The Cerro Santa Lucia, Santiago is a hill in the center of the city of Santiago which has been a focal point where many tourists come to view the entire city from its heights.
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Cerro Santa Lucía




The Cerro Santa Lucia, Santiago is in the center of the city of Santiago. The Cerro Santa Lucia, Santiago is essentially a hill which has a number of tourist attractions such as a beautiful castle and a craftsmanship center in the hilly region. The Cerro Santa Lucia, Santiago has a well developed system of transportation so that the visitor can easily access it from every part of Chile. Besides wide arrangements for accommodation has also highlighted the attraction of the Cerro Santa Lucia, Santiago.

The Santiago tours take you to the magnificent entrance of the Cerro Santa Lucia in Santiago. It was one of the first places where the Pedro de Valdia founded the city in 1554. The interesting pattern of a Spanish checkerboard layout has been incorporated into the plan of the city when he constructed it and this is still evident in the downtown area in Santiago. The tourist can also find an information center about the spot from one of the offices which is established here. Enjoy a great view of the city especially after a rainy day from one of the higher regions of the hill.


The Cerro Santa Lucia, Santiago is located in the Alamada Street beside the national library of Santiago. The tourists can take the subway and then come to the Santa Lucia station. Since it has been a major highlight of the city of Santiago, it has been illuminated and renovated in the recent years. There is a labyrinth of stairs in the Santa Lucia castle where from each flight of stairs you will get a different view. Owing to security reasons it is recommended to visit the place during day.

The hill also contains a fountain on the Cerro Santa Lucia where coins are thrown in for the “make a wish” foundation. Facts about Santiago also inform about the artisan work in small kiosks. The Cerro Santa Lucia hill has an altitude of 629 meters while its height is 69 meters. The whole place has excellent arrangements for hiking including the park. The museum located in this place highlights the artifacts which are the indigenous productions of the Chile people.

Tourist Attractions in Santiago

Barrio Bellavista
Biblioteca Nacional
Casa Lo Matta
Casa Manso de Velasco
Catedral de Santiago
Cementerio General
Cerro San Cristobal
Cerro Santa Lucia
Club de Jazz
Club Hipico de Santiago
Edificio Club de la Union
Edificio del Correo Central
Estación Mapocho
Ex Congreso Nacional
Forestal Park
Iglesia de Santo Domingo
Iglesia Santa Ana y su plazuela
La Chascona
Municipalidad de Santiago
Museo de San Francisco
Museo Histrico Nacional
O'Higgins Park
Palacio de La Moneda
Parque Metropolitano
Parque Quinta Normal
Paseo Ahumada
Paseo Peatonal Londres
Plaza de Armas
Plaza de La Constitución
Plaza Mulato Gil de Castro
Posada del Corregidor
Pueblito de Los Dominicos
Rafting rio Maipo con Cascada Expediciones
Santa Lucía Hill






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