Monument · Historic Santiago Center, Santiago

La Moneda Palace

La Moneda Palace
Photo: Miguel hernandez, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

La Moneda Palace is the neoclassical building that houses the Chilean presidency. It dates from the late 1700s. Visitors see the exterior, the changing of the guard and the surrounding plazas.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 1 of Santiago & the Andes

Visiting La Moneda Palace: what to know

Tickets
Free entry to some areas; advance booking advised
Time needed
30 to 60 minutes
Best time
Weekday mornings
Getting there
La Moneda metro station on Line 1

Santiago itineraries with La Moneda Palace

Day 1 of Santiago & the Andes

The civic centre

How La Moneda Palace fits into a day.
  1. 9:30Plaza de Armas, SantiagoCentro
  2. 10:00Metropolitan Cathedral of SantiagoCentro
  3. 11:00Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian ArtCentro
  4. 13:00Mercado Central de SantiagoCentro
  5. 15:00La Moneda PalaceCentro
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La Moneda Palace FAQs

Can you visit inside La Moneda Palace?

Public access is limited to certain areas and requires reservations.

When does the changing of the guard happen?

The ceremony occurs on weekdays at scheduled times outside the palace.

Is La Moneda Palace the president's residence?

It serves as the official workplace rather than a private home.

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