Cantalao: El Litre–Guayacán

A 1.5 km loop at the foot of Cerro La Cruz, through sclerophyll forest, to the Plaza del Quillay, a resting spot. It has views of Santiago and the Cerro La Cruz valley. Low intensity, 80 m of elevation gain and shade the whole way: recommended for kids, families and older adults. It takes 30 minutes to an hour.

The park preserves old military powder magazines. There are dry composting toilets by the park office.

The park opens daily from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm; last trail entry at noon. 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.

There's also a 206-metre zipline with views of Santiago: it starts at 10:00 am, lasts about 2 hours (two rides) and costs CLP 11,500 per person, with a ticket bought in advance.

Parque Natural Cantalao, Las Palmas 385, Peñalolén. From Av. Álvaro Casanova and Las Palmas, go up Las Palmas to the end of the street, where the Club de Campo Militar gate is (the park entrance). By public transport: buses D02 and D18 to Álvaro Casanova and Las Palmas, then walk up Las Palmas to the military guard post.

📍 Parque Natural Cantalao, Las Palmas 385, Peñalolén

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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