Palacio Cousiño

For a glimpse of how Santiago's other half lived in the nineteenth century, visit the sumptuous Palacio Cousiño, a splendid 1870's mansion complete with all original furnishings.The Cousiño family, owners of the salt mines in the northern part of the country during the period of great wealth and splendor in Chile, built this attractive palace in 1875 and 1878. Splendidly decorated with elements brought from Europe, today this palace is a museum and a temporary residence for special guests visiting the country.