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A day to spare in Santiago – what should I see and do?
The Independent
|December 07, 2025
Q What would you recommend doing if you only had one day in Santiago, Chile?Janice T
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A Santiago is a rare South American capital that is beautiful, relaxed and enthralling. I imagine you may be constrained by a connection in the Chilean capital between a flight and a cruise. If you can stretch your stay, please do. But anyway, here's my ideal day in the city. Santiago is best seen on foot. Begin at Plaza Vicuna Mackenna, just as the gates leading to Cerro Santa Lucia open at 9am. This steep hill provides formidable views across the city. As you climb, appreciate flamboyant architectural flourishes such as the Neptune fountain. From the summit, descend (with the help of the elderly ascensor (lift) to the foot of the hill. Cross the road
This story is from the December 07, 2025 edition of The Independent.
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