Santiago in a Weekend
Two days, two neighborhoods, zero wasted time.
Santiago is big, but you don't need to see all of it. Focus on two neighborhoods — El Golf for modern luxury and great restaurants, and Lastarria for art, culture, and wine bars — and you'll get the real Santiago.
Day 1: El Golf & Las Condes
Check into the W Santiago or Hyatt Centric. Walk Isidora Goyenechea for shopping and coffee. Lunch at La Cabrera if you're a steak person. Afternoon at Plaza Los Dominicos for artisan shopping. Dinner wherever the concierge suggests — they always know.
Day 2: Lastarria & Bellavista
Walk to GAM for whatever's on. Explore the Lastarria street markets. Lunch at Ambrosia Bistro (book ahead). Afternoon at La Chascona — Neruda's house. Evening at Bocanáriz for a Chilean wine education in a glass.
Pro tips
The metro is cheap and reliable. Uber works well too. Don't try to cram in too much — Santiago rewards wandering. If you have a third day, do a wine day trip to Casablanca Valley.