Recreation
The city's main parks
San Cristóbal Hill (Cerro San Cristóbal), which includes the Santiago Metropolitan Park Zoo
O'Higgins Park (Parque O'Higgins)
Forestal Park (Parque Forestal), park located at the city centre alongside Mapocho river
Cerro Santa Lucía
Modern ski resorts within an hour's drive east from the city include:
Some of the country's most important winegrowing areas lie in the nearby Maipo and Aconcagua Valleys. Several vineyards are located in this area:
Cultural places to visit include:
Museo de Bellas Artes
Barrio Bellavista, cultural and bohemian neighborhood
Central Station, railway station designed by Gustave Eiffel
Víctor Jara Stadium
Ex National Congress
Plaza de Armas, downtown square
Palacio de La Moneda, government palace