Santiago Attractions
Statue of the Virgin Mary © Cratón
Cerro San Cristóbal
Cerro San Cristóbal is a 2,752-foot (860m) hill jutting
out of the city and on a clear day affords magnificent views of the
surrounds and across to the Andes. The easiest way to the top is by
funicular, but there is also a teleférico (cable car), bus
or a path leading up from the bottom through the forested slopes.
There are many walkways and at the summit is the 70-foot (22m) high
statue of the Virgin Mary to mark where the Pope held a mass in
1987. There is also a small zoo, picnic sites and an outdoor
swimming pool. The cerro is situated within the Santiago's biggest
open space, Parque Metropolitano, and is a peaceful place, an
escape from the never-ending noise of traffic in the city
below.
Address: Calle Pedro de Valdivia or Calle Pio Nono;
Website: www.parquemetropolitano.cl;
Telephone: (0)2 730 1300;
Transport: Metro to Pedro de Valdivia or Baquedano;
Opening time: Park: Daily, 8.30am to 9pm. Funicular: Monday 1pm to 8.30pm; Tuesday to Friday 10am to 8.30pm; Saturday and 10am to 9pm.;
Admission: Ch$1,600 funicular round-trip
