The Cerro Santa Lucía or Santa Lucia hill offers a great place for an afternoon stroll when you want to take a break from touring the Santiago Central. It’s beautifully manicured gardens make it one of the best places to relax and go for lunch picnics, away from the busy and chaotic downtown city.

The park is vertical with staircases that take you in any direction you want. On your way up there are shaded areas and benches to pause, relax and view the downtown. There is also an elevator if you are not in the mood to climb the stairs. On top enjoy the tranquility and the panoramic view of the city.

Canons are shot off every weekday at noon. There are also very many statues hidden by the trees and flowers so pay attention. The Castillo Hidalgo is located on top of the hill and mostly used for ceremonies such as weddings, parties, graduation ceremonies and galas.

You can access Santa Lucia from the Santa Lucia metro stop. Exiting the metro from the east is its gates in your eyesight pass through to the park. You can also access the hill from the Bellas Artes metro station.

Fitness near Cerro Santa Lucía

Gyms in Santiago are many offering a wide range of programs and machines. They also have excellent membership for locals. When in town a search in the TrainAway App gives you suggestions on the best gyms near Cerro Santa Lucía for your training. Sportlife – Purísima is an excellent facility to check out. It has modern equipment and machines and their training programs are diverse to cater for the different needs of their clients. The TrainAway program also gives you the benefit of being able to buy a day pass.

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