Tourist Attractions
Casa Colorada »
Located just steps from the palm shaded Plaza de Armas; this beautiful heritage listed building houses the Museum of Santiago and contains important paintings, antiques and objects from Santiago’s rich history. These important historical artefacts date from the pre-Hispanic indigenous era to the twentieth century. The museum’s impressive exhibition halls... more »
La Moneda Palace »
A highlight of any trip to Santiago is a visit to La Moneda Palace. The centre of Chilean history since its opening in 1805, this ornate Italianesque building is an historical treasure that takes up one full city block. The neoclassical building was opened as the royal mint but by... more »
Iglesia San Agustin »
Iglesia San Agustin or the Church of St. Augustine as it’s commonly known as, is an historic church built in the early 1600s. The Mediterranean influenced Baroque style church is embellished with a columned neoclassical touch and the two intricate looking bell towers give it a distinctly Spanish flavour. Iglesia... more »
Chilean National Museum of Natural History »
This magnificent natural history museum dates back to the early 1830’s and is housed in an impressively handsome neoclassical structure that is over 110 years old. Located in the historic Parque Quinta Normal de Santiago, the Santiago Natural History Museum is home to twelve impressive permanent exhibits that detail much... more »
