Bahá'í Temple & Lapis Lazuli: Andes Views

Explore the Bahá’í Temple and craft lapis lazuli jewelry in Chile. Enjoy stunning views, learn history, and savor a pisco sour.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bahá’í Temple - Explore one of the city’s most captivating structures: the Bahá’í Temple of South America. Marvel at its distinctive architecture and discover the fascinating Bahá’í faith. Nestled at the base of the Andes, it also offers breathtaking views of the city.
  • Mussio Design - Uncover the semi-precious blue stone, “lapislázuli,” which…
What's Included
  • On-board WiFi
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Explore the sole Bahá’í temple in South America, situated in the scenic foothills of the Andes. This extraordinary temple enchants visitors with its magnificent architecture and materials, while also providing stunning views of the city. It’s an ideal opportunity to learn about the Bahá’í faith while enjoying the expansive vistas.
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Location
Templo Baha'i
Diagonal Las Torres 2,000 Penalolen
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Roman4soccer
Aug 31, 2025
Bahai Temple Tour with Gems of Chile – A Memorable Finale to Our Trip - As our two-week stay in Santiago was coming to an end, my fiancée and I wanted one last memorable outing. The Marriott Hotel recommended the Bahai Temple, and after checking Tripadvisor, we booked a four-hour small group tour with Gems of Chile. We were the only guests that day, which meant a private guide and vehicle, exactly how we like to travel. Choosing a Sunday proved wise, as traffic was light and the drive took only about forty minutes each way. Our guide, Daniel, arrived on time and immediately impressed us with his excellent English. Having lived abroad for several years, he had mastered the language, and his fluency made the tour far more engaging. He shared fascinating historical context about Chile throughout the drive, making sure no time was wasted. The first stop was at Gems of Chile’s workshop and showroom, where the family owners craft jewelry from lapis lazuli, a semi-precious stone found only in Chile and Afghanistan. We toured the workshop, enjoyed a taste of pisco, and browsed their creations. I tried to buy something for my fiancée, but she preferred to continue on to the temple. After about fifteen minutes, we were back in the van and heading toward the foothills. When we arrived, the temple grounds were lively but not overcrowded. Visitors are welcomed with an orientation from a Bahai member, who explains the faith and its history. Since there were few English-speaking visitors that day, we were given a private orientation in a conference room. I had expected a high-pressure pitch, but it was nothing of the sort, just a thoughtful and informative introduction. When I offered a donation for his time, our guide politely declined, which I found refreshing. Daniel then explained the layout and visiting protocols, and we explored the grounds and interior at our own pace for about thirty minutes. The temple’s architecture and setting were serene and inspiring, making it a highlight of our trip. The entire tour lasted two hours and forty minutes at the pace we set. Back at our hotel, we thanked Daniel for his professionalism, knowledge, and insights into Santiago’s fascinating political past. I told him I only review tours I truly enjoy, so here it is. Thank you, Daniel, and I highly recommend Gems of Chile for anyone visiting Santiago.
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Veronicamb2041yi
Jul 29, 2025
Bahía temple/lápiz lazuli workshop - The views of the Baha’i temple were amazing! The tour was fun and informative. The lápiz Lazuli workshop was interesting and beautiful in seeing how the artesian made beautiful art work with the lápiz lazul rock.
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Gusyena1
Mar 29, 2025
Good city walk - Daniel good guide. Interesting talk. Knowledge of the City and History. Helpful and attentive to our questions and doubts.
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Mobile608174
Mar 16, 2025
Fall in love with Chile - I love the Temple. It is a beautiful place and the views of Santiago are lovely. I think it is totally worth the visit, because it gives you such a different perspective and a change of pace and focus. The guide is personable and a great conversationalist and fun. The visit to the workshop was a different experience because it focus on creating beautiful pieces with Lapislazuli. I did end up buying more pieces than I had intended to! It is the real deal, though, so I know it was a good investment.
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From $55
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).