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- English
- Spanish
Discover the Pre-Hispanic roots of Chile's capital and the influence of Inca culture. We'll visit sites of ancient indigenous settlements like Plaza de Armas and Cerro Santa Lucía (also known as Huelén). You'll also have the chance to see and appreciate the art of the region's ancient cultures through artifacts, pottery, and textiles at the Pre-Columbian Art Museum. Enjoy a coffee or drink and a pastry made with Mapuche ingredients before finishing. The tour ends in the Lastarria neighborhood, an ideal place to eat and have a drink, plus you'll receive personalized recommendations and leave with a new perspective on the city and its origins.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will meet at Plaza de Armas by the Monument to the Indigenous Peoples, located in front of Marco Polo restaurant
We will finish in the Lastarria quarter
Itinerary
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1Plaza de Armas de Santiago
You'll be able to learn more and gain a deeper understanding of the Pre-Hispanic past and what Santiago was like before its founding.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino
You will visit the exhibitions "Chile before Chile" and "Pre-Columbian American in Art"
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Cerro Santa Lucia
We will walk through this urban park, which was once an ancient ceremonial center and indigenous settlement.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Barrio Lastarria
We will stop at a café to try pastries made with products from southern Chile and Mapuche culture.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children under 14 years old are not allowed
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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