This 2024, the National Holidays In the Metropolitan Region, the festivities will be celebrated with a special energy, as they will last for almost a whole week. The celebrations, known for their great display of fondas, traditional festivals and events, promise to fill every corner of the capital with life. From the classic Parque O’Higgins to more remote communes such as Paine and María Pinto, there will be opportunities to enjoy folklore, gastronomy and 18th-century shows.
What events stand out during these National Holidays?
The offer is wide and varied. In Santiago, one of the most emblematic events is undoubtedly the inn O’Higgins Park, which will take place from September 17 to 22. With a cost of $10,000, this fonda offers an atmosphere full of Chilean traditions, live music and the inevitable typical food. Another important celebration is the Week of Chileanness in La Reina, held in Padre Hurtado Park, with a cost of $14,000 and available from September 17 to 22.
Free inns to enjoy
For those looking for celebrations without entrance fees, there are various options in different communes. In Colina, the National Holidays will take place in a big way at San Miguel Park and the José Manuel Coteco Aguirre Medialuna, from September 18 to 22. Other communities such as Lo Barnechea, Maipú, María Pinto and Paine also offer free events, where attendees can enjoy music, dance and traditional activities without having to pay an entrance fee.
The traditional festivals are another central attraction of the National HolidaysIn Pirque, for example, the Fiesta Huasa will be one of the highlights, taking place in the Medialuna Municipal in Vicente Huidobro Park. On the other hand, communes such as San Pedro and Calera de Tango will also offer Chilean festivals with a more traditional focus, ideal for those looking for an authentic experience more closely tied to the country’s rural roots.
The National Stadium in Ñuñoa becomes the epicenter of the celebrations with the famous Yein Fonda, from September 18 to 21, where attendees can enjoy live music and typical food, for a value of $17,250. Meanwhile, in Puente Alto, the inns of the Cordillera Province will take place on Avenida El Volcán, from September 17 to 22, at a price of $3,500, being an accessible and entertaining option for residents of the southern area.
