San Cristobal Hill
Quick Facts
- Location
- Chile, Santiago
- Category
- Theme Park
- Duration
- Half day
- Opening Hours
- Daily 06:00-20:30 · These are the park (Parque Metropolitano) opening hours; the cable car, funicular, zoo and pools inside the park have separate opening hours and require separate tickets; on weekends and public holidays cyclists cannot ride up from the Tupahue sector after 13:30
- Ticket Price
- Free Admission: free · Park entrance is free; cable car, funicular, zoo and pools inside the park require separate payment
- Address
- Chile, Santiago, Metropolitan Park, Cerro San Cristobal
- Coordinates
- -33.4157, -70.6050
Introduction
Cerro San Cristobal is among Santiago's highest hills, about 880 m, in the Metropolitan Park - a great viewpoint over Santiago. Ride the historic funicular or cable car up; the summit has a 14 m white Immaculate Conception statue overlooking the city. On clear, haze-free days the Andes snow peaks form a backdrop. The hill also has a botanical garden, pool and zoo. A must-see viewpoint.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 06:00-20:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 06:00-20:30 |
| Wednesday | 06:00-20:30 |
| Thursday | 06:00-20:30 |
| Friday | 06:00-20:30 |
| Saturday | 06:00-20:30 |
| Sunday | 06:00-20:30 |
These are the park (Parque Metropolitano) opening hours; the cable car, funicular, zoo and pools inside the park have separate opening hours and require separate tickets; on weekends and public holidays cyclists cannot ride up from the Tupahue sector after 13:30
Ticket Information
| Free Admission | free |
|---|
Park entrance is free; cable car, funicular, zoo and pools inside the park require separate payment
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of San Cristobal Hill?
Friday: 06:00-20:30; Monday: 06:00-20:30; Sunday: 06:00-20:30; Tuesday: 06:00-20:30; Saturday: 06:00-20:30; Thursday: 06:00-20:30; Wednesday: 06:00-20:30; These are the park (Parque Metropolitano) opening hours; the cable car, funicular, zoo and pools inside the park have separate opening hours and require separate tickets; on weekends and public holidays cyclists cannot ride up from the Tupahue sector after 13:30
How much is the admission for San Cristobal Hill?
Free Admission: free; Park entrance is free; cable car, funicular, zoo and pools inside the park require separate payment
Any practical tips for visiting San Cristobal Hill?
Go on a clear, low-haze day for the clearest Andes backdrop. The white Virgin statue and city panorama are the signature view.
How long should I spend at San Cristobal Hill?
A typical visit takes Half day.
