Santiago de Chile

The parks beside the Mapocho give central Santiago a longer running corridor. Farther east, Bicentenario and Araucano offer shorter park circuits in Vitacura and Las Condes. These routes stay in the city’s lower parks; Cerro San Cristóbal is a separate, hillier outing.

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Parque Forestal · Parque de los Reyes

Lastarria, Bellas Artes & northern downtown

7.3 km Out & back

Parque Bicentenario de Vitacura

Vitacura

3.0 km Loop

Parque Araucano

Las Condes & Nueva Las Condes

1.8 km Loop

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Where to run in Santiago de Chile

Parque Forestal · Parque de los Reyes

A longer run linking central parkland with the broader lawns west of the historic center, following the Mapocho.

Approx. distance7.3 km

Underfoot

Park footpaths, gravel and connecting sidewalks

Start here

On the public park path north of Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes.

Follow Parque Forestal west past the museum district, use public sidewalks and crossings to reach Parque de los Reyes, then head back.

Getting there

Walk north from Bellas Artes metro station toward the museum and the public park paths.

Before you go

The parks do not form an uninterrupted traffic-free trail. Use pedestrian crossings at bridges and connecting roads, and respect event fencing.

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Parque Bicentenario de Vitacura

Open lawns, planted paths and ornamental lagoons give this park a different feel from the central river corridor.

Approx. distance3.0 km

Underfoot

Paved and compacted park paths

Start here

On the public paths at the south end of the park, near Avenida Bicentenario.

Circle the park on public paths past the lagoons and northern lawns, then return south.

Getting there

Take a bus to Vitacura and walk to a signed entrance on Avenida Bicentenario.

Before you go

Stay outside the lagoon enclosures and give waterbirds space. Fairs and exhibitions use parts of the park, so follow current access signs.

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Parque Araucano

A compact park circuit near the office and shopping district, with lawns, trees and sports areas rather than a long river stretch.

Approx. distance1.8 km

Underfoot

Paved and compacted park paths

Start here

At the public park paths by Avenida Presidente Riesco.

Follow the outer public paths around the park’s lawns, staying out of the sports courts and visitor attractions.

Getting there

Walk from Manquehue metro station along the sidewalks toward Avenida Presidente Riesco and the park.

Before you go

The park includes separate sports and leisure facilities. Stay on public paths, slow down near play areas and watch for posted gate notices and event diversions.

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More places to run

Cerro San Cristóbal

The hill in Parque Metropolitano adds substantial climbing and city views. Check pedestrian entrances and current park conditions before planning a hill run.

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Parque Quinta Normal

A separate park on the city’s west side, beside Quinta Normal metro, with trees and public paths around the museum district. Check gate times, and note that museum admission areas are separate from the public park.

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Sources & route notes

Researched using the official visitor and park sources below; not checked on foot. Maps and GPX files use the same saved OpenStreetMap pedestrian paths. Distances are approximate. Check local notices for access, gate hours and diversions.

Researched October 17, 2026