Things to do in Tiltil

Take a break from Santiago’s historic attractions and urban parks to enjoy some retail therapy at the Costanera Center. This commercial and business center is home to a modern shopping mall with floor upon floor of independent stores and internationally famous brands. The complex also encompasses four skyscrapers occupied by hotels and offices, including the sparkling 984-foot (300-meter) tall Gran Torre Santiago, one of the highest structures in South America.

Rising from the heart of Santiago is the scenic peak of San Cristobal Hill (Cerro San Cristóbal). The 2,280-foot-tall (860-meter) hilltop offers unbeatable views across Santiago and out toward the breathtaking Andes mountain range. Cerro San Cristóbal is the highlight of Parque Metropolitano, Santiago’s largest urban park. Enjoy its landscaped green spaces, swimming pools, a zoo and kids’ playgrounds.

Allow your senses to run wild as the diversity of Chilean cuisine unfolds at the Mercado Central. This colorful and frenzied food market has been a quintessential part of Santiago’s daily life since 1872. Sample everything from colorful fruits and vegetables to freshly-baked breads and delicious plates of seafood.

Visit University of Santiago-Chile (Universidad de Santiago de Chile) for interesting insight into the student and cultural life of one of Chile’s largest universities. View historic buildings, attend free cultural events and see Chile’s only planetarium. The university opened in 1849 as the Escuela de Artes y Oficios (School of Arts and Crafts) and it has since grown to become one of Chile’s most important educational institutions.

A visit to the Museum of Memory and Human Rights (Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos) provides a glimpse into life during Chile’s dictatorship years. It’s a must for anyone with an interest in recent Chilean history. Find interactive exhibits that retell the events of the 1973 coup d’état and the human rights violations that took place between then and 1990.