La Moneda
La Moneda
4.5
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Monday
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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The center of Chile's history, this presidential palace is a beautiful building that occupies an entire city block on downtown Santiago.
Duration: More than 3 hours
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- dolphinmaniacDetroit, Michigan132 contributionsHistorical SiteWhen you visit Santiago, stay at a hotel in historical area, and everything you need to see will be in walking distance. It is the government building and nicely landscaped area. One of the important sites of the city.Visited January 2024Traveled with friendsWritten February 10, 2024
- Hugo CRio de Janeiro, RJ227 contributionsChanging of the guard đź‘Ťđź‘ŤGood place to start your trip to the Historic Center of Santiago. The changing of the guard takes place on even or odd days, depending on the month, at 10 am. The military band even plays non-standard music (when I went, there was Frank Sinatra - New York and My Way). It's very worth itVisited February 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten February 11, 2024
- Leonardo PMontevideo, Uruguay21 contributionsSantiago and its charming cornersSantiago is a beautiful city, with charming corners. The center stands out, its pedestrian streets, the main square, the currency, fine arts, Plaza Italia, the river, the Santa Lucia hill. Love RepĂşblica Avenue from La Alameda to O HIggins Park, love the Paris London neighborhood. Also the Bella Vista neighborhood, where I ate a vegetarian corn cake (there is a restaurant that took the trouble to veganize that typical dish and others). I bought some typical wooden items in Los DomĂnicos... a very easy town to go to because it is where the subway line ends... and like sopaipillas, the typical ones with pumpkin. Santiago is worth it... to travel and discover its corners....Visited February 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten February 14, 2024
- Mariana CavalcantiRecife, PE256 contributionsUnmissableLa Moneda Palace is in the historic center of Santiago, easily accessible and free! We went on a changing of the guard day, which is one of the most beautiful presentations I've ever seen in person! Incredible! The military band even played international music to please the tourists, which demonstrates the attention they give to those watching! It's really beautiful and worth it!Visited June 2024Traveled with familyWritten June 14, 2024
- ChaitanyaCambridge, Canada1,457 contributionsGood place for photos for touristsHuge guarded government building, entry is by appointment only. Palace is huge and looks tremendous, great central spot to take photos with the building and a lot of Chile flags. Definite worth stopping at to take some great photos.Visited November 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten June 19, 2024
- Jose Antonio CalimanVitoria, ES274 contributionsAlmost an outdoor operaEven if you don't like military stuff, preach for a guard exchange show at La Moneda Palace. Synchronism, music, patriotism and almost an opera. Imperdible, take the kids tabemVisited July 2024Traveled with familyWritten July 11, 2024
- Anderson UrzĂşaSao Vicente, SP1,391 contributionsBeautiful.The visit to the front of the Casa de la Moneda in Santiago was amazing. The beautiful flag of Chile, which is the largest in South America, is a separate spectacle. We were lucky to catch it on a windy day, which made it wave majestically. A memorable time and an unforgettable place to visit in Santiago!Visited November 2023Traveled with friendsWritten September 1, 2024
- Alexandre HFlorianopolis, SC24,734 contributionsBeautiful constructionThe Coin House of Chile is a place that attracts tourists for the beauty of its construction and mirror of water. At some times, the shift of the guard occurs, which is also an attraction. Highlight also for the huge Chilean flag that stands in front of the building, one of the largest in the world.Visited November 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten December 1, 2024
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WImom
Fond du Lac, WI2,275 contributions
Feb 2020
Need to make reservations in advance online. There is no fee. You will need to provide your passport information when you make a request for a reservation. We received a prompt email back saying that they received our information and would be confirming it within a week or so. I didn't hear back from them so wrote them an email in Spanish and heard back almost immediately that our reservation had been confirmed. There was not a changing of the guard when we were there due to the protests. We had a 9:30 AM reservation. It was written that we should arrive 15 minutes early. The guards do not speak any English but understood that we were there for the tour. You will need to have your passport with you or you will not be allowed to enter the palace. The second set of security at the palace entrance will take your passport and give you a security clearance neck sign. Your passport will be returned as you exit the tour. The tour takes about 1 hour. We signed up for the English tour but everyone else on the tour spoke Spanish. Fortunately, our guide did translate in well-spoken English. You will not be allowed to take purses or backpacks into the palace but there is a place to store them free of charge. Photos without flash are allowed. There were about 12 people in our group. The maximum is 25. Tours are conducted at 9:30, 11, 15:00 and 16:30 on Monday through Friday. Our tour guide was excellent and gave a great tour. We were able to see the courtyard, entrance where the officials/kings/presidents enter (but not able to go in that area as the President of Estonia was arriving in 30 minutes), Chapel, pointed out office where Allende died, saw Presidential medals of each Chilean President, and memorial to Allende due to his death here as well as the First Lady's office. A guard was always following our tour. So glad that we were able to have this wonderful experience!
Written April 19, 2020
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GoGo2SlowGo
Denton, TX1,457 contributions
Mar 2019
La Moneda Palace is the home of the country’s president. You should visit for the changing of the guard ceremony. The spectacle is carried out with all the pomp that one would expect of such an event – but with the surreal bonus of a brass band accompaniment of well-known pop songs that you might not expect. The palace is full of history. In 1973 the palace was bombarded by Pinochet’s military forces in a coup d’état against then president Salvador Allende. Visitors are allowed to freely wander through the inner courtyards, as well as reserve a free tour through the palace
Written February 19, 2020
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Sachin K
New York City, NY6,555 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
Palacio de La Moneda or simply La Moneda is the seat of the President of the Republic of Chile. It also houses the offices of three cabinet ministers: Interior, General Secretariat of the Presidency and General Secretariat of the Government. It occupies an entire block in downtown Santiago, in the area known as Civic District. Certainly worth seeing this interesting building with a local guide to learn more about it’s history.
Written February 29, 2020
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Tim W
15 contributions
Dec 2019
We did the tour which is organized through the official government website. With the protests going on security was tight around the building and not many smiling faces from the government employees. The inside of the palace is amazing and there it lots of history that you learn from the tour. Our guide didn't have the best English which made the tour a little difficult.
Written February 9, 2020
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David K
Coogee, Australia126 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
We visited to see the whole museum, but particularly enjoyrd the temporary Bauhaus exhibit. We also saw the Tai Chi class happening in the courtyard. The place is qurky and interesting, and well worth an hour.
Written January 7, 2020
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deborahk3
Maidstone, UK1,820 contributions
Aug 2019
La Moneda is the seat of the president of Chile. It also houses the offices of three cabinet ministers. It occupies most of a large block in the Civic District of downtown Santiago. It looks much like other parliamentary buildings around the world, but well worth seeing. La Monda, is of neoclassical design by an Italian architect and was originally built as a Mint . In 1973, during the military coup, the building was bombed by the Chilean air force. The building was rebuilt some years later although some bullet marks remain and have been preserved. Well worth a visit.
Written July 1, 2020
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Oleksandr Danylenko
Buenos Aires, Argentina290 contributions
Mar 2019
easily accessible. I had to find a specific address and the guard spoke mainly Spanish, but he was nice enough to explain everything in the little English he could speak. Very nice guards and nice area. There is also a back side of the plaza.
Written February 7, 2020
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JohnFromBrazil
Rio de Janeiro, RJ4,821 contributions
May 2022 • Solo
Very interesting! It's always good to see a landmark in person. The cultural center is also interesting, especially a little shop with Chilean food items (from spices to kombucha) and the arts and crafts section. Try to see the guard change. It's also interesting.
Written May 28, 2022
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Steven T
Seattle, WA2,377 contributions
Sep 2019 • Solo
The changing of the guard at La Moneda is a cant miss experience when in Santiago. You’ll need to get there at least 30 minutes early if you want a front row vantage point from which to take your photographs and videos. Otherwise, the crowd will be 5 deep around the entire perimeter when the ceremony begins. This is one of the best changing of the guard ceremonies I’ve ever seen. What separates this unit is their band. The band does not limit itself to military songs. On occasion you will hear them bust out songs like YMCA or the Star Wars theme song. All in the name of fun for the tourists.
Written September 3, 2019
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JCarollo1966
Atlanta, GA289 contributions
Mar 2015 • Family
CHANGING OF THE GUARD:
You want to do this if you have time. Go to La Moneda (easy to get to with the metro). It is basically a 1/2 block away once you get off the train. Walk to the back side of it where you will find Plaza de la Ciudadania and this is where the event takes place. It begins at 10 AM, but try to get there 10-15 minutes early. I asked a guard there if the changing of the guard took place every day and his response was that they did it only on the "even" numbered dates of the month. Now, that said, guide books will tell you that on certain months the change takes place on even days and other months on odd days. My beef with that information is that from what I read, "March" is an odd numbered month, but we went yesterday and it was March 4th. My suggestion is that you be there just before 10 AM on any given day and hope for the best. If it isn't on the day you are there then it will certainly be happening tomorrow. The event is interesting because of the many soldiers/police involved, horses, the band, etc. It is quite entertaining, They even played "When the Saints Come Marching In" by Louis Armstrong. Take the metro (Line #1/the RED line) to the "La Moneda" station. When you climb up from the tracks you will have to choose to exit to the street to the left or the right. You want to go to the right. Once you are on the street, turn right and keep walking until you see the huge gray building on your left. Ask a guard to point you to the back of the building (Plaza de la Ciudadania). This is free and casual - no security to go through on anything like that. ENJOY.
FREE TOUR OF INTERIOR OF PALACE:
Open from Monday - Friday.
They have FREE tours beginning at 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM. They may have some other times as well, but they will let you know when you email.
Certain tours are available in English, but you must let them know at the time of making your reservation so you are put in the right one. It is a very simple process provided you reserve far enough in advance. We reserved with just a few days notice. I basically gave them a range of dates to work with and then they took it from there. Very easy.|
IMPORTANT:
Simply send them an email to visitas@presidencia.cl Advise them that you want an English speaking tour guide and request the tour. They will likely get back to you that very same day with availability.
Be sure to bring your passport with you when you go to the tour.
The tour lasts about an hour and is pretty interesting. Take the Metro to the "La Moneda" Station and just ask someone to point you in the right direction. This should be the Red Line (Line #1) The palace (La Moneda) is very close to the train station.
Photos are allowed, but without flash. Video recording is NOT allowed. You MAY bring in your backpack without a problem
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You want to do this if you have time. Go to La Moneda (easy to get to with the metro). It is basically a 1/2 block away once you get off the train. Walk to the back side of it where you will find Plaza de la Ciudadania and this is where the event takes place. It begins at 10 AM, but try to get there 10-15 minutes early. I asked a guard there if the changing of the guard took place every day and his response was that they did it only on the "even" numbered dates of the month. Now, that said, guide books will tell you that on certain months the change takes place on even days and other months on odd days. My beef with that information is that from what I read, "March" is an odd numbered month, but we went yesterday and it was March 4th. My suggestion is that you be there just before 10 AM on any given day and hope for the best. If it isn't on the day you are there then it will certainly be happening tomorrow. The event is interesting because of the many soldiers/police involved, horses, the band, etc. It is quite entertaining, They even played "When the Saints Come Marching In" by Louis Armstrong. Take the metro (Line #1/the RED line) to the "La Moneda" station. When you climb up from the tracks you will have to choose to exit to the street to the left or the right. You want to go to the right. Once you are on the street, turn right and keep walking until you see the huge gray building on your left. Ask a guard to point you to the back of the building (Plaza de la Ciudadania). This is free and casual - no security to go through on anything like that. ENJOY.
FREE TOUR OF INTERIOR OF PALACE:
Open from Monday - Friday.
They have FREE tours beginning at 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM. They may have some other times as well, but they will let you know when you email.
Certain tours are available in English, but you must let them know at the time of making your reservation so you are put in the right one. It is a very simple process provided you reserve far enough in advance. We reserved with just a few days notice. I basically gave them a range of dates to work with and then they took it from there. Very easy.|
IMPORTANT:
Simply send them an email to visitas@presidencia.cl Advise them that you want an English speaking tour guide and request the tour. They will likely get back to you that very same day with availability.
Be sure to bring your passport with you when you go to the tour.
The tour lasts about an hour and is pretty interesting. Take the Metro to the "La Moneda" Station and just ask someone to point you in the right direction. This should be the Red Line (Line #1) The palace (La Moneda) is very close to the train station.
Photos are allowed, but without flash. Video recording is NOT allowed. You MAY bring in your backpack without a problem
PLEASE, IF YOU FOUND THIS REVIEW HELPFUL THEN CLICK ON THE BUTTON BELOW: "Did you find this review helpful?" I TRY TO PROVIDE AS MUCH DETAILED INFORMATION AS POSSIBLE AND I JUST LIKE TO KNOW IF I AM HELPING PEOPLE ALONG THE WAY. THANK YOU.
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Written March 12, 2015
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Alguém sabe como funciona o horário e se eles trocam por conta? Pois agendei para as 09 da manhã e recebi o e-mail com a confirmação para as 16 e 30, agora não sei que horário devo ir...Obs.: Tenho impresso o papel com a visita as 09:00...
Written August 30, 2022
Eduardo O
Santiago, Chile
Por que no vemos carabineros en pareja caminando por los puntos mas acistidos de la ciudad , el centro providencia apoquindo estacion central y mas , tengo 63 años y antes del goloe era normal estar protegidos en las calles , siempre habian carabineros y ahora que mas se necesitan y estamos con una cantidad de cesantes y no tenemos carabineros Sr Presidente vigile las calles de los malos dia y noche como lo hacia el Tata
Written August 6, 2020
Lá tem guarda volumes? Vi que não deixam entrar com mochila
Written June 12, 2019
Boa tarde Rebeca. Lá não existe um sistema de guarda volumes.
Written June 13, 2019
Their website states that bags, including purses and backpacks, are not allowed. Is there a bag check or some other secure space to store belongings?
Written March 24, 2019
Quando tento fazer o agendamento da visita, indico o responsável, entretanto, o site responde "Debe ingresar al menos un Responsable". Alguém sabe como resolver esse problema?
Written November 23, 2018
Também tive essa dificuldade. Parece erro do site.
Tente colocar todos como responsáveis. Foi como eu resolvi, se bem me lembro.
Written March 24, 2019
Hay lugar en la entrada para guardar bolsos o mochilas? para los tours guiados no permiten llevar nada en mano.. querĂa saber a donde dejan sus pertenencias y cual es el costo?? gracias!
Written August 12, 2018
HOLA, de lunes a viernes es gratis hasta las 12:00 del dĂa. Luego hay valor de entrada dependiendo de si eres extranjero o chileno.
Hay custodia para guardar tus bolsos. Carteras y mochilas pequeñas puedes entrarlas.
Written August 12, 2018
Em que dias este mĂŞs estĂŁo ocorrendo a mostra da guarda?
Written June 14, 2018
O mais certo é entrar no site da prefeitura do Chile. Desculpe não saber esta informação.
Written June 14, 2018
Quanto tempo dura a visita guiada ao Palacio de La Moneda?
Written June 7, 2018
Acredito que demorou uns 40 minutos. Esse tempo ja conto com a burocracia da entrada.
Written June 8, 2018
Tem guarda-volumes no La moneda? Sei que nĂŁo Ă© permitido entrar com mochilas e gostaria de saber se tem onde deixar guardado.
Written April 30, 2018
Tenho a resposta... Ninguém impediu de entrar com bolsa, mas eu acabei guardando no guarda-volumes do centro cultural que fica no subsolo por comodidade... É gratuito e aproveitei o wi-fi do lugar
Written June 2, 2018
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