Maipú, Santiago de Chile

#101 among attractions in Santiago de Chile

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Maipú is a commune of Chile located in Santiago Province, Santiago Metropolitan Region, integrated into the Greater Santiago conurbation. It was founded on February 16, 1821 and it is the place of the Battle of Maipú, where Chile's independence was consolidated. Inhabitants are mostly part of a middle to upper-middle class young professionals. ()

Alternative names: Area: 51.35 mi²Coordinates: 33°30'60"S, 70°45'55"W

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Santiago Poniente (Maipú)Santiago de Chile Chile

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Maipú – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museo Nacional de Historia Natural, Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Biblioteca de Santiago, Matucana 100.

7 miNE
Exhibits on Chilean nature and culture
Museo Nacional de Historia Natural, Santiago de Chile
180 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Santiago de Chile, the Museo Nacional de Historia Natural stands as a beacon of knowledge and a testament to the country's rich natural heritage. This prestigious institution, founded in 1830, is one of the oldest natural history museums in the...
6.5 miNE
Church, Historical place, Architecture
Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Santiago de Chile
166 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Santiago de Chile, the Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help stands as an emblem of spiritual solace and architectural splendor. This revered church serves as a beacon of faith for the Catholic community and attracts visitors from all over due...
7 miNE
Library
Biblioteca de Santiago, Santiago de Chile
180 min walk • The Biblioteca de Santiago is a public library in downtown Santiago, Chile. It was inaugurated on November 11, 2005 by the then president of Chile Ricardo Lagos.
7 miNE
Theater, Art gallery, Music venue
Matucana 100, Santiago de Chile
178 min walk • The Centro Cultural Matucana 100 is a cultural center located in the commune of Estación Central in Santiago, Chile, near Quinta Normal Park.
7 miNE
Park with museums and paddle boats
Quinta Normal Park, Santiago de Chile
179 min walk • Quinta Normal Park is an urban park in the city of Santiago, Chile. The park is in a commune, or district of the same name, Quinta Normal.
6.3 miSE
Church
St. Bernard Cathedral, San Bernardo
162 min walk • The St. Bernard Cathedral Also San Bernardo Cathedral Is the main Catholic temple and seat of the Bishopric of San Bernardo, located to one side of the Plaza de Armas de San Bernardo, in the metropolitan area of Santiago in Chile.
4.4 miNE
33°29'14"S • 70°41'48"W
Museo Nacional Aeronáutico y del Espacio, Santiago de Chile
113 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, Observatories and planetariums
0.4 miN
33°30'38"S • 70°45'58"W
Museo del Carmen, Santiago de Chile
11 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
3.8 miNE
33°29'42"S • 70°42'14"W
Centro Nacional de Arte Contemporáneo de Los Cerrillos, Santiago de Chile
98 min walk • Museum
5.1 miNE
Area
Huechuraba, Santiago de Chile
130 min walk • Huechuraba is a city and commune of Chile located in Santiago Province, Santiago Metropolitan Region.
6.6 miNE
Universities and schools
University of Santiago, Santiago de Chile
168 min walk • The University of Santiago, Chile is one of the oldest public universities in Chile. The institution was born as Escuela de Artes y Oficios in 1849 by Ignacy Domeyko, under the government of Manuel Bulnes.