Santiago, Chile Cruises

Santiago, Chile Cruise Port

The city of Santiago, which dates back to the 1500s, has always been the capital and largest city in Chile. There are many historic sites to visit in Santiago, Chile, but the city has also come to be a more modern area. The growing cityscape is surrounded by the Mapocho River, Parque Forestal and the Andes Mountains – leaving many amazing things to do while cruising to Santiago, Chile! Santiago is the cultural, political and financial center of Chile and headquarters of many multinational corporations. All around Santiago, you can hike, bike, ski or explore the city. Here are a few of our favorite things to do while cruising to Santiago, Chile:
 

• Visit the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art at The old Royal Customs House. You’ll find a great collection of Latin American artifacts and paintings.
   
• Take a full or half day tour of trekking, mountain biking and backcountry skiing (in Santiago’s winter season, June - August) with land transportation and a certified guide.
   
• Explore the Santiago Zoo to see the local animals. As a bonus, this hilltop location also offers an amazing view of the city.
   
• Shop at the Costanera Center, a five-story shopping center filled with interesting and unique retailers.
   
• Tour the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago, a neoclassical cathedral built in 1748. The cathedral is also close to a beautiful Chilean national monument and Catholic temple, Parroquia El Sagrario.