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Kids Self-Guided Tour of Santiago
Guide Location: Chile » Santiago
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 9
Tour Duration: 4 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 10.9 km
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Author: vickyc
Santiago offers great attractions for children. Your kids are sure to enjoy Fantasilandia, the Railway Museum, Zoo and sweets shops. The following self-guided tour will lead you to the most popular and educational attractions for kids in Santiago:
Tour Stops and Attractions
Fantasilandia
1) Fantasilandia
Fantasilandia is an incredible amusement atraction for children. It is colorfully decorated with popular Disney characters and other familiar characters. It offers rides and games for both children and adults.
Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Cristóbal Marín
Planetarium of Santiago
2) Planetarium of Santiago
The planetarium is the nation's largest Audiovisual Center. Its purpose is to promote and disseminate astronomy, science and other cultural events to the general public and the educational field through multimedia methods, playful and interactive. It's a place where children can have fun and learn something interesting.
Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Jorge Barrios
Museum Ferroviario
3) Museum Ferroviario
The Railway Museum is located in Park Quinta Normal. It is an outside museum that displays old steam engines and various types of trains. It is an interesting and fun place for both children and their parents.
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National Museum of Natural History
4) National Museum of Natural History
National Museum of Natural History exhibits precious collections your kids will enjoy exploring. Highlights of the museum include an enormous whale skeleton and many rare minerals that are found only in Chile. It also contains many exhibits in geology, anthropology, botanics, etc.
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Museum of Science and Technology
5) Museum of Science and Technology
The Museum of Science and Technology is a great place for children. Here they can learn all about physics and technology using captivating games and experiments. Another popular feature of the museum is its Astronomy Hall.
Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Jorge Barrios
Pasteleria Melinka
6) Pasteleria Melinka
The Pasteleria Melinka sells traditional Chilean pastries. This well-known shop has been in business for about 29 years. Kids will love all the delicious treats this bakery offers, including delicious cakes, pies, and chocolates.
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Plaza de las Armas
7) Plaza de las Armas
The Square de las Armas is a beautiful plaza in the center of Santiago that is popular with tourists. The statue of the founder of Santiago stands in this square as well as the Metropolitan Cathedral. Chilean artists can often be seen selling their works in the plaza.
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Emporio la Rosa Ice Cream
8) Emporio la Rosa Ice Cream
If your children love ice cream, then you have to visit Emporio la Rosa Ice Cream. It can be found near Park Forestal and offers a variety of exotic fruit ice creams made in different forms, all of which are extremely delicious.
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Santiago Zoo
9) Santiago Zoo
Metropolitan Zoo of Santiago is located in the metropolitan park on Saint Christopher Hill. Children will enjoy watching and learning about the many different animals that are featured here. The zoo can be reached by funicular or cable car.
Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Jorge Barrios
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