Hidden Gems of Yungay: 9th coolest neighbourhood in the world.
Hi! I'm Diego. I-m born and raised in Santiago and I'm a born traveler, father of a baby boy and music aficionado. I have cycled more than 5 thousand kilometers along Chile in Atacama, Carretera austral, Valle del elqui, Cajón del maipo and also parts of Argentina. I've also done several hikes in Chile as well, so I can give lots of recomendations for those who are looking for outdoor adventures. I did my whole college training in Vaparaíso where I also became a tour guide for cruise passangers. I gave lessons of English as a foereign language in a remote school into the andes for 5 years, until my life changed when I became a father 3 years ago . That's when I decided to take apply my teaching skills towards sharing all my experiences in this country to all the visitors that have come to enjoy our wonders!
Pickup
I'll be right outside the metro station "quinta normal" but inside the park that you'll see there. I'll be there with my umbrella.
Description
9th coolest neighbourhood in the world- Barrio Yungay
If you're looking for an out-of-the mainstream tour in Santiago de Chile, in this tour you could explore some of the best alleys in Santiago where graffiti have taken over the first neighbourhood ever planned in Chile.
According to Timeout, Yungay is currently having a renaissance due to its with "accessible, cutting-edge culture and nightlife; brilliant and affordable food and drink" at some incredible holes on the wall.
On this tour we're visiting the most remarkable places in this area (cause it's huge, we're doing only 1/4 of its size:
- The Quinta normal park
- The human rights museum
- Museum of education (Gabriela Mistral's former school)
- "Cité" concept
- Sound Museum
- The current president's house (believe it or not).
- Casona compañía
- The french barber shop and its restaurant.
- Stop at the Selvaggio bakery before "once time"
- "Casa Gárgola"
- Plaza Yungay
- Álamos palace
- Metro Cumming (final stop)
Come and join me to explore the B-side of downtown Santiago.