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 Central Market (Mercado Central). Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Concha y Toro and Iglesia de La Merced. There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at Centro Cultural Palacio de la Moneda y Plaza de la Ciudadania, buy something for everyone on your list at Costanera Center, don't miss a visit to Cerro Santa Lucia, and admire the masterpieces at Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Santiago holiday planner.

Dhaka City, Bangladesh to Santiago is an approximately 29-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Dhaka City to Santiago is minus 9.5 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) so you can go by car 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.