Viewpoints and Peaks in Santiago
Santiago’s landscape is defined by its "island hills" and the towering Andes. This collection includes central landmarks like Santa Lucía Hill, the site of the city's 1541 foundation, and San Cristóbal Hill, which rises 300 meters above the urban valley. On the city's edge, Cerro Renca and Cerro 18 offer perspectives from the north and east, while the 5,434-meter Cerro El Plomo represents the highest peak visible from the capital and a significant historical Inca ceremonial site.
A Santa Lucia Hill
Santa Lucía Hill, also known in Mapuche as Huelén Hill, is a small hill in the centre of Santiago, Chile.
B San Cristóbal Hill
San Cristóbal Hill is a hill in northern Santiago, Chile. It rises 850 m AMSL and about 300 m above the rest of Santiago; the peak is the…
C Cerro El Plomo
Cerro El Plomo is a mountain in the Andes near Santiago, Chile. With an elevation of 5,434 m, it is the largest peak visible from Santiago…
D Cerro Renca
Cerro Renca is a hill straddling the border between Quilicura to the north and Renca to the south, in the city of Santiago, Chile.
Cerro 18
Located in the Lo Barnechea district, this hill features a pedestrian promenade, an inclined elevator, and a large statue of the Virgin Mary. The summit offers panoramic views of the eastern Santiago skyline and the adjacent Andes foothills.
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