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South American capitals and the Río de la Plata

Two bases with one hotel change

Submitted by Open Window Trips
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Route and nights

  1. Santiago3 nights
  2. Montevideo4 nights

Trip format: Open jaw · One hotel or guesthouse per overnight base

Tradeoff: Keep the two places you most want to see. Verify whether the direct transfer works before dropping the middle stop.

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Trip stats

Trip days
8
Nights
7
Home Bases
2
Scheduled entries
47

Days by place

Montevideo
5
Santiago
3

Hotels and other stays

Alma Histórica Boutique Hotel · Montevideo
4 nights
Hotel Cumbres Lastarria · Santiago
3 nights

Schedule by type

Activity
21
Meal
19
Lodging
5
Ground transport
2

Day-by-day agenda

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Day 1 Santiago
  1. to · Lodging Check in and drop your bags Hotel Cumbres Lastarria
  2. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near the hotel Parque Forestal, Santiago

    Skip this block if you arrive later.

  3. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Lastarria, Santiago
Hotel Cumbres LastarriaSantiago
Day 2 Santiago
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Barrio Lastarria, Santiago
  2. to · Activity Walk to Plaza de Armas and see the civic facades Plaza de Armas, Santiago
  3. to · Activity Choose a public museum or cathedral visit if open Plaza de Armas, Santiago

    Check operating and service hours before relying on an interior.

  4. to · Meal Lunch in the historic center Centro Histórico, Santiago
  5. to · Activity Walk the public area around La Moneda Palacio de La Moneda, Santiago

    Verify current public access and security boundaries.

  6. to · Activity Return to Lastarria and take a café break Barrio Lastarria, Santiago
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Barrio Lastarria, Santiago
Hotel Cumbres LastarriaSantiago
Day 3 Santiago
  1. to · Meal Breakfast in Lastarria Barrio Lastarria, Santiago
  2. to · Activity Walk Parque Forestal toward the museum Parque Forestal, Santiago
  3. to · Activity Visit the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes if open Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Santiago

    Confirm current exhibitions and opening days.

  4. to · Meal Lunch around Lastarria Barrio Lastarria, Santiago
  5. to · Activity Choose one open gallery or public space around Centro Gabriela Mistral Centro Gabriela Mistral, Santiago
  6. to · Activity Walk a short route through the Lastarria storefronts Barrio Lastarria, Santiago
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Barrio Lastarria, Santiago
Hotel Cumbres LastarriaSantiago
Day 4 Montevideo
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out Lastarria, Santiago
  2. to · Lodging Check out and allow time to reach your departure point Hotel Cumbres Lastarria
  3. to · Ground transport Travel from Santiago to Montevideo Santiago

    Check the route and current border-document requirements. A ground-only journey requires replanning the overnight stops. Use the departure and arrival times from your booking.

  4. to · Lodging Check in after reaching the new base Alma Histórica Boutique Hotel

    Keep dinner flexible if the transfer runs late.

  5. to · Meal Have dinner near your new hotel if time allows Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
Alma Histórica Boutique HotelMontevideo
Day 5 Montevideo
  1. to · Meal Breakfast at an open bakery near the hotel Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
  2. to · Activity Walk to the public blocks around Mercado del Puerto Mercado del Puerto, Montevideo
  3. to · Activity Browse open market vendors or choose Mercado Agrícola instead Montevideo, Uruguay

    Use a single market and allow for road transport if choosing Mercado Agrícola.

  4. to · Meal Lunch at the market or nearby Montevideo, Uruguay
  5. to · Activity Walk public blocks around the market or return to Ciudad Vieja Montevideo, Uruguay
  6. to · Activity Choose a pastry or coffee stop Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
Alma Histórica Boutique HotelMontevideo
Day 6 Montevideo
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
  2. to · Activity Walk public blocks in Barrio Sur Barrio Sur, Montevideo
  3. to · Activity Choose an open cultural institution or a confirmed local interpretation visit Barrio Sur, Montevideo

    Check public access and ask before photographing or recording.

  4. to · Meal Lunch near the center Centro, Montevideo
  5. to · Lodging Take a hotel break before the evening Alma Histórica Boutique Hotel, Montevideo
  6. to · Meal Early dinner near the chosen venue Montevideo, Uruguay
  7. to · Activity Attend a confirmed public candombe performance or cultural program Montevideo, Uruguay

    Use the actual start time and location. If nothing public fits, use an evening plaza walk.

Alma Histórica Boutique HotelMontevideo
Day 7 Montevideo
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
  2. to · Activity See the buildings around Plaza Independencia Plaza Independencia, Montevideo
  3. to · Activity Walk Avenida 18 de Julio and compare public facades Avenida 18 de Julio, Montevideo

    Use a short route and check public access for interiors.

  4. to · Meal Lunch near the civic district Centro, Montevideo
  5. to · Activity See Palacio Salvo and Teatro Solís exteriors Palacio Salvo, Montevideo

    Book separately if you want a confirmed tour.

  6. to · Activity Walk the public blocks near Plaza Matriz Plaza Matriz, Montevideo
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
Alma Histórica Boutique HotelMontevideo
Day 8 Montevideo
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
  2. to · Activity Take an optional last walk Plaza Zabala, Montevideo

    Skip the walk if you have an early departure.

  3. to · Lodging Check out and collect luggage Alma Histórica Boutique Hotel
  4. to · Ground transport Allow time for onward travel Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo

    Use the confirmed departure and pickup times from your booking.

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  1. Day 1

    Santiago

    America/Santiago Open map for Santiago
    1. to · Lodging Check in and drop your bags Hotel Cumbres Lastarria
    2. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near the hotel Parque Forestal, Santiago

      Skip this block if you arrive later.

    3. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Lastarria, Santiago
    Hotel Cumbres LastarriaSantiago
  2. Day 2

    Santiago

    America/Santiago Open map for Santiago
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Barrio Lastarria, Santiago
    2. to · Activity Walk to Plaza de Armas and see the civic facades Plaza de Armas, Santiago
    3. to · Activity Choose a public museum or cathedral visit if open Plaza de Armas, Santiago

      Check operating and service hours before relying on an interior.

    4. to · Meal Lunch in the historic center Centro Histórico, Santiago
    5. to · Activity Walk the public area around La Moneda Palacio de La Moneda, Santiago

      Verify current public access and security boundaries.

    6. to · Activity Return to Lastarria and take a café break Barrio Lastarria, Santiago
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Barrio Lastarria, Santiago
    Hotel Cumbres LastarriaSantiago
  3. Day 3

    Santiago

    America/Santiago Open map for Santiago
    1. to · Meal Breakfast in Lastarria Barrio Lastarria, Santiago
    2. to · Activity Walk Parque Forestal toward the museum Parque Forestal, Santiago
    3. to · Activity Visit the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes if open Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Santiago

      Confirm current exhibitions and opening days.

    4. to · Meal Lunch around Lastarria Barrio Lastarria, Santiago
    5. to · Activity Choose one open gallery or public space around Centro Gabriela Mistral Centro Gabriela Mistral, Santiago
    6. to · Activity Walk a short route through the Lastarria storefronts Barrio Lastarria, Santiago
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Barrio Lastarria, Santiago
    Hotel Cumbres LastarriaSantiago
  4. Day 4

    Montevideo

    America/Montevideo
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out Lastarria, Santiago
    2. to · Lodging Check out and allow time to reach your departure point Hotel Cumbres Lastarria
    3. to · Ground transport Travel from Santiago to Montevideo Santiago

      Check the route and current border-document requirements. A ground-only journey requires replanning the overnight stops. Use the departure and arrival times from your booking.

    4. to · Lodging Check in after reaching the new base Alma Histórica Boutique Hotel

      Keep dinner flexible if the transfer runs late.

    5. to · Meal Have dinner near your new hotel if time allows Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
    Alma Histórica Boutique HotelMontevideo
  5. Day 5

    Montevideo

    America/Montevideo Open map for Montevideo
    1. to · Meal Breakfast at an open bakery near the hotel Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
    2. to · Activity Walk to the public blocks around Mercado del Puerto Mercado del Puerto, Montevideo
    3. to · Activity Browse open market vendors or choose Mercado Agrícola instead Montevideo, Uruguay

      Use a single market and allow for road transport if choosing Mercado Agrícola.

    4. to · Meal Lunch at the market or nearby Montevideo, Uruguay
    5. to · Activity Walk public blocks around the market or return to Ciudad Vieja Montevideo, Uruguay
    6. to · Activity Choose a pastry or coffee stop Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
    Alma Histórica Boutique HotelMontevideo
  6. Day 6

    Montevideo

    America/Montevideo Open map for Montevideo
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
    2. to · Activity Walk public blocks in Barrio Sur Barrio Sur, Montevideo
    3. to · Activity Choose an open cultural institution or a confirmed local interpretation visit Barrio Sur, Montevideo

      Check public access and ask before photographing or recording.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near the center Centro, Montevideo
    5. to · Lodging Take a hotel break before the evening Alma Histórica Boutique Hotel, Montevideo
    6. to · Meal Early dinner near the chosen venue Montevideo, Uruguay
    7. to · Activity Attend a confirmed public candombe performance or cultural program Montevideo, Uruguay

      Use the actual start time and location. If nothing public fits, use an evening plaza walk.

    Alma Histórica Boutique HotelMontevideo
  7. Day 7

    Montevideo

    America/Montevideo Open map for Montevideo
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
    2. to · Activity See the buildings around Plaza Independencia Plaza Independencia, Montevideo
    3. to · Activity Walk Avenida 18 de Julio and compare public facades Avenida 18 de Julio, Montevideo

      Use a short route and check public access for interiors.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near the civic district Centro, Montevideo
    5. to · Activity See Palacio Salvo and Teatro Solís exteriors Palacio Salvo, Montevideo

      Book separately if you want a confirmed tour.

    6. to · Activity Walk the public blocks near Plaza Matriz Plaza Matriz, Montevideo
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
    Alma Histórica Boutique HotelMontevideo
  8. Day 8

    Montevideo

    America/Montevideo Open map for Montevideo
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
    2. to · Activity Take an optional last walk Plaza Zabala, Montevideo

      Skip the walk if you have an early departure.

    3. to · Lodging Check out and collect luggage Alma Histórica Boutique Hotel
    4. to · Ground transport Allow time for onward travel Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo

      Use the confirmed departure and pickup times from your booking.