Rapa Nui (Easter Island)
This elaborately costumed and talented group performs island legends through song and dance at a venue off the main street. With 15 different programs,…
Must-see entertainment in Chile
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Municipal de Santiago – Ópera Nacional de Chile
Santiago
This exquisite neoclassical building is the most prestigious performing-arts venue in the city. Home to the Ópera Nacional de Chile, it also hosts world…
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Santiago
On weekend nights at this traditional cueca venue, watch proud Chileans hit the dance floor – performing their national dance, a playful, handkerchief…
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Santiago
On the whole, Chileans are a pretty calm lot – until they step foot in a fútbol (soccer) stadium. The most dramatic matches are against local rivals like…
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Santiago
One of Santiago's hippest alternative-arts venues, the huge redbrick Centro Cultural Matucana 100 gets its gritty industrial look from its previous…
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Rapa Nui (Easter Island)
Pikano is the island's biggest event space, isolated on the road to Anakena about 3km from the airport. This multifaceted venue is very popular on…
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Centro de Extensión Artística y Cultural
Santiago
The Orquesta Sinfónica de Chile and Ballet Nacional Chileno are two high-profile companies based at this excellent theater run under the auspices of the…
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Santiago
One of Latin America's most established jazz venues (Louis Armstrong and Herbie Hancock are just two of the greats to have played here), this venerable…
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Rapa Nui (Easter Island)
Nancy Manutomatoma is the island’s first female choreographer and her recommended show at the Kanahau restaurant spans hoko warrior dances, kai kai string…
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Santiago
This glossy (and moneyed) cultural center hosts big-name art exhibitions from the likes of Yoko Ono and Yayoi Kusama. There are also top-notch theater,…
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Santiago
Enthusiastic crowds jump to ska, patchanka (think: Manu Chao) and cumbia chilombiana; rockabilly and surf; tribute bands and goth rock…at Batuta, just…
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Santiago
Latin American folk music, storytelling gatherings, film cycles and poetry readings are some of the arty events that take place nightly in this low-key…
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Centro Cultural Galpon Patagonia
Puerto Natales
This cultural center and teahouse occupies a revamped 1920 warehouse with exposed beams and worn floorboards. Features art exhibits, theater, dance and…
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Rapa Nui (Easter Island)
Features excellent dance shows with a great band and some modern musical twists. Come at 8:30pm to watch traditional takona body painting.
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Viña Del Mar
This giant amphitheater hosts concerts and is the home of the annual Festival Internacional de la Canción.
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Santiago
Rail services north once left from Estación Mapocho. Earthquake damage and the decay of the rail system led to its closure, but it's been reincarnated as…
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Viña Del Mar
Overlooking the beach on the north side of the Marga Marga, this elegant local landmark is the place to squander your savings on slot machines, bingo,…
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Santiago
Latin American rockers who've played this stage include far-out Mexicans Café Tacuba, Argentinian electro-tango band Bajofondo and Oscar-winning Uruguayan…
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Santiago
Located in the Centro Cultural La Moneda, this underground cinema plays documentaries and art-house favorites (mostly in Spanish).
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Santiago
The main racetrack is the grand Club Hípico de Santiago, where views of the Andes compete for your attention with the action on the turf.
