Timeline
18:55
Grab a churrasco italiano sandwich at Fuente Alemana. It is one of the city’s most famous sandwich spots, with the food prepared right in front of you.
19:40
Parque Metropolitano En Santiago, Zoloogico
Walk up to the viewing spot near the zoo. It is a short three minute walk from the anchor point. Use the funicular or cable car to reach the upper levels of the park efficiently.
20:25
Parque Metropolitano En Santiago, Zoloogico
Find a comfortable spot facing west. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a warm glow over the city and the Andes on a clear day.
21:40
Head down to Ciudad Vieja for a drink and a gourmet sandwich. This spot is open until 24:00 on weekdays, making it a perfect late evening stop.
Local tip
The park closes at 20:30, so plan your descent carefully if you are using the funicular or cable car. Bring a light jacket as it gets cool at the summit after sunset.
Check before you go
- Parque Metropolitano opens at 06:00 and closes at 20:30.
- Fuente Alemana is open Mo-Sa 10:00-22:00.
- Ciudad Vieja is open Mo 12:30-18:30; Tu 12:30-24:00; We 12:30-01:00; Th-Sa 12:30-01:30.
Worth knowing
- Fuente Alemana is open at 18:55 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
- Ciudad Vieja is open at 21:40 only on 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).