Parque Forestal Attractions & Landmarks

Main Park of the City
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Entre Pío Nono, Avenida José María Caro, Avenida Independencia, Avenida Ismael Valdés Vergara
Centro
Santiago,
Región Metropolitana, Chile

Transport Options
Train Available : Bellas Artes

Overview

The grounds of this park were obtained by the canalization of the Mapocho River in 1891. In 1900 the administrator Enrique Cousiño began the construction of the Forestal Park with his fellow countryman Jorge Dubois. Many monuments, sculptures, and species of trees are found here. It is a must on Sundays for the people of Santiago, who come here for their weekly stroll. It is especially pretty in autumn and a blessing on hot summer days. It is an oasis in the middle of the concrete jungle and noise of the large city.

Open Hours

    • Monday to Sunday from 08:00 AM to 07:00 PM

      We can't wait to go back!by Yahoo | 2007-05-15 13:08:55 |

      Every Thing!!!! I loved it. it was so cool. you should go and see it. you could spot so many animals. If you go there you should get a guide to so you around.

      Hip place to be atby Yahoo | 2005-12-31 19:33:01 |

      I love Parque Forestal. after living in New York for a few years, this is just a perfect spot with a little taste of that laid back free attitude you can find around Christofer street. Great coffee places get busy every evening, there's also good restaurants for all pockets, museums, and of course the park! lovely scenery and beautiful trees, for a quiet stroll at dusk and earlier. Not recommended to go alone to the park at night like in every other park I guess.