Sammy's FAQ's Getting to the Hostel Getting Around Santiago Other Hostel Options Things To Do Hostel Photo Gallery Santiago Spanish Schools Sammy does it's best to keep you occupied when you're at the house, whether it be a game of pool or poking away at the web in the computer room, but we really hope you didn't come all this way just to sit around the house. For this we have come up with a list of places that can help you with your adventures in Santiago and beyond. We also have a list of tour companies that can assist you. Cerro Santa Lucia Visit the place where Santiago was born. From the top of this small hill can give you glimpse of the surrounding city. Palicio de la Moneda La Moneda is the capital building of Chile and the site of the 1973 military coup d'etat. Cementerio General Cementerio General is the resting place for almost all of Chile's historical figures including the fallen Salvador Allende. Plaza de Armas What would a south american city be without a Plaza de Armas? This is the de facto center of the Chilean world. Museo Precolombino Santiago's pre-Columbian museum is home to many artifacts from central and south america. Mercado Central This is the place to go to find delicious Chilean seafood and more. La Vega Central La Vega is Santiago's true central market where you can find a little bit of everything. Cerro San Cristóbal From the top of Cerro San Cristóbal you can take in the magnificent views of Santiago. The Funicular on San Cristóbal A must for Santiago visitors, the Funicular is a cheap and easy way to get to the top of San Cristóbal. The Teleferico on San Cristóbal A little farther up Santiago on another side of the hill, if you're not afraid of heights, the Teleferico will not disappoint. Lunch by Hare Krishna Ok, so this isn't necessarily a Santiago monument but for the best lunch in town, look no further.