Best Culture & History Tours in Chile

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Discover the dark mysteries behind Chile's most emblematic landmarks and listen to the most fascinating stories and historical details of each location.
You'll be shocked by the bustle and color of the streets, full of energy and diversity.

You'll get to know the most representative structures and rooms, such as the Palacio de la Moneda, the Fine Art Museum, the La Bolsa building, the Cathedral, or the Plaza de Armas.

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Guayacan

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A slightly less tourist destination, but very relevant to the history of the bay and the region is Guayacán, an old neighborhood south of the peninsula that in 2005 was declared a Typical Zone for its particular architecture and urban landmarks full of history.

Desert Hand

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This remarkable sculpture by Mario Irarrázabal is located in the Atacama Desert, next to the Pan-American Highway, 75 kilometers south of the city of Antofagasta. It was inaugurated on March 28, 1992 and consists of an eleven-meter reinforced concrete sculpture, which represents a left hand.

Puerto Montt

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Regional capital is the urban center par excellence in the Tenth Region that offers various high quality tourist services. Puerto Montt is important for commerce, gastronomy and for its beautiful typical architecture.

Bellavista neighborhood

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Located between the north bank of the Mapocho River and the San Cristóbal Hill, the Bellavista neighborhood is known as one of the most important meeting points of the Santiago bohemian.

San Pedro de La Paz

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San Pedro de la Paz is a Chilean commune belonging to the province of Concepción (Biobío region). It is located south and west of the Biobío River.

Santiago Metropolitan Cathedral

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Admire the opulent architecture and decoration of the cathedral, and observe the interesting collection of religious works of art at the Museum of Sacred Art.

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O'Brien Underwater Naval Museum

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The O'Brien submarine belongs to the Oberón class and was built in 1971 in Scotland, at the request of the Chilean Navy, arriving in the city of Punta Arenas on August 10, 1976. After having completed 25 years of service it was discharged on December 31, 2001, being acquired by the Municipality of Valdivia to be used for its current use. It is the second of the Oberón class that remains afloat in the world and is one of the three submarines that exist in South America as a museum.

Ancud

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Founded as a fortress at Cape Horn in 1767, Ancud is today one of the most visited attractions by tourists from all over the world for being the best located city in Chiloé. It is the political and military capital, and has a beautiful urban infrastructure planning that combines the typical architecture of the area with the modernity of recent constructions.

The Museum of Antofagasta

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It is a non-profit institution, born under the eaves of the former Universidad del Norte. After 20 years in this house of studies, their heritage assets through a bailment agreement pass to the Directorate of Libraries, Archives and Museums of Chile (DIBAM), establishing us on April 17, 1984 in the Regional Museum of Antofagasta.

The Missions Route

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Come and discover the beauties of the highlands on a tour of ancient roads that reveal more than 30 colonial churches. Get to know the natural heritage that will transport you in the history of the indigenous communities.

Chilean Museum of Precolombino Art

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The Museum of Precolombino Art of Chile is responsible for spreading the history and culture of the pre-Hispanic people of Chile.

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