One of the main shopping centers in Santiago The first stop of our Hop On Hop Off is located next to the Parque Arauco mall, one of the most important shopping centers in Chile and Latin America combining haute cuisine. What to see in Parque Arauco? Here you will find the best national and international brands and a Luxury District with brands such as Louis Vutton, Channel, Dior, among others. Parque Arauco is also an entertainment hub that includes an open-air boulevard with a wide variety of cuisine, a cinema, a theater room and a Turistik Infocenter (located at the entrance to the boulevard) from where you can discover Santiago and its surroundings with entertaining tours. Nearby is Parque Araucano, a large green space, ideal for walking, exploring, having a picnic and enjoying fresh air and nature. Start your tour at the Parque Arauco stop and get to know the city aboard the only Big Bus in Chile.

A green lung in the middle of the modern city This beautiful park is located in the commune of Vitacura, which extends along the southern bank of the Mapocho River. It was designed by the architect and landscape designer Teodoro Fernández and has different landscapes, play spaces, statues, sports areas, lagoons and much more. What to see in Bicentennial Park? The best thing is to walk along its paths and visit its two lagoons, where black-necked swans, flamingos, herons and fish coexist. The park has an amphitheater where musicals, plays and other shows are performed, and an exclusive international restaurant called Mestizo, located next to this Hop On Hop Off stop. A few steps away, you will find Alonso de Córdova Street, known for its luxury brand stores, national design and exclusive restaurants. Parque Bicentenario is a perfect place to enjoy the outdoors, nature and architecture.

The best view of Santiago from above An incredible panorama of the Santiago Cable Car, which offers spectacular panoramic views of the capital. The initial station, “Oasis Station”, is reached through the Pedro de Valdivia access, minutes from the Hop On Cable Car Stop (Walking along Av. Pedro de Valdivia Norte). What to see at Parada Cable Car? The No. 1 attraction in Santiago, the Cable Car will allow you to go directly to the top of San Cristóbal Hill (Cumbre Station), where the image of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception and Bellavista Terrace is located, which stands out for its view of the city and the classic motes con huesillo to freshen up the ride. Inside Parquemet you will find different attractions such as the Japanese Garden, beautiful viewpoints, iconic squares and much more. You can connect with the Funicular or panoramic buses from the Summit and thus resume the Hop On Hop Off route at the Funicular Stop.

Funicular A trip in a heritage elevator This Hop On stop connects you with the spectacular Santiago Funicular, located in the Metropolitan Park better known as “Cerro San Cristóbal”, the largest in Latin America and the green lung of Santiago. The Funicular, declared a Historical Monument in 2000, Nono stands out for its neo-Gothic style, designed by the architect Luciano Kulczewski, and the Funicular cars, recently restored, that climb to the top of Cerro San Cristóbal. What to see at the Santiago Funicular stop? It is definitely worth getting on one of the cars and enjoying the great view of the city. The intermediate station reaches the National Zoo and the next one to the Summit Station, where you find the Mirador Terraza Bellavista, the Sanctuary of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception. From the Funicular, you can connect with the Cable Car or Panoramic Buses to continue the trip through other attractions of the capital's great green lung.

Get to know the Historic Center of Santiago The Plaza de Armas, founded in 1541 by Pedro de Valdivia, represents the true heart of the capital, located in the historic center of the city. This type of plaza exists throughout Chile. When the Spanish established cities, they used that point as the axis of their grid plans. It was originally a military training camp and strategic center for the expansion of the Spanish conquest. Over time, the square became the administrative, commercial and social nucleus of Santiago and the buildings of the most important institutions of the time were built in its surroundings. What to see in Plaza de Armas? From this Hop On stop you can visit the historical buildings that surround the square, such as the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Municipality of Santiago, the Central Post Office and the National Historical Museum, among others. Without a doubt it is a very important point to know the beginnings of this city.

Visit the Palacio de la Moneda and surroundings The Plaza de la Constitución, in front of the Palacio de la Moneda, in the Civic Neighborhood of Santiago. Around this square you will find the most important buildings and monuments linked to the executive power of the State of Chile. The Palacio de la Moneda, seat of the Presidency, was built between 1784 and 1805 by the Italian architect Joaquín to be the Royal Mint. In the square there are five statues of national political figures: Diego Portales, Pedro Aguirre Cerda, Jorge Alessandri, Eduardo Frei Montalva and Salvador Allende. What to see in Plaza de la Constitución? At this Hop On stop you can explore the Civic Quarter and its buildings, such as the Palacio de la Moneda and the La Moneda Cultural Center, which has different art exhibitions. In the surroundings of this sector, there are also the Metropolitan Municipality, the Santiago Stock Exchange, Club de la Unión, Universidad de Chile, Paseo Bulnes and Barrio Dieciocho.

An iconic hill of the city Cerro Santa Lucía has been one of the most relevant points since the founding of Santiago. The monumental neoclassical entrance to the hill was completed in 1902 and harmonizes around a sculpture of the God Neptune, an entire architectural complex with curved staircases, pools, a large terrace and a triumphal arch topped by a dome. The complex constitutes a very evocative image of the lifestyle of Santiago's high society at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. What to see in Saint Lucia? From this Hop On stop you can see and explore Santa Lucía Hill, the National Library, the Paris-London neighborhood, the San Francisco del Monte church, and the Gabriela Mistral Cultural Center. Nearby you will find the Lastarria neighborhood, where you will find art galleries, restaurants, bookstores, crafts and much more.

Tour Providencia and its parks The Plaza de la Aviación is an extension of Balmaceda Park, which was created in 1929 as part of the old Japanese Park, designed by the Austrian landscape designer Óscar Prager. It receives its name in honor of the monument of Strength. Additionally, in the square you will find the Bicentenario fountain, inaugurated in 2005 by the Municipality of Providencia. What to see in Plaza de la Aviación? The park that borders the Mapocho River is a good panorama to explore, in this sector of Providencia you can visit the Balmaceda Park and Uruguay Park that are part of the green areas that run along the slope of the river. At this Hop On Hop Off stop, you can also walk along Providencia Avenue, a tourist area full of life, which has different shops, restaurants, cafes, shops and bars to enjoy Santiago. A 22-minute walk away, you will find Barrio Italia, a gastronomic center that stands out with its variety of international cuisine restaurants.

The tallest building in Latin America is in Santiago Costanera Center, with its 300 meters high, it is the tallest building in Latin America, and has become one of the most important tourist spots in Santiago. At 300 meters high, this imposing construction offers endless possibilities that start with its wide commercial offering in the largest mall in Chile. What to see in Costanera Center? A tour of the mall and its hundreds of clothing, technology, sports, entertainment stores and its wide culinary offering. In addition, it has a terrace and a viewpoint called Sky Costanera, which allows you to appreciate the city with privileged views. The venue also has a cinema and its surroundings, with the maximum expression of modernity and progress, in front of the new financial neighborhood of the city, also known as Sanhattan and Barrio El Golf. This Hop On Hop Off stop becomes a must-see during your visit to Santiago de Chile.

Modernity and gastronomy in a single neighborhood This stop is in the heart of the El Golf neighborhood, which receives its name from Los Leones Golf Club, which is just a few blocks away. You will be able to see several of the mansions in the sector, which date back to the mid-20th century and belonged to wealthy families of the time, such as Isidora Goyenechea, the name of the main street in this neighborhood. Currently, it is a highly visited area where modern buildings, offices, restaurants, museums and more coexist. What to see at this stop? Around this Hop On Hop Off stop you will find outstanding national and international restaurants and cafes. There are also attractions and entertainment such as Plaza Perú, Las Condes Municipal Theater and the Las Condes Interactive Museum. In the latter you can travel in space and time through entertaining audiovisual productions in 3D format, an ideal panorama to enjoy with the family.