Club Hípico de Santiago
An 1870 racecourse with its grandstand building and gardens, on the western edge of the neighborhood.
Mansions and campuses south of the Alameda
Events, fairs and shows in Barrio República this month.
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In the late 19th century Santiago's wealthy families began leaving the colonial center and moved south of the Alameda. Around Avenida República they built European-inspired mansions with front gardens, iron railings and inner courtyards.
The result was an elite residential neighborhood whose layout remained almost intact. Its architectural value led to much of the area being declared a Typical Zone, which halted the demolition of the mansions while downtown was being rebuilt in height.
As the 20th century went on, the families left and the universities arrived. The mansions became headquarters, faculties and libraries, and the neighborhood turned into the university heart of Santiago: today several institutions share the same 1900s houses.
That dual condition —residential heritage and student life— gives it its current character. By day thousands of students move among century-old façades; the Club Hípico and Parque O'Higgins, steps away, complete the area.
The places you can't miss in Barrio República.
An 1870 racecourse with its grandstand building and gardens, on the western edge of the neighborhood.
The collection that artists from around the world donated to Chile, in a mansion on Avenida República.
Foto: José Ignacio Gallardo · CC BY-SA 4.0A 1916 mansion converted into an Indian cultural center, with a carved façade and ornate halls.
Hotels, restaurants, venues and cultural centers in Barrio República.
Hotels, restaurants, museums, shops and operators from the neighborhood that are part of the hub will appear in this section with their address and details.
Regular departures from the catalog that explore heritage Santiago.
City and CultureSantiagoA tour of the historic center and modern Santiago: La Moneda, Plaza de Armas, Santa Lucía and the Sanhattan district.
Walk and discover the contrasts of Santiago since its founding in 1541. The historic center brings together La Moneda Palace, the Cathedral on Plaza de Armas, Paseo Bandera and Cerro Santa Lucía. Then the modern sector, "Sanhattan", shows off the city's contemporary architecture. Includes a visit to a lapis lazuli craft shop, where history and art come together.
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City and CultureSantiagoThe extended version of the city tour: Cerro San Cristóbal, museums, Mercado Central and Parque Bicentenario.
The ideal tour for those with only a few days in the city who want to visit its most emblematic places. It begins at the National History Museum, with a lookout over Plaza de Armas, and continues to Cerro San Cristóbal, Santiago's green lung. Lunch is at a popular seafood district. It ends at Parque Bicentenario, designed to commemorate 200 years of Independence.
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City and CultureSantiagoSunset from the heights: the Bahá'í Temple, Parque Bicentenario and the 360° lookout at Sky Costanera.
Enjoy Santiago's sunsets from the heights. It begins at the Bahá'í Temple, with nature and a panoramic view of the city, continues through Parque Bicentenario surrounded by modern buildings, and ends at Costanera Center, the tallest building in South America, whose 360° lookout lets you watch the sunset, the Andes and the capital's iconic places from a new perspective.
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Vineyards and TastingsSantiagoA family winery with more than 150 years of tradition and the architectural masterpiece of the Bahá'í Temple.
A cultural and architectural experience combining Viña Cousiño Macul and the Bahá'í Temple. Explore a winery with more than 150 years of winemaking tradition, a pillar of quality wine production, and discover the history of this iconic family estate. Then visit the Bahá'í Temple, an architectural masterpiece of impressive design and spiritual symbolism.
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Food and ShowsSantiagoDinner and a show of traditional Chilean dances at the only Polynesian restaurant in Latin America.
Enjoy a night with the best of Chilean and international cuisine. Appreciate Chile's culture through a live show of the country's traditional dances from north to south, and enjoy an international menu at one of Santiago's most traditional restaurants: Bali Hai, the only Polynesian restaurant in Latin America.
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Food and ShowsSantiagoPut on your apron: hands-on fresh pasta workshop and a 6-course dinner with selected wines at the Amor y Pasta factory.
This departure is not in the Spring–Summer 2027 catalogue, so it cannot be booked online for now. Message us on WhatsApp and we will tell you when it returns or what alternative fits your dates.
A culinary experience where cooking becomes play. Guided by experts you will learn to knead, roll and shape fresh pasta from scratch, amid flour, laughter and music. The evening ends with a tasting of the dishes you prepared, paired with selected wines, salads and dessert.
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