Alto Las Vizcachas

A 9 km return trail that enters a small valley of sclerophyll forest and climbs steeply to the summit of Cerro Alto Las Vizcachas, at 1,852 m. At the top there are benches and one of the best views of Santiago, with Cerro Provincia, Cerro Tambor and Cerro San Ramón. Moderate-to-high intensity, 825 m of elevation gain; about 5 hours. Ideal if you want steep climbing over a short distance.

There's no water on the route, only at the park office. Last trail entry at 10:00 am. The park opens daily from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Park entry (online payment): CLP 3,450 adults; CLP 2,300 seniors over 60 and children 2 to 14. No camping, smoking or fires; no pets, drones or inadequate footwear. A noise- and drone-free area.

Parque Natural La Plaza Sur, Av. La Plaza 2500, Las Condes. By public transport: from Escuela Militar Metro (Line 1), bus C02 (stop PC5869) to General Blanche and Av. La Plaza (stop PC635); from there, about a 10-minute walk south along Av. La Plaza to the park office, where you register with the ranger.

📍 Parque Natural La Plaza Sur, Av. La Plaza 2500, Las Condes

Before you go, check the park status (at the top of this page): the Asociación Parque Cordillera publishes it on its website.

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