Cerro San Cristobal

The Cerro San Cristobal

The Santiago audio-guided tour takes you to the foot of the famous Cerro San Cristobal. Eight hundred and sixty metres high, this picturesque hill and its park offer spectacular views over the city and the Andes mountain range.

The green lung of Santiago

The hill is the main element of the Parque Metropolitano, the largest park of Santiago. One finds there numerous paths, botanical gardens, playgrounds, swimming pools, the great national zoo of Chile and, at the summit, a statue of the Virgin twenty-two metres high, visible from all sides and become a symbol of the city. At its feet, a small chapel has hosted a service celebrated by Pope John Paul II.

What there is to see

From the summit, the view embraces the whole city and the Andes mountain range. One can climb the hill on foot or take the funicular, which leads to the observation point of the Terraza Bellavista. Between nature, panoramas and a place of contemplation at the foot of the Virgin, the Cerro San Cristobal is one of the favourite getaways of inhabitants as of visitors.

Practical information

The Cerro San Cristobal is part of the Parque Metropolitano, to the north of the Bellavista district, in Santiago. Access to the hill and the park is free; the funicular, the swimming pools, the zoo and access by vehicle are charged. The ascent on foot is not on the level; it is advisable to bring water and good shoes.

What is the height of the Cerro San Cristobal?

Eight hundred and sixty metres; it is the main element of the Parque Metropolitano, the largest park of Santiago.

How to go up to the summit of the Cerro San Cristobal?

On foot by the paths or by funicular, which leads to the observation point of the Terraza Bellavista, near the statue of the Virgin.