¥8 stamp to China) #ChileTravel #SantiagoDIY #JacarandaSeason #CherryLover #SouthAmerica #ArchitectureLover #BudgetTravel 🌍✈️