Metropolitan Park of Santiago — Attraction in Vitacura

This is the largest urban park in South America. Reminds me of Rouge National Park in Toronto. Park has the Santiago Zoo, Japanese Garden commemorating the peace and friendship between the nations of Chile and Japan. The garden isn't overtly large but does capture the classic essence that one would associate with Japan and its culture. The park also has several hiking routes of which I completed 16KM of on foot. This allowed me to get a real tangible feel of the park and its lore. The flora and fauna is absolutely beautiful and is wonderfully complimented by the back drop of Santiago and even further the Andes foothills. One highlight for me was climbing to the summit of El Carbon l, while not a large peak it is still a 4km climb to the summit and will challenge those who aren't overtly active/inshape lol. Don't let thag deter there are many points at which one can rest and take in the scenery that surrounds them. Another highlight was seeing the football field get smaller and smaller as i climbed to the summit. I should have taken more pictures of it but I was quite enthralled by the views and fauna so I took some of both bot maybe not enough to fully sell this to those who haven't visited. I'll post what I did take though and hopefully that will inspire others to visit the park. I'd advise going in the morning to beat the...

The Santiago Metropolitan Park, also known as Parquemet, is widely regarded as one of the most impressive and largest urban parks in Latin America, offering stunning views and a variety of attractions. It is situated in Santiago, Chile, covering an expansive area that includes six hills, with Cerro San Cristóbal being the most popular one. I would like to highlight its beauty, well-maintained facilities, and the impressive panoramic views of Santiago and the surrounding Andes Mountains. The park offers a great nature escape within the city, providing outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and sightseeing , and features numerous attractions such as a zoo, Japanese Garden, and the Sanctuary of the Immaculate Conception. Visitors constantly remark on the park's size, beauty, and the variety of attractions that make it a must-visit destination in Santiago. I recommend arriving early, especially on weekends, for maximum enjoyment and to avoid crowds. Staying close to the cable car stations is advised due to the extensive size of the park, and bringing water and snacks is essential since amenities...

Recently repaired cable car bringing visitors to the top of the hill. Nice quiet ride with interesting view of Santiago division with the residential side on one side on the mountain and the populous and industrial side on the other one. The place is very popular with bicycle riders who can either climb the hill (looks hard to me!) Or place their bike on the cable car and ride down (a lot more appealing to me!). Nice family atmosphere with many food stall selling a typical local drink, cotton candy and the likes. I was impressed by a clever way to attract people to throw their trash in the right container!! The container is held by a bright red sculpture of a nude torso. How unexpected in deeply Catholic Chile!! But clearly more efficient then the usual reminders. Good place for a quiet day outside. I might also add that the spontaneous discipline of Chileans to respect lines is unmatched in Latin America. One could easily believe the...