- Address: Recoleta, Metropolitan Region, Chile;
- Mountains: Andes;
- Height: 860 m.
One of the most famous sights of Santiago , the capital of Chile , is Mount San Cristobal. It is a popular tourist destination of the city. The mountain is known for its observation deck on the top, a park with attractions and various entertainments.
Mount San Cristobal - description
The height of the mountain is 860 m, at the very top is the statue of the Virgin Mary, the height of the statue is 36 m. It stands with arms outstretched over the city and a gaze directed to the sky. This is not surprising, because the Holy Virgin is the patroness of Santiago . A separate adventure for tourists is climbing a mountain. The simplest and probably the least interesting way is to travel by car straight to the top to the viewing platform. But the most interesting and exciting way to climb is the funicular or teleferic. The teleferic is a ski lift, which is used at ski resorts, funicular - closed lift cabins for 4 people. The view that opens when lifting is difficult to describe in words. It is a mountainous landscape and a view of the sleeping areas of Santiago de Chile. Already approaching the mountain, the trailer runs through a dense thicket of trees that have been turned into a park.
What to see for tourists?
Climbing the mountain of San Cristobal, you can see various attractions and find a lot of entertainment:
- During the summer, outdoor swimming pools with recreational areas are located in the San Cristobal Park. Tourists who stayed in Santiago, certainly visit one of the pools. Here, sun loungers are rented and there is a café with drinks and snacks.
- The zoo of the city of Santiago, which is considered one of the largest in Latin America, is located on Mount San Cristobal. It has rare species of animals and birds that can be found in the south of Chile in the mysterious area of Patagonia .
- At the feet of the snow-white statue of the Virgin Mary is an observation deck, and just below the public park Metropolitano - the most popular place for walking in Santiago. Here you can listen to music, play board games or do yoga and Pilates with instructors for free.
- On one of the slopes of Mount San Cristobal are broken free places for campsites. Here come those who prefer to rest in the bosom of nature in tents or trailers. The seats are designed for parking cars, equipped with an area for spending the night and barbecue, there are tables, chairs, benches. In a small distance are shops with the most necessary for a picnic. The fire safety of the park is strictly monitored by special services.
- Climbing the mountain, you can rest on the road, stopping at the numerous cafes and restaurants. They will please their visitors with national Chilean dishes, as well as European cuisine, fast food and barbecue. Real gourmets and lovers of good drinks can visit the wine museum, which is located in the park of Mount San Cristobal. The museum offers not only an interesting and extensive exposition, but also conducts tastings.
- Not far from the funicular stops there are shops with souvenirs, brochures about Chile , maps of the most popular places in the country.
How do I get to San Cristobal?
You can get to the mountain San Cristobal by car, by cable car or by walking on its gentle slope. There will be entertainment for couples in love, as well as for families with children, and photographers can make wonderful shots.