9 days in Santiago & Valparaiso Itinerary

Santiago tourism thrives largely thanks to the city's big selection of cultural and entertainment options, including museums, theaters, restaurants, bars, and giant malls.

Shop till you drop at Patio Bellavista and Costanera Center. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Concha y Toro and Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino. There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at La Chascona, take in the awesome beauty at San Cristóbal Hill, take in the spiritual surroundings of Iglesia de La Merced, and explore the galleries of Centro Cultural Palacio de la Moneda y Plaza de la Ciudadania.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Santiago sightseeing planner.

Dhaka City, Bangladesh to Santiago is an approximately 29-hour flight. Traveling from Dhaka City to Santiago, you'll gain 9.5 hours due to the time zone difference. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) early enough to drive to Valparaiso.

Navigating through a maze of colorful streets winding up and down steep hills remains an integral part of any Valparaiso tour.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Sat): don't miss a visit to Flower Clock (Reloj de Flores), then enjoy the sand and surf at Reñaca, and then see the interesting displays at La Sebastiana.

For more things to do, photos, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Valparaiso trip planner.

Traveling by car from Santiago to Valparaiso takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Valparaiso are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) early enough to fly back home.