Things to do in Maipo Valley

Activities, attractions and tours

Sculpture Park showing a garden, art and outdoor art
Sculpture Park which includes a garden, outdoor art and cycling
Santiago Metropolitan Region which includes street scenes as well as a large group of people
Maipo Valley
Concha Y Toro Winery

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1. Costanera Center

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.
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Costanera Center featuring a bridge and a city

2. Palacio de la Moneda

Visit the Palacio de la Moneda (Coin Palace) to stand at the scene of notable events in Chilean history. Peak inside presidential offices and watch performances by marching bands. Inaugurated in 1805, the ornate neoclassical palace started life as Chile’s royal mint before becoming the official presidential residence and later the seat of government.
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Palacio de la Moneda showing chateau or palace, an administrative buidling and street scenes

3. Plaza de Armas

Lively and picturesque Plaza de Armas is the historic heart of Santiago. Admire important city landmarks, visit museums and art galleries, shop for handicrafts and watch street performers. Established by Pedro de Valdivia shortly after he founded the city in 1541, this leafy square has been the city’s pulsating epicenter for nearly five centuries.
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Santiago featuring a square or plaza and a city as well as a large group of people

4. San Cristobal Hill

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.
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San Cristobal Hill featuring art, views and a statue or sculpture

5. Santa Lucia Hill

Rising out of the eastern edge of downtown Santiago is the picturesque Cerro Santa Lucía (Santa Lucia Hill). Escape the city center crowds and enjoy panoramic views over Santiago’s rooftops to the Andes mountains. Admire an impressive collection of art and architecture or shop for handicrafts at artisanal markets.
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Santa Lucia Hill featuring heritage elements, street scenes and heritage architecture

6. Concha Y Toro Winery

Stroll around the picturesque grounds of the Concha y Toro Winery and discover over a century of Chilean winemaking history. Smell the grapes on the vines and enjoy views of the Maipo Valley. Visit a historical cellar and sample award-winning wines. Local entrepreneur Don Melchor de Santiago Concha y Toro established the winery in 1883 when he brought grapevines from France’s Bordeaux region.
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Concha Y Toro Winery showing flowers and heritage architecture

What to do in Maipo Valley


Popular places to visit

Areas of Maipo Valley

Providencia showing a sporting event, street scenes and cycling

Providencia

Elegant architecture, picturesque urban parks, shopping and nightlife make this one of Santiago’s most lively and popular suburbs.

Providencia
Santa Lucia Hill which includes chateau or palace, a pond and a park

Downtown Santiago

Noted for its museums and art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Santiago. Top attractions like Fantasilandia and Palacio de la Moneda are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Toesca Station or O'Higgins Park Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Santiago
Lastarria which includes cafe lifestyle and street scenes as well as a large group of people

Lastarria

Visit this central Santiago neighborhood to relax on the lawns of Forest Park, eat in one of its many restaurants and browse weekend antique fairs.

Lastarria
Bellavista showing outdoor art and street scenes

Bellavista

Streets lined with murals, boutique shops, a lively nightlife, a picturesque urban park and a hilltop lookout make this one of Santiago’s most exciting neighborhoods.

Bellavista
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El Golf

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in El Golf. Spend some time visiting top spots like Apoquindo, and catch the metro at El Golf Station or Alcantara Station to see more of the area.

El Golf
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Ñuñoa

Ñuñoa is well-liked for its mountain views and gardens. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Julio Martinez Pradanos National Stadium and Plaza Nunoa are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Chile España Station or Ñuñoa Station to get around.

Ñuñoa