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Sunset

Golden Hour at Villa Grimaldi

A quiet walk through history ending with the sun dipping below the western horizon.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 19:24

    Daisuki

    Pick up a sushi roll or drink at Daisuki. The restaurant opens at 12:30, so you have plenty of time to grab a bite before heading west.

  2. 19:54

    Parque por la Paz Villa Grimaldi

    Walk west from Plaza Las Dichas to Parque por la Paz Villa Grimaldi. This 56-minute stroll takes you through the neighborhood toward the memorial park. Arrive with an hour to spare to absorb the atmosphere of the former detention center.

  3. 20:54

    Rotonda Grecia

    Head to Rotonda Grecia, located west-southwest of the anchor. At sunset on January 15, the sun sets toward the WSW, aligning perfectly with this spot. Watch the golden light fade as the day ends.

Local tip

The walk from the sushi shop to the park is about 56 minutes. Ensure you leave with enough time to reach the viewing spot before the sun goes down.

Check before you go

  • Daisuki is open from 12:30 to 0:30.
  • Sunset on January 15 is at 20:54 local time.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Santiago (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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