Santiago: Best Time to Visit, Mar–Apr & Oct–Nov | Trailwind

City guideChileBest time to visit Santiago: Mar–Apr & Oct–Nov. Andes-backed capital of wine and mountain air. Weather and timing on Trailwind.

Best time: Mar–Apr & Oct–Nov

Country: 🇨🇱 Chile

Region: Santiago Metropolitan

Population: 6.0M metro

Currency: CLP

Language: Spanish

Timezone: UTC-04:00

Nearest airport: Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL)

The lay of the landSantiago is framed by the Andes, close enough to ski in the morning and sip wine in the afternoon. Leafy Barrio Lastarria and Bellavista hold the cafes and galleries, while nearby valleys pour some of the world's best value wine. The coast at Valparaiso is a short hop.When to goThe sweet spot is Mar–Apr & Oct–Nov. Plan around it and you will catch Santiago close to its best.Getting thereFly into Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL). From there Santiago is an easy hop to the center.Know before you go

Day-trip to the Maipo or Casablanca wine valleys.

Ride the funicular up San Cristobal for city and Andes views.

Valparaiso's hills and murals make an easy overnight.

What to see

Museum of Memory and Human Rights, The Museum of Memory and Human Rights is a museum in Santiago, Chile, which commemorates the victims of human rights violations during the military dictatorship led by Augusto Pinochet between 1973 and 1990. It was inaugurated by then-president Michelle Bachelet on January 11, 2010, as part of government's commemoration of the bicentennial of Chile.

Chilean National Museum of Natural History, The Chilean National Museum of Natural History is one of three national museums in Chile, along with the Museum of Fine Arts and the National History Museum. It is located in Quinta Normal Park, and was founded in 1830 by the French naturalist Claudio Gay.

Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art, The Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art is an art museum dedicated to the study and display of pre-Columbian artworks and artifacts from Central and South America.

Santiago Metropolitan Cathedral, Santiago Metropolitan Cathedral is the seat of the Archdiocese of Santiago and the main temple of the Catholic Church in that country. As a Cathedral Church, it is the permanent seat of the Archbishop of Santiago and is dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.

National Library of Chile, The National Library of Chile is the national library of Chile. It is located on the Avenida Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins in Santiago, in a building completed in 1925, though its history reaches to the early nineteenth century before it was relocated to its current home.

Santa Lucía Hill, Santa Lucía Hill, also known in Mapuche as Huelén Hill, is a hill in the centre of Santiago, Chile. It is situated between Alameda del Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins in the south, Santa Lucía Street in the west and Victoria Subercaseaux on the east. An adjacent metro station is named after it. The hill has an altitude of 629 m and a height of 69 m over the surrounding area.

Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts, The Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts, located in Santiago, Chile, is one of the major centers for Chilean art and for broader South American art. Established in 1880, the organization is managed by the Artistic Union.

Cerro San Cristóbal, San Cristóbal Hill is a hill in northern Santiago, Chile. It rises 880 m AMSL and about 300 m above the rest of Santiago; the peak is the third highest point in the city, after Cerro Manquehue and Cerro Renca. Cerro San Cristóbal was named by the Spanish conquistadors for St Christopher, in recognition of its use as a landmark. Its original indigenous name is Tupahue.

Where to eat

Mercado Central de Santiago, Wrought iron shipped from Glasgow in 1872, over the best seafood counters in Chile. Order the caldillo de congrio.

Pairs well with

Cerro San Cristóbal, 3 mi away

Gran Torre Costanera, 4 mi away

Julio Martínez Prádanos National Stadium, 4 mi away

Valle Nevado, 25 mi away

Frequently asked questionsWhen is the best time to visit Santiago?The best time to visit Santiago is Mar–Apr & Oct–Nov, in Chile.Where is Santiago?Santiago is in Chile. The nearest major airport is Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL).What is Santiago known for?Andes-backed capital of wine and mountain air.Santiago month by month: when to visitWhat to plan a trip around, month by month. Jump to a month: March · April · October · NovemberMarch in SantiagoSantiago in March. One of the best months to visit Santiago. Typical daytime highs around 29°C.April in SantiagoSantiago in April. One of the best months to visit Santiago. Typical daytime highs around 24°C.October in SantiagoSantiago in October. One of the best months to visit Santiago. Typical daytime highs around 23°C.November in SantiagoSantiago in November. One of the best months to visit Santiago. Typical daytime highs around 26°C.Nearby on TrailwindMore to see near Santiago:

Museum of Memory and Human Rights

Chilean National Museum of Natural History

Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art

Santiago Metropolitan Cathedral

National Library of Chile

Santa Lucía Hill

Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts

Cerro San Cristóbal

Julio Martínez Prádanos National Stadium

Gran Torre Costanera

Mendoza Wine Region

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