Parque Observatorio Cerro Calán
Cerro Calán has been envisioned as an intercommunal park since the early urban development of Las Condes. Originally part of the Hacienda Apoquindo, the area was primarily farmland until the 1950s, when it was divided for urbanization. Known historically as 'Qala' or 'Colón,' meaning "completely bare" in Quechua, the hill was designated for green spaces and later transferred to the University of Chile for the establishment of its National Astronomical Observatory (OAN). Despite early intentions to create a public park, administrative and financial challenges delayed its development. In 2019, a new agreement between the University of Chile and the Municipality of Las Condes initiated the opening of 45 hectares of Cerro Calán for recreational, educational, and environmental purposes. Visitors can also explore the university's astronomical observatory on the hill. For group visits, complete the entrance form: Entrance Forms.
- Address
- Camino El Observatorio 1515, Las Condes
- Getting there
- Take a bus from the Line 1 station 'Los Dominicos'
- Hours
- Open now · closes 8 pm
Weekly hours
Mon 7:30 am–8 pm Tue 7:30 am–8 pm Wed 7:30 am–8 pm Thu 7:30 am–8 pm Fri 7:30 am–8 pm Sat 7:30 am–8 pm Sun 7:30 am–8 pm - Price
- 5000CLP$
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Updated 28 Sept 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.