Location: Santiago
Top Things to do in Santiago
Things to do in Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region: The Best Nature & Parks
Santiago is one of those metropolitan joys where the more you look, the more you find. Funky cafes and dance clubs dot Bellavista, Forest Park art collections range from pre-Columbian to contemporary, and architecture runs the gamut from the 16th-century San Francisco Church to mirrored office towers. Shop with the locals at Mall Panora¡mico and give your palate meals to remember with hearty Chilean fare.
Restaurants in Santiago
1. Cerro Provincia
2. Cerro San Cristobal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18,381 reviews
This 860 meter hill in the center of Santiago features a zoo and wine museum at the midway point and a gondola ride to the top, where a Virgin Mary statue overlooks the city.
Reviewed By GoGo2SlowGo - Denton, United States
It has several attractions in its 1784 acres. Central Park is only 842 acres by comparison. Some of its most important attractions are: the sanctuary and balcony of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception; The National Zoo of Chile, where you can get dazzled with the different species of animals; the historic funicular railway and the recently inaugurated cable way. From the top of the park you can enjoy a panoramic view of Santiago and the Andes Mountain Range, also there are two swimming pools, plazas and games for children.
3. Cerro Santa Lucia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19,554 reviews
The climb up this natural 230 foot hill offers a worthy reward: breathtaking panoramic views of the city.
Reviewed By Finewinery2019
We had the benefit of a very good personal guide who provided in depth knowledge of the beautiful park. This made our visit much more interesting.
4. Parque Bicentenario de Cerrillos
5. Parque Forestal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,439 reviews
Perfect for strolling or biking, this park has a huge playground and is close to all of the main attractions in Santiago.
Reviewed By hawkes2an - Cranbrook, United Kingdom
Stretching from Plaza Baquedano (also known as Plaza Italia) all the way to the historic building Estancia Mapocho, near the Puente Cal y Cante metro station, this urban park in downtown Santiago is a tranquil place (even though Santiago's traffic is not that far away) with lots of winding paths providing endless options for walkers, joggers and cyclists. Its stretches of grass provide table-cloths for picnicking families. One of the distinctive landmarks in the park is the Fuente Alemana (German Fountain). This elaborate work of art is a good example of the sculptures and metalwork found throughout the park.
6. El Colorado
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,617 reviews
7. Andes Mountains
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
Measuring 4,500 miles from north to south, the Andes Mountain range is one of the largest in the world.
Reviewed By viviennenkeitha - Hanmer Springs, New Zealand
We were fortunate to see this famous Andes mountain range from the air Absolutely fabulous with the snow capped peaks It seems to go on for miles We went in November and you can see how amazing it was for us
8. Parque Metropolitano de Santiago - Parquemet
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,454 reviews
Reviewed By colinhD3399JP - Leicester, United Kingdom
This park is 100 years old and is a super place to spend time if you wish to escape the bustle of downtown Santiago. It’s much busier at the weekend than during the week. The funicular is a fun way to the top where you have fabulous views over the whole of Santiago. There are cafes and shops at the top, serving the local drink of barley & dried peaches. It’s really popular and super sweet. You can then either take the bubble car or funicular down or walk down. It’s a lovely walk out the back of the park down the designated path. Again, great views and you pass a lovely open air swimming pool and the fabulous Japanese Gardens. You could go to the bottom in the bubble car and it’s then a simple walk to the metro passing a super modern shopping mall on the way – great to dive into for their aircon and a drink if it’s a hot day! There is also a zipwire and climbing area at the bottom of the bubble car. And if you need some exercise - power walk up!
9. Parque por la Paz Villa Grimaldi
10. Parque Bicentenario
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,291 reviews
Reviewed By deborahk3 - Maidstone, United Kingdom
A visit to the modern Parque Bicentenario is well worth it for a leisurely stroll or bike ride. It is located in the heart of the Vitacura community, bordering the south side of the Mapocho river. It is rather a large park but carries a relaxing atmosphere for both locals and tourists alike. There is a large man made lagoon, with beautiful views of the water and city skyline & on a clear day the majestic Andes can be seen in the distance. The Lagoon, is also home to numerous black necked swans as well as other unusual fowl and fish. Children and adults alike, can be seen feeding the birds at all times. A lovely park to visit if you have time.
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