5 days in Santiago & Osorno Itinerary

Santiago tourism thrives largely thanks to the city's big selection of cultural and entertainment options, including museums, theaters, restaurants, bars, and giant malls.

Santiago is known for shopping, parks, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: walk around Cerro Santa Lucia, admire the landmark architecture of Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana), examine the collection at La Chascona, and steep yourself in history at Centro Cultural Palacio de la Moneda y Plaza de la Ciudadania.

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Use the Route module to see travel options from your home to Santiago. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) so you can travel to Osorno.

Established at the confluence of the Rahue and Damas Rivers, the city of Osorno represents one of the main agricultural centers of the region and possesses an interesting history of immigration, growth, and change.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Thu): pick up some local products at Feria libre de Rahue, then contemplate the geological forces at Crater Raihuen, and then experience rural life at Granja Educativa Buena Vista. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the dramatic scenery at Salto de la Olla, then stroll around Parque Cuarto Centenario de Osorno, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Catedral San Mateo, and finally admire the local landmark of Plaza De Armas.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Santiago to Osorno. In September, daily temperatures in Osorno can reach 14°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.