Santiago, capital of mountains, adventure and nature, invites you to enjoy unparalleled experiences and services, where the city blends perfectly with outdoor life. Climb to the top of our hills, go rafting down the Maipo River, enjoy hiking through native forests or dive into hot springs in the middle of the mountains. Santiago surprises you in every corner!
The heart of the Metropolitan Park of Santiago (Parque MET), it is the great green lung of the capital and an unmissable classic. Take a cable car or funicular up, an unforgettable experience in the heights of the capital, walk along its paths and cool off in the Tupahue or Antilén pools. At the summit, the iconic Virgin of the Immaculate Conception offers one of the best panoramic views of Santiago, with access from Bellavista and Pedro de Valdivia.
In the heart of Santiago, the Santiago Metropolitan Park is the fourth largest urban park in the world and the capital's great green lung. It offers privileged views of the city, the traditional National Zoo, gardens, picnic areas and swimming pools. It can be visited by cable car or on the historic Funicular de Santiago, and has access for people with reduced mobility, making it a natural must-see in the city.
Historic island hill of Santiago and one of the most recognisable icons of the capital. Its terraced gardens and viewpoints make it one of the most visited parks by national and foreign tourists. Among its landmarks is the mural “Homage to Gabriela Mistral”, a work by the artist Fernando Daza Osorio, integrated into the landscape and the cultural heritage of the place.
It has more than 160 species of plants and around 146 species of fauna, protecting part of the sclerophyllous forest ecosystem. It is an ideal natural area for scientific research and environmental education, which is why it receives guided visits from schools and educational institutions. The La Montaña craft brewery is also located in the area, which allows visitors to enjoy a gastronomic leisure space in this environment.
This park has established itself as one of the main recreational spaces in the capital and a must for an outdoor getaway. Its large green areas, lagoon, trails and picnic areas make it the ideal place for families and friends. It also stands out for its wetland, which protects the native flora and fauna and offers a privileged environment for birdwatching, integrating conservation, sport and relaxation in a natural and accessible environment.
A natural refuge that combines rivers, streams and native forests. This space is ideal for activities such as hiking, picnics and bird watching. Its beauty and tranquility make it a perfect place to enjoy nature and promote environmental conservation in the Metropolitan Region.
In the heart of the Cajón del Maipo, the Cascada de las Ánimas Sanctuary is a private park and Nature Sanctuary open to the public, ideal for experiencing the mountain range all year round. On the banks of the Maipo River, it offers cabins, a restaurant and adventure tourism such as canopy, horseback riding and trekking, as well as a mountain fauna refuge that protects species such as the puma. Nature, conservation and adrenaline in one place.
Located in the Cordillera de la Costa mountain range, on the south-eastern border of La Campana National Park, this hill stands out for its ancient Santiago oak forests, its rich biodiversity and its historical value. From the locality of Caleu, the starting point of the excursions, it offers unique landscapes that in autumn are tinged with intense colours, which is why it was declared a Nature Sanctuary.
Espacio especialmente diseñado para el juego y aprendizaje de los más pequeños. Con 3,8 hectáreas de áreas verdes, ofrece una experiencia lúdica y segura en contacto con la naturaleza. Entre sus principales atractivos destacan casas en los árboles, columpios para niños menores de tres años, juegos musicales, un bosque de esferas de agua y una gran cascada con 40 toboganes, todo rodeado de un entorno natural que invita al esparcimiento familiar.
Gran pulmón verde de Santiago, ideal para disfrutar en familia, ya sea en actividades culturales y turísticas, jornadas deportivas o celebraciones de la tradición chilena. Cuenta con una laguna con botes, áreas de picnic y quinchos, ciclovías y juegos infantiles, convirtiéndose en un espacio perfecto para el descanso y la recreación al aire libre.
Extenso parque urbano de 74 hectáreas que combina naturaleza y vida cultural en pleno corazón de la ciudad. Sus amplias áreas verdes, zonas de picnic, piscinas y skate park lo convierten en un espacio ideal para la recreación. A lo largo del año, también es sede de ferias, festivales y conciertos, destacando además por la presencia de palmas chilenas y árboles nativos que enriquecen su paisaje.
Ubicado a orillas del río Mapocho, es un amplio espacio urbano ideal para la recreación y el deporte. Inaugurado en 1991, ha contribuido a revitalizar el sector norte de la ciudad y conecta con el cercano Centro Cultural Estación Mapocho. El parque cuenta con anfiteatro, laguna artificial, juegos infantiles, canchas y el primer skatepark de Chile, consolidándose como un atractivo punto de encuentro al aire libre.
Acogedor espacio urbano que combina amplias áreas verdes con una gran variedad de árboles, ideal para el descanso y la vida al aire libre. Cuenta con juegos infantiles, fuentes de agua y espacios para la práctica deportiva, además de ser un punto activo de actividades culturales y recreativas para la comunidad.
Espacio recreativo de 13 hectáreas que invita a disfrutar al aire libre en un entorno familiar. En su centro destaca una laguna de 2,5 hectáreas, cuyas aguas tranquilas crean un atractivo espejo en movimiento rodeado de senderos, áreas verdes y coloridos paisajes. El parque ofrece también juegos de agua, ciclovías y un moderno anfiteatro al aire libre.
Espacio público de 50,6 hectáreas ubicado en los terrenos del antiguo Aeropuerto de Los Cerrillos. Ofrece áreas para la recreación, el deporte y actividades culturales, contribuyendo a la calidad de vida de la comunidad. Destaca por su diversidad de especies vegetales y su arbolado urbano, que acompaña senderos y ciclovías ideales para recorrer y disfrutar al aire libre.
Espacio urbano de 7 hectáreas que combina áreas verdes con una activa vida cultural. Su anfiteatro alberga distintas actividades a lo largo del año, y su skatepark es uno de los más concurridos de la capital consolidándolo como un punto de encuentro en Santiago. En su recorrido destaca además el Café Literario de Providencia, un lugar de arquitectura contemporánea que invita a disfrutar de la lectura en conexión con la naturaleza.
Ubicado junto al río Mapocho y el barrio financiero, es un espacio ideal para el relajo y el esparcimiento. Cuenta con dos lagunas, donde habitan cisnes de cuello negro, taguas, garzas y triles, ofreciendo un atractivo espectáculo natural. Además, el parque integra un espacio cultural con esculturas de destacados artistas nacionales, juegos infantiles y senderos con miradores para disfrutar al aire libre.
Histórico pulmón verde del Barrio Yungay, con cerca de 40 hectáreas. Fundado en 1842 y declarado Santuario de la Naturaleza, destaca por su diversidad vegetal y su valor patrimonial. Ofrece una variada propuesta cultural con museos, además de espacios recreativos como su laguna navegable, juegos de agua y áreas para disfrutar al aire libre.
Este museo al aire libre reúne más de 40 obras en madera, piedra, acero y hierro, creadas por destacados artistas chilenos como Marta Colvin, Federico Assler y Lucía Waisser. El parque invita a recorrer sus senderos y disfrutar de un entorno cultural al aire libre, complementado por una sala de exposiciones subterránea donde se desarrollan diversas actividades artísticas durante todo el año.
Ubicado al interior del Parque Metropolitano de Santiago, es un espacio de contemplación que invita a la calma y la conexión con la naturaleza, inspirado en las tradiciones del paisajismo asiático. En su recorrido destacan estanques, puentes, canales y caídas de agua, junto a faroles, rocas y una cuidada vegetación donde sobresalen flores de loto, azaleas, bambúes, arces japoneses y los icónicos sakura o cerezos en flor.
Uno de los paseos peatonales más icónicos del centro de la ciudad, ideal para recorrer entre naturaleza y cultura. Con cerca de 6.400 árboles, destaca su característica columna de plátanos orientales que se extiende desde Plaza Italia hasta el National Museum of Fine Arts. Este emblemático parque invita a santiaguinos y visitantes a disfrutar de un entorno al aire libre que combina historia, arquitectura y espacios verdes.
Refugio urbano que combina naturaleza y vida activa, con amplios prados, arboledas y lagunas artificiales que crean un entorno sereno, ideal para desconectarse en plena ciudad. Cuenta con senderos para caminar, trotar o andar en bicicleta, además de juegos infantiles, canchas deportivas, zonas de picnic y espacios para actividades culturales, ofreciendo múltiples opciones para disfrutar al aire libre.
Ritual Plaza, which values the mountain territory and provides a space for meditation and contemplation of the local flora and fauna. Here you can find a sculptural ensemble created by the artist Vicente Gajardo, which gives life to a semicircular platform on a stone pyramid made in the ancestral way by the pirquineros of Farellones.
El Santuario offers mountain experiences all year round. In winter, its snowy landscapes allow for ice climbing and snowshoeing routes; while in summer it offers trekking trails of different intensity and horseback rides among forests and mountain range marshes. Its natural viewpoints offer unforgettable postcards of the La Paloma Glacier and the historic German Refuge.
It is an open-air family and tourist meeting place located in the Puente Alto district. In this oasis in the southeast of the capital, there are a series of amusing panoramas surrounded by nature that include, among others: navigable lagoon, docks, wetlands, picnic area, children's playground, viewpoints, trails, educational farm, green areas and Creole gastronomy.
45 km from the capital of Chile, this park stands out for the protection of the biodiversity of the foothills of the central Andes. Let yourself be surprised by the chilla fox and, if you are lucky, by the majestic condor. Ideal for family trekking programmes, it has two hiking trails of between 1.2 and 1.7 km in length, which can be covered by tourists in between 40 minutes and 1.5 hours. The Clarillo River is the axis of this territory in which, in some stretches, the rocks form pools where you can bathe peacefully.
This place, located in the García Huidobro park, is a meeting point for local producers from the Pirque commune, where it is possible to find a variety of handmade artisan products. On some occasions there are folkloric shows, entrepreneurial exhibitions and children's activities.
With its turquoise waters and the Andes Mountains in the background, the impressive landscape of the El Yeso reservoir is the perfect place in the capital for locals and tourists visiting the destination to go trekking, mountain climbing, picnicking, birdwatching and take the best photographs to immortalise the adventure.
In the heart of the Andes Mountains is this impressive high mountain tourist destination, with majestic landscapes at an altitude of 2,400 metres that will leave you speechless. On the trek to the San Francisco glacier you will be able to see the El Morado lagoon and birds such as the giant hummingbird, the cometocino and the thrush. You will also be able to see the Andean sclerophyllous scrubland, white grass and foxtail, all under the watchful eye of the El Morado mountain, which dominates the landscape at an altitude of over 5,000 metres.
This route, in charge of the Ministry of National Assets, is located in one of the most spectacular places in the Andean mountain range of Santiago, connecting from Cajón del Maipo to Lo Barnechea through the high mountains. On the route it is possible to find lagoons, wetlands and glacier tongues, and enjoy the flight of the majestic condors gliding through the river canyon. To visit it, you must request entrance authorization and respect the entrance protocol.
This park located in the commune of San José de Maipo, is recently recognised as a place of conservation and protection of the glaciers of the city of Santiago, so it is closed to the general public. Special interest activities and scientific research in high mountain environments are carried out here.
This park offers a trail of just over 4.6 km, with an ascent of about 530 metres from the starting point. Along the way, you will enjoy spectacular natural viewpoints overlooking the Santiago Valley, a museum of native flora and waterfalls that will really compensate for the physical effort. With more than 2,400 hectares, this park receives thousands of tourists every month who seek to interact with nature through activities such as trekking and mountain biking.
Santiago is synonymous with diversity in tourism and this park is proof of that. Only 30 minutes from the centre of the capital, you will be able to enjoy the best that the Andes Mountain Range has to offer in trekking. It has 3 medium and high mountain trails, all of them properly signposted, and a variety of birds such as condors and caranchos. It also has dazzling landscapes and 4 viewpoints, and offers the possibility of reaching peaks of around 3,000 metres of altitude.
This complete and diverse park in the capital offers ideal programmes for tourists, their families and trail running enthusiasts. It has routes that go deep into a pre-mountain valley of the Andes, where you will find forests, hanging bridges, waterfalls and endemic species of flora and fauna. The infrastructure also offers the possibility of universal access to enjoy its attractions, which also has an environmental education centre, cafeteria, a Barefoot trail and a high altitude ropes centre.
Looking for adrenaline and relaxation in one place? Then this park in Santiago de Chile is for you and your family. Located at the foot of the Andes foothills, it has 170 hectares of green areas with an offer ranging from an educational farm for children to an adventure park with bungee, canopy and tobogganing services. It is located just minutes from the centre of the capital and tourists are recommended to access it by car.
Given the variety of trails offered to tourists, this park is ideal for nature lovers who are just starting out in trekking and also for those who are looking to enjoy mountain biking. This park stands out for its varied flora and fauna, as well as for the sclerophyllous forest, perfect for bird watching. It connects to the north with the Puente Ñilhue Natural Park and to the south with the Aguas de Ramón Natural Park.
Breathtaking nature, fresh air and adventure just a stone's throw from the city.
The proximity between the city and the mountains allows access to world-class ski resorts, perfect for those looking for sport, nature and winter entertainment.
Discover the universe and the stars without leaving the city of Santiago
An outstanding centre for scientific research and dissemination, headquarters of the Department of Astronomy of the University of Chile. Its facilities include modern telescopes and historic domes, where studies of the universe and educational activities invite children and adults to discover the secrets of the cosmos in an entertaining way.
Located in the foothills of Lo Barnechea, it offers guided observations of the night sky with specialised telescopes in a privileged natural environment. The site also offers guided tours and workshops throughout the year, promoting learning and love for astronomy among people of all ages.
An astronomical experience with two domes and eleven telescopes, including three solar telescopes that allow visitors to observe the sun even during the day. Through different tours guided by its creators, visitors can discover the universe and marvel at details of the sun, the moon, planets and thousands of stars in a journey full of science, stories and amazement.
Located in the Cajón del Maipo, it invites you to marvel at the starry sky in a natural mountain environment. This astronomical park has an observatory with multiple telescopes, a themed restaurant, educational trails and outdoor spaces, offering experiences and educational outings to learn about and enjoy the universe.
A tourist-educational project located in a mountain setting that offers ideal conditions of darkness for observing the sky. Through different tours and astronomical experiences, visitors can explore the stars with specialised telescopes, including a 12-inch reflector located on a platform with a roll-off roof, as well as participate in talks and exhibitions in its multi-purpose room.
Also known as the Usach Planetarium, it is an architectural icon of Santiago and a national reference in the dissemination of astronomical knowledge. The construction pays homage to the astronomical observatory of Chichén Itzá and one of its water mirrors emulates a Mayan cenote, where this ancestral people studied the universe and the stars through their reflection in these pools at night.
This observatory, located about 40 minutes from Santiago, offers different astronomical observation stations at an altitude of 2,700 metres. It also brings the secrets of the universe closer to its visitors through group activities, observation of the sun in its different phases and institutional activities.