I found this museum by mistake. This museum offers 40 art murals that were creates by 70 artists,…read morelocals and internationals. It's about 4,000 m2 of art. The walls where the murals were painted are the residential walls of apartment projects. All murals are maintained in excellent conditions, also the fact this museum is located in San Miguel, a neighborhood that is not a "turtists"center is even more interesting to visit. You will be amazed by the power these walls make you feel. When you are in front of them seeing them with your own eyes you understand how important is to promote art in low income neighborhoods, this museum is a jewel hidden in SanMiguel and I strongly recommend you as a tourist and locals to visit them and appreciate this hard work. I am so happy I made this review and listed in Yelp "Museo A Cielo Abierto". Give the empty walls to artists and communities so they express dreams, their POV. Art makes neighborhoods beautiful, helps local economy. Better hrs to go and visit Morning, afternoons. Avoid going at night. Also the murals have public lighting at night, but for safety reasons better go in daylight.

After 4 years of living in Chile, I still can't fully dance Cueca, but I try...oh, do I try! Club…read moreMatadero, although somewhat far from downtown, is the place to learn Cueca Brava. Cueca Brava is a spin on Chile's traditional dance, "Cueca", making it more urban and sexy. With a live band, amazing dancers and where wine and empanadas flow, the party doesn't stop at Club Matadero. When I'm not dancing, I love to watch the dance floor, where generations collide. Young 20 somethings dancing with older men in their 70's they have never met --this has to be the most interesting coupling, but it is totally normal and in no way creepy-it is all part of the dance. Another unique thing about Club Matadero is, because of its cozy setting, you feel like you are partying in someone's home. This makes dancing more fun, since many people switch partners and at times everyone dances together. While the Cueca band takes a break, Cumbia is usually played and everyone floods the dance floor to sing along. Tips: Everyone pays entrance fee of about 4 mil (this is to pay for the space and live band) Prices are very decent: A bottle of wine is 3 mil, Terremotos 2mil and soda 1 mil They also offer Cueca Brava lessons every Friday from 8-10pm & costs 10 mil for the month! This is a community run Cueca club so it is not always open. Check their Facebook page to find out when they will have their next event and don't forget your handkerchief!

One of the most original museums in Santiago (although my personal favorite is the Science and Tech…read moreMuseum), the MIM is the preferred museum by scholars. It has exhibits which people can touch and interact with. There are several sectors within the museum, each one dedicated to a specific area of science. You can also find a small 3D cinema. This place is fascinating. To enter you must walk though a tunnel with lights that make you dizzy. Even though it is a good cultural activity, sometimes the crowd is too big and there aren't too many guides available.

A super fun excursion not only just for kids (although you won't stick out as much if you do come…read morewith kids) but also those who are young at heart. MIM, for any of you that have been to the Exploratorium in San Francisco...it is exactly like the Exploratorium but on a smaller scale - they even had a 3D movie theater! They also have workshops you can put your kids in while you walk around exploring. The staff are hired to work well with kids and they even make sure they have English and Portuguese speakers to foreigners who visit on tours. When I first came, I had a friend who worked there, so he gave us a special tour and let us into various different workshops. I especially recommend the electric one - you actually get slightly electrocuted (don't worry it doesn't hurt). I also came with a group of kids, and it was fun playing with them in the bubble activity as well as the different interactive stations. This is a great place to celebrate a kids birthday, go on a first date or have a team building excursion - it is also pretty easy to get to and just a short walk from the metro or if you come in car they have a large parking area.

Dating from the early 1870s, this fabulous mansion was built by the wealthy Cousiño-Goyenechea…read morefamily. All that mining money allowed them to build this palace with amenities such as one of the country's first elevators. The elegant furnishings were--of course--imported from France. This building suffered significant damage during the February 2010 earthquake and, as of this writing, was closed until further notice. Please check to see if the property has opened prior to your visit. Located in Dieciocho 438. Tours in English approximately every 15 min. Opening Tuesday to Sunday - 09:30 am - 2:30 pm.