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Santiago day 1
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Santiago Essential Highlights · Day 1

Santiago, Chile · Nature

Day 1 focuses on Nature with a clean and efficient pace. You begin around Bicentennial Park, continue through curated stops, and close near Sky Costanera. Plan includes about 87 minutes transit and 345 minutes on-location in Santiago.

8:30 AM - 9:15 PM4 stops87 min travel

Estimated day cost

$26.76

Entry, food & local transport estimates.

What to expect

4 planned stops with a nature focus.
Stop order follows the itinerary timing blocks with practical transfer guidance.
Expect about 87 minutes of total transit through the day.
lunch and dinner can fit naturally into the itinerary window.

Connected itinerary flow

Every stop is linked with arrival, travel, and finish timing.

Estimated day cost: $26.76

Stop 1

8:30 AM

to 10:00 AM

0m transfer
Bicentennial Park photo 1
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Bicentennial Park

Nature

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Rated 4.8 / 5

Santiago Essential Highlights stop in Santiago: explore Bicentennial Park as a nature highlight with time for photos, context, and nearby discoveries.

Best way to reach

Planned arrival

Start from your stay or arrival point with a comfortable buffer.

Expected spend

$1.2

Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.

Travel 0 minsVisit 90 minsMonday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Av. Bicentenario 3236, Vitacura, Región Metropolitana, Chile

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Transfer to Santiago Metropolitan Park

26 mins

Metro or taxi • Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Free afternoon · 154 min

Stop 2

1:00 PM

to 2:30 PM

26m transfer
Santiago Metropolitan Park photo 1
Open place
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Santiago Metropolitan Park

Nature

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Rated 4.7 / 5

Santiago Essential Highlights stop in Santiago: explore Santiago Metropolitan Park as a nature highlight with time for photos, context, and nearby discoveries.

Best way to reach

Metro or taxi

Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Expected spend

$1.2

Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.

Travel 26 minsVisit 90 minsMonday: Open 24 hoursLunch break fits here

Pío Nono 450, Recoleta, Región Metropolitana, Chile

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Transfer to Araucano Park

26 mins

Metro or taxi • Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Free afternoon · 124 min

Stop 3

5:00 PM

to 6:30 PM

26m transfer
Araucano Park photo 1
Open place
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Araucano Park

Nature

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Rated 4.7 / 5

Santiago Essential Highlights stop in Santiago: explore Araucano Park as a nature highlight with time for photos, context, and nearby discoveries.

Best way to reach

Metro or taxi

Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Expected spend

$1.2

Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.

Travel 26 minsVisit 90 minsMonday: 2:00 – 9:00 PM

Pdte. Riesco 5877, Las Condes, Región Metropolitana, Chile

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Transfer to Sky Costanera

35 mins

Metro or taxi • Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Short break · 55 min

Stop 4

8:00 PM

to 9:15 PM

35m transfer
Sky Costanera photo 1
Open place
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Sky Costanera

Attraction

8:00 PM - 9:15 PM

Rated 4.7 / 5

Santiago Essential Highlights stop in Santiago: explore Sky Costanera as a attraction highlight with time for photos, context, and nearby discoveries.

Best way to reach

Metro or taxi

Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Expected spend

$8.4

Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.

Travel 35 minsVisit 75 minsMonday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PMDinner break fits here

Av. Andrés Bello 2425, 7510689 Providencia, Región Metropolitana, Chile

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Meal suggestions inside the day flow

Lunch

Lunch around Santiago

Local dining

No dedicated dining stop is in the trip data, so plan a short lunch break near your current stop before continuing.

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Dinner

Dinner around Santiago

Local dining

No dedicated dining stop is in the trip data, so plan a short dinner break near your current stop before continuing.

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Food & local flavor

Best food streets cluster near the old town / main square in Santiago. Eat where locals queue.

Santiago local specialtiesRegional street foodA well-rated local restaurantA traditional dessert or drink

Typical meal: from $2.4

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Plan & book your trip

Getting to Santiago

Flight · $312Rail (regional) · $36Car · $30Airport transfer · $7.2

Where to stay

Central Santiago · from $26.4/night

A central base near Bicentennial Park keeps your first-day stops walkable and cuts morning transfer time.

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Getting around

Several stops are spread out / outdoors with limited public transport — a rental car saves a lot of time.

Rent a car · $30/day

Guides & tours

Santiago walking tourGetYourGuidePrivate local guideGetYourGuideLocal food tourGetYourGuideSkip-the-line & monumentsGetYourGuide

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Estimated trip cost

2
Flights · 2× round trip$1,248
Hotel · 1 room × 1 night$26.4
Local transport$18.72
Food$40.32
Entry tickets$48
Guided tours (optional)$24
Car rental$72
Total for 2 travelers$1,453.44 – $2,349.5
Per person$726.72 – $1,174.75

Estimate for 2 days and 2 travelers; international airfare varies most — check live prices via the links. Hotel assumes ~2 guests per room. All figures are starting estimates.