Timeline
09:00
Museo Astronómico Observatorio Manuel Foster
Visit the Manuel Foster Observatory. Arriving at opening time lets you explore the historic 1903 astronomical instruments in peace before the day-trippers arrive.
09:45
Walk down into Parque Metropolitano. This vast urban park offers wide paths and gardens. It is one of the world's largest urban parks and provides a green escape from the city below.
10:30
Eat a churrasco italiano sandwich. This is one of the most famous sandwich places in the city. The sandwiches are prepared in front of you, so you can watch the process.
11:30
Parque Metropolitano de Santiago
Stroll through the park’s walking paths and viewpoints. You can see the Metropolitan zoo and enjoy the skyline views from this city landmark.
Local tip
The observatory and park open early. Starting at 09:00 helps you avoid the midday heat and the largest crowds.
Check before you go
- Fuente Alemana is open Mo-Sa 10:00-22:00.
Worth knowing
- Fuente Alemana is open at 10:30 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Santiago (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).