Santiago’s Historic Core: From La Moneda to the Market

Starting at the Monument to President Jorge Alessandri Rodriguez on Morande, this walking tour unfolds through Santiago’s civic and historic heart: you’ll stroll into Constitution Place and admire its statues before crossing to the grand La Moneda Palace, then wander up the lively Paseo Ahumada toward the bustling Plaza de Armas, where colonial architecture and palm trees frame the city’s main square. From here, you’ll step into the Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art to explore ancient treasures, return to the plaza to marvel at the Metropolitan Cathedral, and pause at the elegant Correo Central Building nearby. Continuing along Puente Street, you’ll soak in the vibrant local commerce before crossing the Mapocho River to end at Mercado Tirso de Molina, where the aromas of Chilean cuisine and fresh produce provide the perfect finale to your cultural walk.