The things worth doing in Santiago, from the obvious landmarks to the ones locals actually rate.
Museo Chileno Precolombino
Pre-Columbian art from across the Americas at Bandera 361. Foreign adults pay 8,000 pesos, students 4,000; allow two hours.
Cementerio General
Vast open air cemetery of presidents and pop stars, Allende included. Pedestrian entry runs 08:00 to 17:00 daily and costs nothing.
La Vega Central
Wholesale fruit and vegetable market in Recoleta with cheap cocinerias upstairs. Open daily from 07:00; go before noon and mind your bag.
Cerro Santa Lucia
Terraced hill in the centre with stairways, fountains and a view over the roofs. Free, and you may be asked to sign the register.
Vina Concha y Toro
Winery tour at Pirque, an hour south, ending in the Casillero del Diablo cellar. Two hours, booked online, tastings included.