Santa Lucía Hill
Viewpoint · Historic Santiago Center, Santiago

Santa Lucía Hill

Photo: Dario Alpern · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Santa Lucía Hill rises in the middle of the historic center. It holds gardens, a small castle structure and a museum. Visitors walk the paths for city views and the statue of the Virgin at the top.

On day 1 of Santiago & the Andes

Good to know

Tickets
Entry is free.
Time needed
1 to 2 hours
Best time
Morning for fewer crowds and clearer air
Getting there
Metro Santa Lucía station on Line 1, then a short walk uphill

Itineraries with Santa Lucía Hill

Day 1 of Santiago & the Andes

The civic centre

How Santa Lucía Hill fits into a day.
  1. 9:30Plaza de Armas, SantiagoCentro
  2. 10:00Metropolitan Cathedral of SantiagoCentro
  3. 11:00Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian ArtCentro
  4. 13:00Mercado Central de SantiagoCentro
  5. 15:00La Moneda PalaceCentro
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Santa Lucía Hill questions

How long does it take to climb Santa Lucía Hill?

The main paths reach the top in 10 to 15 minutes. Most visitors spend about an hour exploring the grounds.

Is Santa Lucía Hill open every day?

The park generally opens daily, closing earlier in winter than in summer. Check before an evening visit.

Can you see the Andes from Santa Lucía Hill?

On clear days the Andes appear on the eastern horizon. Winter months after rain give the best visibility.

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