Absolutely loved Espacio Gargola! It's a hidden gem! It's like no other restaurant you've been to…read more It feels like you've fallen down a rabbit hole into a wonderful, eclectic collection of art, furniture, and amazing food. We had the Mongoliana a la Chilena lunch special and the Sopa de Puerro (seasonal). They were both delicious and perfect for a light lunch. Definitely try the house Pisco Sour and the Sangria Gargolera!

As you walk in, you might forget to breath as their beautiful art and bright colors that surround…read morethe cultural art "platform" are jaw dropping. Everything about CIAN or "Feria Chic" makes them unique and interesting. CIAN is not only an art gallery but also a space for local clothing and jewelry designers to display their work as well as Chilean gourmet products. CIAN is open Monday through Saturday and is constantly changing its available work and exhibits. This is open for all local artists and you can event rent out the space for events. Whats more, is they have a small but great cafe inside. You are able to enjoy your coffee in an idyllic atmosphere. Plus, the owner of the cafe is a recent transplant from India and although he doesn't speak much Spanish, he is very helpful in trying to explain about his delicious, yet simple menu. Apart from serving the normal coffee drinks, he serves what he has coined "Bollywood Snacks" including Chai Tea (REAL Chai tea from India) Lassis, Halwa, Badji and chapatis. Right now he has these all-vegetarian options but he is planning on opening up the selection in a few months time. Overall, a beautifully artistic and hip place to have your next coffee date (I guarantee you will be leaving with more than just a coffee).

This was the best (and most unique) museum I visited during my trip to Santiago. Be forewarned that…read moreit is a very heavy museum and many Chileans that I observed while visiting were noticeably upset and moved by the subject material. It reminded me of the holocaust museum in Washington DC. I feel fortunate that I was able to visit and I had nothing else on my agenda for the afternoon. A Spanish speaker can easily spend a full day exploring all of the exhibits here and watching all of the content that is available. The do have an audio guide that is available in English and other languages. I also found myself using Google Translate to help with many of the signs and exhibits. Do not miss this stop while you are in Santiago. It is easily accessible from the metro and completely free to enter. Highly recommended!

One of the rare museums that's actually free…read more We went as I was very curious to learn about a dark time in Chile's history: Pinochet's regime. Spent probably a couple of hours there. They offer free Wi-Fi and a downloadable app that essentially gives you an audio tour. When we went, one of the three floors was closed, as was part of an exhibit on the first floor. Nevertheless, with the amount of information found at the museum, it may be for the best. The subject matter is rough. There are signs everywhere warning adults to accompany children, and considering that there are objects from children back in the day, unaware of when they would, if ever, see their parents again I can understand why. A somber and humbling experience, be prepared to think and maybe even walk away sooner than you think. This isn't for the faint of heart. Pinochet's regime was no joke, and to this day, Chile is still trying to rise above it.