Let`s discover Santiago
in a unique way with this City experience
Hop On Hop Off Tour, and feel totally free to choose where you want
stay and how long, surely some of the jewels of Santiago will take you longer
time than another, forget about the itinerary, today you choose.
This free adventure
You can leave at the time you decide at the stop you prefer, the Big Bus
It operates from Tuesday to Sunday between 10.00 and
6:00 p.m.
The 1st stop of our Hop On Hop Off is
located next to the Mall Parque Arauco, one
of the most important shopping centers in Chile and Latin America. Inaugurated
In 1982, it was the first mall in the country that brought together large stores and entertainment.
Today it combines a wide variety of gastronomy and fun, with various
national and international products and stores and a Luxury District with
brands such as Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Dior, among others.
The 2nd stop will be in a beautiful
Bicentenario Park located in the commune of Vitacura, being the
largest green space in this sector, which extends along the southern bank of the Mapocho River. It has different landscapes throughout its 27
hectares. Which include play spaces, statues, areas to do
sports, lagoons and much more. The best thing is to explore it walking along its paths
and visit its two lagoons, where black-necked swans, flamingos,
herons and fish.
The 3rd stop is the Cable Car
Santiago, which gives us the best panoramic view of the capital.
We arrive at the initial station, called
“Oasis Station”, through the main access of Pedro de Valdivia. With
cable car we can enjoy the best
360º views of the city, as well as the imposing Cordillera de los
Andes, surrounded by nature and native Chilean species.
Named
as the N°1 attraction of Santiago, the
cable car allows us to reach the top of the San Cristóbal hill at the "Summit Station", where the image of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception is located b>y Terrace
Bellavista, which stands out for its view of the city and the classic "Motes con huesillo" a must-see
to refresh the walk.
The 4th stop is the Funicular,
is located in the Parquemet, the lung
largest green in Santiago and Latin America, better known as “Cerro San Cristóbal”. The "Funicular"
It was declared Historical Monument the year
2000, for the value of its complex cable transportation system and its
importance as a heritage element of Santiago. Its entry by Pío Nono is a great
neoclassical castle designed by the renowned architect Luciano
Kulczewski and the cars, recently remodeled, go up about 500 meters along the
slope of the hill until reaching the summit of San Cristóbal.
It has
also an intermediate station that reaches the National Zoo, and the next one is "Cumbre Station", where we can connect with the Terrace
Bellavista, the Sanctuary of the Virgin and the Cable Car.
The 5th stop It is the Plaza
de Armas of Santiago, it is the historical heart of the capital and is considered
kilometer 0, is a captivating space that fuses the colonial architecture with the vibrant energy of urban life.
Surrounded by the majestic Metropolitan Cathedral
and colorful buildings like the "Post Office",
the "Municipality of Santiago",
and the "National History Museum".
The square is a cultural meeting point where history,
local crafts and the lively atmosphere of the city.
The 6th stop is found in the Plaza de la Constitución, located in the
called Civic Neighborhood of Santiago.
Around the square we find some of the most beautiful buildings and monuments.
important figures linked to the executive power of the State of Chile, and five statues
with important national political figures: Diego Portales, Pedro Aguirre
Cerda, Jorge Alessandri, Eduardo Frei Montalva and Salvador Allende. The Palacio de la Moneda is the main attraction
Because it is the presidential headquarters, next to it is the La Moneda Cultural Center which has different
art exhibitions, and in the surroundings of this sector, there are also the Metropolitan Municipality, the Stock Exchange of
Santiago, Union Club, University of Chile, Paseo Bulnes and Barrio
Eighteen.
The 7th stop is the Cerro
Santa Lucía one of the most relevant points since the founding of
Santiago, February 12, 1541. The monumental neoclassical entrance of the hill was completed in 1902 and
harmonizes around a sculpture of the God Neptune, a whole set
architectural with curved staircases, pools, a large terrace and an arch of
triumph topped by a dome.
Also
del Cerro, its architecture and the panoramic views it gives us, near
we can explore the National Library, Barrio
Paris-London, Church of Saint Francis, Central House of the University
Catholic, GAMCultural Center
Gabriela Mistral and the Lastarria Neighborhood,
full of art galleries, restaurants, bookstores, crafts and much more.
The 8th stop is in Providencia in the Plaza de la Aviación It is an extension of Balmaceda Park. Its current name is received
in honor of the monument of the Chilean Air Force erected in 1980. We find
also a water fountain called Bicentenario, which is almost 70 meters high.
length and a width of more than 25 meters. The park that borders the Río Mapocho, we can also walk along Avenida Providencia, a tourist area full
of life, which has different shops, restaurants, cafes, commerce and bars
to enjoy Santiago and very close is theBarrio
Italy, a gastronomic focus that stands out with its variety of restaurants
of international cuisine.
The 9th stop It is the tallest building in
Latin America, the Costanera Center, is
300 meter high tower mixes modernity and entertainment, and has been
transformed into one of the important tourist spots in Santiago. One of
the most modern malls with hundreds of clothing, technology, sports, cinema stores
and entertainment and its wide culinary offer. In addition, it has a terrace and
a viewpoint called Sky Costanera, which
offers privileged views of the city.
The 10th stop mixes modernity and gastronomy,
It is in the heart of the Barrio El Golf,
The Counts. With architecture from the mid-20th century, which belonged to
wealthy families of the time, such as the wealthy Isidora Goyenechea, the name given to the main street of this
neighborhood. Around this stop we find national and international restaurants and cafes.
international, also attractions and entertainment such as Plaza Perú, Teatro
Municipal of Las Condes and the Museum
Las Condes Interactive. In the latter you can travel in space and
in time through entertaining audiovisual productions in 3D format,
an ideal panorama to enjoy with the family.
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We remember that this adventure is totally
flexible, you can enjoy 24, 48 and up to 72 hours of access
unlimited big bus, adapting completely to your time and allowing you
Make the most of your visit in this unforgettable experience and
vibrant Santiago.