Santiago: Urban Art, Markets, and local neighborhoods tour｜Chile

Begin your tour in the iconic Tristan Matta Neighborhood, home to the Museo a Cielo Abierto en San Miguel (San Miguel Open-Air Museum). Explore the area, which features 65 active large-scale murals, alongside smaller street art pieces and mosaics scattered throughout the neighborhood.

Learn about the collaborative efforts of both established and emerging street artists and muralists, both Chilean and international. Discover how a multi-stakeholder partnership between residents, the local municipality, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (Minvu), and the Regional Government has turned the neighborhood into a cherished heritage district.

Complement your visit with a walk through the traditional local produce market (feria libre), offering fresh fruits, vegetables, and everyday local goods that showcase the warmth and daily routine of the local community. (sundays only)

Continue into the historic Franklin neighborhood and visit Factoría Franklin, an innovative creative hub housed within the 50,000+ sq ft complex of the former Sanitas Chile pharmaceutical lab (dating back to the 1940s).

Admire the wide corridors, original tile floors, and white walls that preserve the site's industrial heritage while hosting artisan workshops, makers, and independent culinary ventures. Interact directly with creators and sample craft spirits, charcuterie, fermented specialties, vegan pastries, artisan crafts, and art galleries.

Next, dive into the cultural and commercial core of the district through its most emblematic warehouse spaces. Visit Factoría Santa Rosa, located in the former Musalem textile factory and founded in 2011 by Carolina Musalem. Learn how this venue is a benchmark for contemporary visual art both in Chile and abroad (participating in international fairs such as ZONA MACO and ARTBO).

Discover how it operates as a dynamic creative ecosystem featuring exhibitions, workshops, artist residencies, and an art shop, connecting cutting-edge art with the local neighborhood.

Then, head to Persa Víctor Manuel (“The Antique Warehouse”). Following the factory's closure and Chile's 1982 economic crisis, the building opened its doors to local trade, becoming the area's first indoor flea market (persa).

Learn how what began as ground stalls to shelter vendors from the elements has transformed into an iconic treasure trove of vintage finds: antique furniture, lighting, rare and out-of-print books, stamps, vintage magazines, and collectibles. Today, it stands as a cultural landmark blending heritage architecture, vibrant street art murals, and living history.

To wrap up the day, conclude with lunch at the beloved local neighborhood eatery (picada), "Hasta que te Encontré". Enjoy a cozy spot blending playful retro-pop decor with hearty, home-style cooking (saturdays only)