City: Santiago Metropolitan Region
Top Things to do in Santiago Metropolitan Region
Top Hotels in Santiago Metropolitan Region
- 1. Crowne Plaza Santiago, an IHG Hotel
- 2. Ladera Boutique Hotel
- 3. Le Reve Hotel Boutique
- 4. Sheraton Santiago Hotel and Convention Center
- 5. Regal Pacific Hotel
- 6. La Quinta by Wyndham Santiago Aeropuerto
- 7. Holiday Inn Santiago - Airport Terminal, an IHG Hotel
- 8. Solace Hotel Santiago
- 9. Hostal Providencia
- 10. Icon Hotel
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Things to do in Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile: The Best Nature & Parks
Santiago Metropolitan Region (Spanish: Región Metropolitana de Santiago) is one of Chile's 15 first-order administrative divisions. It is the country's only landlocked administrative region and contains the nation's capital, Santiago. Most commercial and administrative centers are located in the region, including Chile's main international airport, Arturo Merino Benítez.
Restaurants in Santiago Metropolitan Region
1. El Durazno Bike Park
2. Cerro San Cristobal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18,381 reviews
This 860 meter hill in the center of Santiago features a zoo and wine museum at the midway point and a gondola ride to the top, where a Virgin Mary statue overlooks the city.
Reviewed By GoGo2SlowGo - Denton, United States
It has several attractions in its 1784 acres. Central Park is only 842 acres by comparison. Some of its most important attractions are: the sanctuary and balcony of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception; The National Zoo of Chile, where you can get dazzled with the different species of animals; the historic funicular railway and the recently inaugurated cable way. From the top of the park you can enjoy a panoramic view of Santiago and the Andes Mountain Range, also there are two swimming pools, plazas and games for children.
3. Cerro Santa Lucia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19,554 reviews
The climb up this natural 230 foot hill offers a worthy reward: breathtaking panoramic views of the city.
Reviewed By Finewinery2019
We had the benefit of a very good personal guide who provided in depth knowledge of the beautiful park. This made our visit much more interesting.
4. Parque Forestal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,439 reviews
Perfect for strolling or biking, this park has a huge playground and is close to all of the main attractions in Santiago.
Reviewed By hawkes2an - Cranbrook, United Kingdom
Stretching from Plaza Baquedano (also known as Plaza Italia) all the way to the historic building Estancia Mapocho, near the Puente Cal y Cante metro station, this urban park in downtown Santiago is a tranquil place (even though Santiago's traffic is not that far away) with lots of winding paths providing endless options for walkers, joggers and cyclists. Its stretches of grass provide table-cloths for picnicking families. One of the distinctive landmarks in the park is the Fuente Alemana (German Fountain). This elaborate work of art is a good example of the sculptures and metalwork found throughout the park.
5. El Colorado
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,617 reviews
6. Parque Metropolitano de Santiago - Parquemet
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,454 reviews
Reviewed By colinhD3399JP - Leicester, United Kingdom
This park is 100 years old and is a super place to spend time if you wish to escape the bustle of downtown Santiago. It’s much busier at the weekend than during the week. The funicular is a fun way to the top where you have fabulous views over the whole of Santiago. There are cafes and shops at the top, serving the local drink of barley & dried peaches. It’s really popular and super sweet. You can then either take the bubble car or funicular down or walk down. It’s a lovely walk out the back of the park down the designated path. Again, great views and you pass a lovely open air swimming pool and the fabulous Japanese Gardens. You could go to the bottom in the bubble car and it’s then a simple walk to the metro passing a super modern shopping mall on the way – great to dive into for their aircon and a drink if it’s a hot day! There is also a zipwire and climbing area at the bottom of the bubble car. And if you need some exercise - power walk up!
7. San Francisco Glacier
8. Valle Nevado - Ski Resort Chile
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,198 reviews
Valle Nevado is South America's premier ski resort, offering access to the largest amount of terrain and the most modern lift system on the continent. The Valle Nevado complex provides a complete experience, including boutique shops, three hotels, private apartments, six restaurants, a full-service spa and fitness center, cinema, library, bars and lounges, a pub with live music, a kids entertainment center and a state-of-the-art events venue, all set to the breathtaking backdrop of the magnificent Andes. Located just 90 minutes from Santiago, Valle Nevado offers 2,200 acres of varied terrain, and 17 lifts including the country's only gondola. Due to the resort's orientation and altitude at 9,924 feet, Valle Nevado on average receives the most snow of Central Valley resorts, with a seasonal average of 300+ inches. Short lift lines and few people on the slopes provides days of powder skiing after a storm. The resort has a terrain park, plenty of side and backcountry terrain, and guests spending 7 nights at the resort receive 2 interconnect tickets to neighboring resorts, opening a staggering 7,000 acres of terrain. The adventurous can book heli-skiing directly at the resort, a truly spectacular experience with vertical drops of up to 5,000 feet in one run. The 2017 season runs from June 23 to September 22. Join the resort for the 2nd Annual Chile Wine Festival from Aug. 18 - 24.
Reviewed By Thakelo - Santiago, Chile
There's this company called "Phenix" that has special offers for groups of a minimum of 13 (at least during the weekends) where for 51.000 you get transport, a ticket for the day, equipment rental, lunch and ski/snowboard lessons (different levels). It's supposed to be for people under 24 but I've added some people around 27 to the groups in the past without a problem. On weekdays you get cheaper packages because you get to include less things. Anyway, in my opinion this is the best ski centre in Santiago if you're looking into not-so-crowded slopes and like to go fast. There is the fastest chairlift in South America (called Andes Express) which leads you to the mountain top in 5 minutes.
9. Monumento Natural El Morado
10. Parque Bicentenario
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,291 reviews
Reviewed By deborahk3 - Maidstone, United Kingdom
A visit to the modern Parque Bicentenario is well worth it for a leisurely stroll or bike ride. It is located in the heart of the Vitacura community, bordering the south side of the Mapocho river. It is rather a large park but carries a relaxing atmosphere for both locals and tourists alike. There is a large man made lagoon, with beautiful views of the water and city skyline & on a clear day the majestic Andes can be seen in the distance. The Lagoon, is also home to numerous black necked swans as well as other unusual fowl and fish. Children and adults alike, can be seen feeding the birds at all times. A lovely park to visit if you have time.
