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One-day itinerary · Cône Sud · Chili

What to see in one day in Santiago du Chili: 5 churches not to miss

Cathedral, chapels and shrines: here is the shortest walking itinerary to discover the religious heritage of Santiago du Chili in a single day.

13.3 km on foot · about 6 h with visits

  1. Stop 1

    Santiago Metropolitan Cathedral

    Cathedral · Santiago

    Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.

    See the full guide
  2. Stop 2 · 0.5 km from the previous stop

    Basilica de la Merced

    Sanctuary · Santiago

    Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.

    See the full guide
  3. Stop 3 · 0.9 km from the previous stop

    Catedral de San Jorge, Santiago de Chile

    Cathedral · Recoleta

    Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.

    See the full guide
  4. Stop 4 · 3.7 km from the previous stop

    Military Cathedral of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Santiago

    Cathedral · Providencia

    Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.

    See the full guide
  5. Stop 5 · 8.2 km from the previous stop

    Catedral Evangélica de Chile

    Cathedral · Estación Central

    Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.

    See the full guide

Tips for the day

  • Start early: morning light is at its best on stained glass and facades.
  • Check opening and mass times before leaving: many churches close between noon and 2 pm.
  • Bring water, good shoes and clothing that covers the shoulders to enter shrines.

Itinerary generated automatically from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia data. Check access and opening times locally.

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