36 hours in Santiago de Chile
Febrero 25, 2017

36 hours in Santiago de Chile

Santiago has become a cosmopolitan city, and the eyes of the world are fixed on it. That is why they made a list of what to do if you are in our capital and recommendations in Santiago. These are the main points:
 
1.- Creative fun: Being 6 pm in the evening, the New York Times advises to visit the independent art galleries that we find in the eastern sector of the city. Here we will not only see innovative works and creations, but we can also enjoy a delicious coffee.
 
An adventure at dinner time: At 10 p.m. the invitation is to venture out to try some of the new restaurants and their gastronomic proposals. From seafood to a fusion of Peruvian cuisine, typical ingredients and Mapuche dishes. Dining in Santiago has become a whole experience where the profit is in the risk.
 
A good wine: After dinner, it is imperative to enjoy a good Chilean wine. For this, there are multiple alternatives. The interesting thing is to be in the atmosphere of the city, a mixture of serious connoisseurs and enthusiastic discoverers. There is excellent wine for everyone.
 
4.- The next day: The New York Times advises to visit the Fashion Museum, where we can discover more than 10,000 pieces of designers from around the world. Here you can also enjoy a delicious coffee at El Garage.
 
5.- Meet the local talents: For some time now, Santiago stands out for the increase of designers and all kinds of artisans, who make by hand from exclusive clothing to carpets for the home. There are diverse sectors and for all price ranges. The New York Times highlights the Alonso de Córdova neighborhood in the eastern part of the capital. But we can also add the Lastarria, Italia and Victoria neighborhoods as other centers of design and innovative entrepreneurship.
 
Thematic museums: The newest museum in the capital, Museo de la Chilenidad, in Padre Hurtado Park, stands out. In addition to the large green areas, in this area we can see an important collection of Chilean painters and their works. Another outstanding museum is the Museum of Memory, located in front of the Quinta Normal subway station. Here there are photographs and chronicles of the history of the dictatorship in Chile.
 
7.- Party shoes: In the afternoon, the idea is to look for the shoes with which you will go out at night. The invitation is to get to know the unique design of party shoes that can be found in the Bellas Artes neighborhood, where no two models are alike. Guaranteed.
 
Eating and drinking: At night, the New York Times proposes to dive back into the gastronomic experience of Santiago and then invites you to discover in the Bellavista neighborhood a bar where you can enjoy good music and spaces for conversation and relaxation.
 
9.- Bicycle rides: Riding a bicycle is a new trend that is taking over the streets of Santiago. A great alternative is to schedule a bike ride to visit some of the vineyards around the city.
 
10.- The best accommodations: The New York Times highlights the alternative of boutique hotels in our capital. Thematic and personalized, they are the best option if you are looking for a totally comfortable stay. Even if you live in the capital you can afford to stay, just to enjoy the entertainment of Santiago's nightlife. This is the full report of 36 hours in Santiago, by the New York Times.