Top Things to do in Valle Central
Top Hotels in Valle Central
- 1. Ladera Boutique Hotel
- 2. Le Reve Hotel Boutique
- 3. Sheraton Santiago Hotel and Convention Center
- 4. Regal Pacific Hotel
- 5. La Quinta by Wyndham Santiago Aeropuerto
- 6. Icon Hotel
- 7. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Santiago - Vitacura
- 8. Hyatt Place Santiago/Vitacura
- 9. Courtyard Santiago Las Condes
- 10. Hotel Novotel Santiago Las Condes
10 Art Museums in Valle Central That You Shouldn't Miss
Chile's Valle Central, a verdant valley tucked between the Andes and the coastal mountain ranges, has a mild climate and moist soil perfect for grape growing. Made up of four distinct wine regions, Maipo, Rapel, Curico and Maule, the area is criss-crossed by well-traveled wine roads. At the northern end of the valley is Maipo, the oldest of Chile's wine regions, famous for its Cabernet Sauvignon. At the opposite end is Maule, which still grows Pais, the first grape brought to South America.
Restaurants in Valle Central
1. Sala Museo Gabriela Mistral
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
2. Salon Patrimonial J.C. Aviles
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The J.C Avilés patrimonial hall is a place full of history and culture, where we can find from archaeological treasures of pre-Columbian cultures that habited the Curacaví valley, to treasures of rural life that characterizes the cultural richness of the commune. The entrance to the patrimonial hall is free and aims to show the culture of the commune and Chile with an unique experience.
3. Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino
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4.5 based on 4,856 reviews
The Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art (Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino) in Santiago, Chile is a jewel among the world's museums and a highlight to any trip to Chile. Widely regarded as one of the best museums in Latin America, this unique establishment houses an impressive collection of artifacts from ancient Central and South America, which underscores the rich cultural diversity and artistic splendor of the Pre-Columbian Americas.
Reviewed By SophiaK - Athens, Greece
An ultra modern, beautiful museum with the most fascinating display of Chilean treasures, and not only. The amazing exhibits include pottery, sculpture, jewelry and textiles from the Chilean territory as well as from central America. We followed the free English tour (which was excellent) for about half hour and then we wondered through the floors on our own. Make sure you don’t miss the room with the textiles, which is part of the permanent exhibition. It is a room on the first floor, usually dark with revolving doors in order to preserve the artworks. Truly amazing.
4. Sala de Arte Las Condes
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
5. Museo Ralli Santiago
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4.5 based on 121 reviews
The Ralli Museums are created to showcase Latin American Art through the works of important, contemporary artists. Their origin goes back to Harry Recanati’s frequent trips to South America where he became enchanted with Latin American art due to its quality, mood, and color. With the acquisition of artwork from local artists, he begins his collection which is considered one of the most important collections in the world today. Motivated by a need to share this artistic heritage with the world, he and his wife, Martine, build five museums in the world: Punta del Este, Uruguay in 1988 Santiago, Chile in 1992 Ralli 1. Caesarea, Israel in 1993 Marbella, Spain in 2000 Ralli 2. Caesarea, IsraeI in 2007 Ralli Museum in Santiago opens its doors in 1992 and becomes the second Ralli Foundation museum. Located in the Vitacura area of Santiago, it has beautiful gardens and a large infrastructure with 16 exhibition halls that house an important collection of Latin American and European art.
Reviewed By 289sandyc - Copenhagen, Denmark
Amazing in quality and quantity that is. Maybe if you use Uber or GPS you'll find the Ralli easier than I did. Totally worth the time I spent though. From the moment I walked in, I was entranced by the sculpture and paintings- most artists new to me, but as brilliant as any European art superstars. Looks like all 20th century art, in as many styles and genres as there are artists. The museum is quite large by Santiago's standards, and can host substantial temporary exhibitions without cutting into the permanent collection space. Some of the works may be more ... sensual than what's found in more Northern or European collections. Rather than ramble about what I saw though, I suggest a peek at their website, but not so much that you'll spoil any surprise. Admission is free too!
6. Museo Violeta Parra
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4.5 based on 214 reviews
Reviewed By 445martij - Spain, null
I know Violeta Parra only for her song Gracias A La Vida. Walking around in the city I saw a sign to this museum. Free entry. Many paintings outside and a lot to see inside. You hear her music, can read her poetry see her textile needle work. Close to the metro station Baquedano.
7. Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts
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4.0 based on 2,040 reviews
This museum is home to one of the world's largest collections of paintings, sculptures and tapestries of renowned artist Jean Lucrat.
Reviewed By ASU_DrK - Phoenix, United States
I must admit, the art collection itself rates a "very good" at best, but considering it is the national museum, an "average" rating is perhaps more appropriate. The main reason I gave the museum an excellent rating was due to the incredibly gorgeous architecture of the structure itself. I fell in love with this stunningly beautiful building, and returned twice (admission is free) to admire it inside and out. The museum is a short walk from the main plaza downtown, so take the stroll, and spend an hour walking around and within this architectural treasure. Well worth it!
8. Museo de Artes Visuales
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4.0 based on 118 reviews
The art collections of legendary Chileans Manuel Santa Cruz and Hugo Yaconi highlight this six-level contemporary art gallery.
9. Museo de la Solidaridad Salvador Allende
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4.0 based on 47 reviews
The MSSA is a museum of modern and contemporary art with one of the most important collections in Latin America, counting more than 2700 artworks -a growing number thanks to continuing donations of works by prominent contemporary artist.
Reviewed By seherv2018
This is a great little museum in a quiet neighborhood, filled with fascinating exhibitions around art and resistance in Allende's day. Would highly recommend for everyone with an interest in the intersection of art and politics. Only con is that most of the museum is in Spanish, so if you can't understand it might not be as impactful; however, I'm only basically functional in Spanish and was still able to enjoy the museum and appreciate its message. This museum was definitely one of the highlights of my Santiago trip.
10. Museo de Arte Popular Americano
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