If you're a tourist, you must visit this place! It's one of the most important places in Santiago…read moreand it's got a ton of history. Also, its architecture is wonderful: this train station has an interesting european style that seems frozen in time. Not only the trains make this place fascinating, but also the shops around. There are many traditional shops with beautiful crafts. You can look all you want, but be careful if you want to take photos. Security there is not very good and you can be mugged easily.

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.