6 Outdoor Activities to Enjoy the Summer in Lastarria Santiago
If you’re travelling to Santiago between December and March, you’ll be able to enjoy the wonders of the Chilean Summer. While locals leave the city for their holidays, you can take advantage of one of the most diverse districts in town.
1. Enjoy the Parque Forestal
This is one of the most beautiful green areas surrounding the historic quarter of Lastarria Santiago. You can go jogging, rent a bike or lay down in the grass, enjoying a picnic while contemplating historical buildings and an eclectic mix of neoclassical architecture and colonial legacy, from Museo de Bellas Artes to the Bruna Palace.
During the Summer you’ll find lots of outdoor activities such as book fairs, recitals and ,theater shows that you can ask about when you arrive at the hotel.
2. Attend a series of workshops at the GAM Summer School
Every year the Centro Gabriela Mistral (GAM) prepares a diverse schedule of activities. It has previously hosted children’s workshops and storytelling activities, Japanese handicraft training, poetry reading and theater shows.
Regardless of the day, in Lastarria Santiago you can walk up to this cultural center and find plenty of fun activities.
3. Walk up the Cerro Santa Lucía
This traditional landmark and cultural heritage for Santiago is a must for anyone who wishes to take a stroll, enjoying both history and sightseeing.
It is one of the most visited public parks, and you can visit both the late 19th century terraces built by governor Benjamin Vicuña Mackenna as well as the old batteries that protected Santiago under Spanish rule.
4. Visit the arts and craft fairs
Lastarria holds a variety of bookshops and artisan fairs such as the Centro Artesanal Santa Lucía, offering traditional clothing and jewellery as well as vintage books.
One renowned corner is the Mulato Gil de Castro square, named after a prominent colonial painter. It is surrounded by restaurants, an archaeological and visual arts museum and the Iglesia de la Vera Cruz, built in 1857.
5. Go on a midnight pub crawl
If you want to have a sip of different tastes, there are some bohemian operators running English-speaking tours around bars and clubs. Explore the eclectic energy of the nightlife in this part of Santiago with other English speakers, within a walking distance or a cab ride from the hotel.
6. Take a break and enjoy our exclusive terrace
If you want to enjoy the sun and the moonlight, and appreciate the scenery while keeping it at an intimate level, Ismael Hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool and sun terrace, where you can enjoy a great view of Santiago.
To know what’s trending during the Summer days you enjoy with us, come to our front desk, and our personnel will be happy to give you the most up-to-date activities taking place.
