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Free tour

Cerro San Cristóbal: view of the city from above

Duration: 2h and 30min
Languages: English, Spanish
Registered on August 10, 2023

Hi, I'm Melissa. I am passionate about nature and knowing the most remote and hidden places (even in my city). I love going for a walk, sharing with new people, and making this activity an unforgettable experience.

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    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

This free tour aims to visualize the city of Santiago from above and from this angle understand how the city has been constituted since its beginnings, and the landscape transformations that have been part of its history. We will also learn about the importance of Cerro San Cristóbal and its transformation as the largest urban park in Chile and the 4th largest in the world.

This space is ideal to learn more about the Chilean flora and fauna and the cultural events that are celebrated from this point where you can see the Andes mountain range in all its splendor.

It is also a favorable space to “leave the city without leaving the city” and walk along trails surrounded by nature.

During the guided tour we will make the following stops/visits:

  • Santiago Metropolitan Park (Pionono Avenue entrance, Bellavista-meeting point),
  • Cable car
  • Summit Square
  • Virgin of the Assumption Trail (summit)
  • Spider House
  • Summit Casino
  • Manuel Foster Observatory
  • Tupahue pool + tupahue mural
  • Victoria Tower
  • Mountain Range Viewpoint
  • Gabriela Mistral Square
  • Mapulemu Garden
  • Oasis-Teleferico Station (access to the park through Pedro de Valdivia


Considerations/Recommendations:
- Reserve at least one day before
- A minimum of two people is required to take the tour
- It is a 2:30 hr walk
- Bring cash in local currency or card to pay for the ticket to go up the hill by Funicular!
- Bring water for the trip.
- Hat and/or sunscreen are essential
- Come prepared to have fun and walk surrounded by nature!

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Pío Nono 440, Recoleta, Providencia, ...
    Pío Nono 440, Recoleta, Providencia, Región Metropolitana, Chile
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    Meeting point: corner of Avenida Pionono and Constitución, on the sidewalk in front of the park. I'm wearing my ID badge.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Parquemet Parque Metropolitano de Santiago - Pío Nono
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Santuario del Cerro San Cristóbal - Cerro San Cristóbal San Cristóbal
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Spider House
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Summit Casino
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Manuel Foster Observatory - Manuel Foster
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Tupahue Pool - Pío Nono
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Torreon Victoria - Camino Claudio Gay
  • 8
    Outside visit
    Mountain Range Viewpoint
  • 9
    Outside visit
    Gabriela Mistral Square
  • 10
    Outside visit
    Mapulemu Garden - Claudio Gay Path
  • 11
    Outside visit
    Metropolitan Park Cable Car

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

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4.6
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4.8
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4.8
Quality
4.6
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Boris 19 Feb 2024
Bonita Springs

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Travelled in group - Feb 2024
Amalia is very friendly and enthusiastic. During our tour we made a lot of nice stops to see the Santiago from above. She told us many interesting things but sometimes when answering the questions it appeared that she needs to broaden her knowledge above the general factual information which she knows well. She is a very nice person and we believe that the more tours she conducts the better she’ll become.
Adriana 14 Jan 2024
Montevideo

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Travelled in couple - Jan 2024
Adorable y preparada guía. Un encanto de persona, muy cálida. Altamente recomendable. Aprendimos mucho y pasamos precioso.
Silvia 23 Oct 2023
Bucaramanga

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Travelled alone - Oct 2023
Amalia es una grandiosa persona. Te recibe con una hermosa calidez y conoce con gran detalle la historia de Santiago, los lugares, recomendaciones. Realmente pase un rato muy feliz bajo su guía, y no dudó en súper recomendarla, no se arrepentirán!
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour requires the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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