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Parque de Las Esculturas

City Park - Parque de Las Esculturas-Santiago-Chile

Parque de Las Esculturas Santiago is a city with no shortage of interesting museums.  However, it’s also a city with no shortage of beautiful weather.  Even if you’re intrigued by the artistic and historical museum offerings, it can seem like a shame to spend a sunny day indoors.  A perfect solution to this conundrum is …

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Posted bySantiagoChile.comSeptember 8, 2015August 29, 2016Posted inParks

Plaza Brasil

Plaza Brasil - Santiago Chile

Plaza Brasil is a colorful square and community hub in the Western part of Central Santiago. Founded officially as a plaza (an official square) by the Municipality of Santiago over a century ago, it has seen a resurgence and new life in the past two decades. It represents the heart of Barrio Brasil, a widely accessible …

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Posted bySantiagoChile.comOctober 8, 2014August 29, 2016Posted inParks

Parque O’Higgins

Parque O´Higgins Santiago Chile

Parque O’Higgins is one of the largest and most centrally located parks in Santiago. Two Metro Stations on Line Two serve it directly: Parque O’Higgins on the northern side, and Rondizzoni on the Southern side. It is also easily accessible by bus and taxi, and by bicycle and on foot as well. This park is …

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Posted bySantiagoChile.comOctober 7, 2014August 29, 2016Posted inParks

Parque Araucano

Parque Araucano Bridge

Sometimes confused with its almost namesake Mall Parque Arauco the only thing these two destinations hold in common is their location, being literally just a few steps away from each other, in the affluent neighbourhood of Las Condes. In spite of the official address being Presidente Riesco sreet, the main entrance, or Porton A, is …

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Posted byAbigail DantesSeptember 8, 2014August 29, 2016Posted inParks

Parque Padre Hurtado

Parque Padre Hurtado

Parque Padre Hurtado straddles the comunas of La Reina and Las Condes and is one of the most popular attractions in Eastern Santiago. The enormous park has plenty of grassy space for games, paths through lovely wooded areas for running, playgrounds, and well-equipped picnic areas. It is also the site of several large annual events. …

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Posted bySantiagoChile.comSeptember 8, 2014August 29, 2016Posted inParks

Parque Quinta Normal

Parque Quinta Normal is an 88-acre park and favorite attraction for local Chilean families. It provides a unique and at times nostalgic source of entertainment for children, and several museums as well. Located in central Santiago, it is most easily accessed by the metro station of the same name. Several buses pass frequently, and it …

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Posted bySantiagoChile.comMay 13, 2014August 29, 2016Posted inParks

Parque Forestal

Parque Forestal is a large, narrow park dotted with numerous must-see locations in downtown Santiago. It borders the Mapocho River from Plaza Baquedano, also known as Plaza Italia, all the way to Estación Mapocho, a historical building and cultural center near the Puente Cal y Canto metro station. Mercado Central, La Vega, and the Bellas …

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Posted bySantiagoChile.comMay 13, 2014August 29, 2016Posted inParks

Parque Bicentenario

Parque Bicentenario

For fans of parks, a trip to Parque Bicentenario is a great way to spend a morning or afternoon. Having only been inaugurated in 2007, this modern park is located in the heart of the Vitacura community, bordering the south side of the Mapocho river. It is best reached by bus or taxi, as it …

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Posted bySantiagoChile.comMay 13, 2014August 29, 2016Posted inParks
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