Most of the vacation cabins and homes in Santiago are well outfitted and welcome children. Santiago has a rich cultural heritage, which finds expression in the various museums and art centers that make this city the most preferred tourist destination among foreigners and history buffs. Situated in the historic Casa Colorada, the Museo de Santiago is the most famous museum in the city and has a fascinating collection of paintings, maps and dioramas documenting the city's history. In the civic center of Santiago, there are many other great historical and architecturally stunning edifices like the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Pre-Columbian Art Museum, the Plaza de Armas, and the Mint Palace. Moreover, the Palace of Fine Arts is another key venue that features a collection of European and Chilean art and hosts special shows and exhibitions. The city's European heritage is evident in the Parque Forestal that has been designed by a French landscaper on the model of Parisian parks. There are many other historical sites and ancient buildings that are located in nearby cities like Arica.

Santiago is more than its historical buildings and monuments. In fact, it has more scenic locales and different recreational spots to offer. The Parque Metropolitano is Santiago's popular playground and features walking trails, picnic areas and a zoo. Moreover, the nearby Valle Nevado and Portillo ski centers are the finest skiing centers in the region and feature ideal climatic conditions to enjoy and experience the excitement of skiing. For those who like kayaking and sailing, the clear waters and the tranquil beaches of the Pacific provide a perfect setting to do so. For nature lovers, the top of Cerro San Cristóbal is an ideal place to glimpse the stunning views of city. Just a few kilometers away from the city, Chilean wine connoisseurs’ can visit the most important wineries located in the valleys surrounding Santiago and taste the vintages from Chile’s Napa Valley. O’Higgins Park is another key attraction and measures about 190 acres. The park is a popular venue for families and well known for its fondas and ramadas - a traditional Chilean place for dancing, eating and drinking.

This city is also well known for its delicious food. The major highlight of famous dishes of Santiago is that most of them come with rice and feature clams, mussels, sea urchins, Chilean sea bass and abalone. While visiting, you will want to try Pastel de Choclo, a beef and chicken pie topped with a sweet corn mixture that is the most popular dish in Santiago. Apart from this, the city also has different shopping centers like Providencia Avenue and the Mercado Central, Santiago's historic, wrought-iron central market. There are many other local shops and stores located near to different Santiago vacation rentals where you can purchase souvenirs and decorative items for home. Santiago, Chile is worthwhile vacation destination, where you will want to be always on vacation!