Santiago, Chile｜Ultimate Travel Guide

🏨 Accommodation Stay in Vitacura – The safest and most upscale district. NOI Vitacura (my go-to): A luxury boutique hotel with Hermès just 50m away and surrounded by top restaurants. Why Vitacura? Low crime, quiet streets, and walkable to Santiago’s trendiest spots. 🚖 Transportation Uber works perfectly—link your Visa card and ride hassle-free. Avoid hailing random taxis (especially in crowded areas). 🗿 Top Attractions 1️⃣ Plaza de Armas The "People’s Square" of Santiago. Watch your belongings—pickpockets operate here. Nearby highlights: Catedral Metropolitana (a breathtaking cathedral). Museo Histórico Nacional (free entry, quick history fix). 2️⃣ Cerro Santa Lucía A charming hilltop park with a 15-min hike to a panoramic viewpoint. Romantic fountains and neoclassical arches at the base. 3️⃣ 🌟Cerro San Cristóbal Best city views! Hike or take the funicular to the Virgin Mary statue. Pro tip: Go at sunset for golden-hour vistas of the Andes. (Check my dedicated guide for details!) 🛍️ Shopping Costanera Center (Tallest building in Latin America!): Mall with international brands + Kiehl’s at bargain prices. B1 floor: Local artisan stalls for unique souvenirs. 🍽️ Must-Try Restaurants 🇨🇳 Chinese Food Tang Ren Wu – Reliable stir-fries. Shuxiang – Authentic Sichuan hotpot. 🇨🇱 Local Cuisine Los Adobes de Argomedo – A 400-year-old mansion turned restaurant (home of Chile’s first post-independence president!). Order: Asado (grilled meats) + Pisco Sour. 🍣 Japanese-Chilean Fusion Osaka & Don Doh (Vitacura) – Instagram-famous for sushi with avocado/mayo twists. ⚠️ Safety Tips Plaza de Armas = high theft risk. Keep phones/wallets hidden. Stick to Uber/Vitacura at night. #SantiagoSafeAndChic #ChileanHiddenGems #LuxuryOnABudget