experience the locals esp. on the weekend. Fun on the funicular. Ride up to a beautiful perspective of Santiago. see the Andes.
CarmichaelVentura
So glad there was a funicular to get here, because I got a really good idea of the side and .scople of Santiago as a city, which as a tourist one doesn't always get. I must say I was appalled st the cookie cutter subdivisions being constructed between the airport and town.
JGM805
Go to the base of cerro San Cristobal and take the Funicular to the top. You will have almost a 300° view of Santiago from different places at the esplanade. You can taste a bowl of mote con huesillos (cooked peaches (old and dried) in a nice sugary juice (not too sweet) with cooked wheat.
Granules2013
We only went here for a few hours and took the funicular to the top. Great views up there, gives you an idea of how big Santiago is and puts the location into perspective. We didn't bother with the zoo and were only there for a short period of time. But still worth the look.
travelover007
We walked from Providencia all the way up to the top (you can also get there by elevator) and it was well worth it! Great views of the city and fun trails leading up the summit. You also get a taste of local life as it was packed with locals running, cycling and having picnic with their family. If you are looking for an enjoyable outdoor activity while in Santiago, highly recommend visiting this park.