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 La Chascona. Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at Centro Cultural Palacio de la Moneda y Plaza de la Ciudadania, take an in-depth tour of Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos, explore the world behind art at Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino, and browse the eclectic array of goods at Central Market (Mercado Central).

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Dhaka City, Bangladesh to Santiago is an approximately 30-hour flight. You'll gain 9.5 hours traveling from Dhaka City to Santiago due to the time zone difference. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) so you can 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 travel back home.