Where to park near the Central Market?
There are Saba parking lots nearby that make arriving much easier:
- Saba Plaza de Armas Parking: open between 6:30 a.m. and midnight, Monday through Sunday, with vehicle entrance on Miguel de Cervantes Street and pedestrian entrance on 21 de Mayo Street. It has a maximum height of 2.10 meters. Ideal for combining a visit to the Market with a stroll through the historic center.
- Saba Parque Forestal Parking: located next to the park and a few minutes' walk from the market. It operates between 7:00 AM and midnight, Monday through Sunday, and has a maximum height of 2.10 meters. A good option if you want to explore the cultural district afterward.
If you go during rush hour, it's best to arrive early to find a spot more easily and avoid congestion at the entrances to the center.
How to get to the Central Market from the parking lot?
From Plaza de Armas, the route is short: just walk a few blocks through lively, central streets. From Parque Forestal, it's even closer, with the market located about 100 meters away on the southern sidewalk opposite the parking lot.
What to see and do near the Central Market?
The market is just the starting point for exploring the heart of Santiago. Nearby, you'll find places steeped in history, art, and gastronomy that will complete any visit.
Plaza de Armas – Historic Center of Santiago
The city's kilometer zero, surrounded by heritage buildings and always full of life.
Museum of Pre-Columbian Art – Culture and Heritage
A fascinating tour of the original roots and cultures of the Americas.
San Francisco Church – Colonial Architecture
One of the oldest churches in Santiago, with an interior that preserves its historic essence.
Mapocho Station
Opened as the main railway station in 1912, it was abandoned after the 1985 earthquake. In 1991, the Mapocho Station Cultural Corporation was formed, where major exhibitions, cultural fairs, concerts, and other cultural and sports-related activities are now held.
