Parque Metropolitano, Santiago is one of the famous parks in Santiago. The tourist destination of Santiago is Chile’s capital. It is one of the major tourist destinations in Chile. The city was founded on February 12, 1541 by the Spanish Conquistador Pedro de Valdivia. It is known by the name Santiago de Chile in Spanish. Parque Metropolitano, Santiago is also one of the visited tourist attractions in Santiago.
Parque Metropolitano, Santiago is also commonly known as Cerro San Cristobal. This park in Santiago is spread over 730-hectares. It features a recreation area with walking trails, picnic grounds, restaurants, a botanical garden, swimming pools, a zoo, and children's playing areas. Parque Metropolitano, Santiago is divided into two sectors - Cumbre and Tupahue. The forestation of Parque Metropolitano, Santiago began in 1921. It was converted into a public area in 1926 by Mayor Alberto Mackenna.
Both these parts of Parque Metropolitano in Santiago can be accessed by car, funicular, cable car or foot. Getting to this park is easy as you can take a 1925 funicular to a look out point. You can get this funicular at the end of Calle Pío Nono at Plaza Caupolican. It is open from afternoon or evening on Mondays and on other days it is open from morning till evening.
The lookout point at the Parque Metropolitano, Santiago is overlooked by the 72 feet statue of the Virgen de la Immaculada Concepción. This funicular stops at a various points like Jardín Zoológico and others. At this zoo you can see 200 species of reptiles, mammals, and birds, including native pumas, condors and guanacos.
Just below the statue you will find the teleférico or cable car. This cable car connects the two sections of Parque Metropolitano, Santiago. This cable car operates on Monday from the afternoon till evening and on other days from morning till evenings. Parque Metropolitano, Santiago is open from morning to evening everyday.
Tupahue is a Mapuche name meaning ‘place of God’. At Tupahue hill of Parque Metropolitano, Santiago you will find the Piscina Antilén and Piscina Tupahue. These are pools which are excellent for spending the hot summers. This park includes the hills of Chacarillas, Gemelos, San Cristóbal and Pirámide.
You can relax anytime in this pristine park while taking the Santiago tours.
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