Aug 2009 (annual) Museo Histórico Nacional
The annual Chilean Crafts, Song and Dance exhibition (Muestra Artesanía Chilena Canto y Danza) aims to promote the country's cultural heritage and is held on the patio of Santiago's Natural History Museum. More
May 2009 (annual) Santiago de Chile
Chileans annually commemorate the Iquique Naval Combat that took place on 21 May 1879 in the War of the Pacific. On Navy Day, military ceremonies in Santiago de Chile and floral offerings in public squares honour those who fought. More
1 - 30 Sep 2008 (annual) Plaza de Armas
Santiago puts on its party frock for the patriotic national festivities every September, Fiestas Patrias. Events include musical performances, ethnic games and activities and cueca dancing competitions in Plaza de Armas. More
12 Oct 2008 (annual) Santiago de Chile
Chile's Mapuche people parade to music and dance in Santiago de Chile's streets wearing traditional colourful dress on Columbus Day (El Dia de la Raza). The momentous celebration commemorates Christopher Columbus' arrival in the New World on 12 October 1492. More
Jul 2009 (annual) Templo de Maipú
On 16 July each year throngs of Chileans clamour through the streets and particularly at the Maipú Temple, 20km outside of Santiago, to celebrate their devotion to the Virgen del Carmen, cherished patron saint of Chile and the armed forces. More
Dec 2009 (annual) Santiago de Chile
Permanent and temporary exhibitions at Santiago de Chile's museums, galleries and cultural spaces open for free during Museums at Midnight. The National Museum of Fine Arts and the National History Museum are just two of the participating venues. More
Daily; not Mon Museo de San Francisco
One of the few remaining examples of 16th-century architecture in Chile, the Museo de San Francisco in Santiago was declared a national monument in 1951. Find a spectacular array of religious paintings and sacred objects crafted in silver and gold. More
Daily; not Mon Casa Colorada Santiago Museum
A typical 18th-century colonial house, the Casa Colorada was home to the Governor prior to independence and later to Chile's first president, Mateo de Toro. Today it houses a museum charting the history of the city of Santiago de Chile. More
The annual Chilean Crafts, Song and Dance exhibition (Muestra Artesanía Chilena Canto y Danza) aims to promote the country's cultural heritage and is held on the patio of Santiago's Natural History Museum. 
Chileans annually commemorate the Iquique Naval Combat that took place on 21 May 1879 in the War of the Pacific. On Navy Day, military ceremonies in Santiago de Chile and floral offerings in public squares honour those who fought. 
