Hop On Hop Off City Tour Santiago, 1 Day Plus Edition

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 by 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 historic 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 the Barrio 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.