Chile
15 Best Parks & Nature in Chile
If parks and natural escapes are your reason to travel, this is Chile sorted for you.
Ranked by traveler review volume across 287 tracked places in Chile. Updated monthly.
Santa Lucía Hill
Park & nature · SantiagoSanta Lucía Hill is a 69-meter-high hill in central Santiago, featuring a 65,300-square-meter park with ornate facades, stairways, and fountains.
Read our full guide →San Cristóbal Hill
Park & nature · SantiagoSan Cristóbal Hill is a prominent hill in northern Santiago, Chile, rising about 300 meters above the city.
Read our full guide →Zoologico Nacional de Chile
Park & nature · SantiagoThe Zoológico Nacional de Chile (National Zoo) is one of Santiago's most popular family attractions, set dramatically on the lower slopes of San Cristóbal Hill within the vast Parque Metropolitano…
Read our full guide →Destino Chile
Park & nature · SantiagoDestino Chile is a unique park and nature experience located in Santiago, Chile, offering visitors a chance to connect with the country's diverse landscapes and culinary traditions.
Read our full guide →Parque De Las Esculturas
Park & nature · SantiagoFree entryParque De Las Esculturas is a serene green space in the Providencia district of Santiago, Chile, situated along the banks of the Mapocho River.
Read our full guide →Plaza Nunoa
Park & nature · SantiagoFree entryPlaza Nunoa is a beloved urban park located in the heart of Santiago's Nunoa district.
Read our full guide →Ecochile Travel
Park & nature · SantiagoEcochile Travel is a tour operator specializing in nature and outdoor experiences in the Santiago region.
Read our full guide →Upscape
Park & nature · SantiagoFree entryUpscape is a distinctive park and nature venue in Santiago, Chile, that also ranks #47 among 263 food and drink spots in the city.
Read our full guide →Turismo Flecha Extrema
Park & nature · SantiagoTurismo Flecha Extrema is a specialized tour operator based in Santiago, Chile, that caters to adventure seekers and nature enthusiasts.
Read our full guide →Cerro Manquehue
Park & nature · SantiagoFree entryCerro Manquehue is a prominent hill in the Vitacura district of Santiago, Chile, popular among hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Read our full guide →Enjoy and Travels
Park & nature · SantiagoFree entryEnjoy and Travels is a park and nature attraction located in Santiago, Chile, providing a peaceful escape from the urban environment.
Read our full guide →Parque Bustamante
Park & nature · SantiagoFree entryParque Bustamante is a lively public park located in the Providencia district of Santiago, Chile, bordered by General J.
Read our full guide →Laguna Esmeralda
Park & nature · Los AngelesFree entryLaguna Esmeralda is a small, emerald-green lagoon nestled within a park in the city of Los Ángeles, in Chile's Biobío Region.
Read our full guide →Anclatourchile
Park & nature · SantiagoFree entryAnclatourchile is a tranquil park located in the Las Condes district of Santiago, Chile. It provides a refreshing natural retreat amidst the urban landscape, featuring well-maintained gardens, shaded pathways, and areas for relaxation.
Read our full guide →Cascada Expediciones
Park & nature · SantiagoCascada Expediciones is a well-regarded tour company based in the Las Condes neighborhood of Santiago.
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Good to know
What is the best-known of the parks and natural escapes in Chile?
Santa Lucía Hill in Santiago is the most reviewed, with 19,846 traveler reviews and a 4.3 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.
Which of Chile's parks and natural escapes is worth going out of your way for?
Ecochile Travel in Santiago rates highest at 5.0 out of 5 across 345 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.
Which city in Chile has the most parks and natural escapes?
Santiago, with 14 on this list, ahead of Los Angeles on 1. The list spans 2 cities in total, capped at three per city so one big city cannot crowd out the rest of the country.
Are any of these parks and natural escapes free to visit?
Yes, 8: Parque De Las Esculturas, Plaza Nunoa, Upscape and others. That is based on each place's own visiting information, not an assumption about the category.
How is this list of parks and natural escapes ranked?
By how many travelers reviewed each place, filtered to those rated well enough to be worth your time, drawn from 287 tracked places in Chile. No one pays to appear on it, and the order is refreshed monthly as new reviews land.
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