What to do in Santiago when it rains

Santiago has plenty under cover when the skies open — historic interiors, art collections, sheltered markets and cafés made for a slow afternoon.

Museums

Spend a few hours in the city's museums — many are free, and a rainy day is the perfect excuse to take your time.

Art galleries

Duck into the art galleries; they're quiet, warm and rarely busier than on a wet day.

Historic sites

Explore the indoor historic sites and their covered galleries.

Covered markets

Browse the covered market — street-food stalls, local makers and somewhere dry to graze for an hour.

Cafés

Claim a window seat in a cosy café and watch the rain instead of walking in it.

  • Wonderland Café Rosal 361, 8320144 Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile
  • Café Calderón Diego de Velásquez 2103, 7510183 Providencia, Región Metropolitana, Chile
  • La Mom by Raval Av. Pedro de Valdivia 2441, Local 103, 7501351 Providencia, Región Metropolitana, Chile
  • Café de la Candelaria Av. Italia 1449, 7501464 Providencia, Región Metropolitana, Chile
  • La Popular Infante José Manuel Infante 1232, 7501200 Providencia, Región Metropolitana, Chile
  • Black Mamba Eliodoro Yáñez 1228, local 104, 7500605 Providencia, Región Metropolitana, Chile

Indoor shopping

Hit the covered shopping streets and centres — everything under one roof.

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