Chicureo has positioned itself as a quiet area that mixes endless panoramas close to nature, not only for its residents, but also for those looking to spend an entertaining weekend with the family.
Here is a list of the parks you can visit in the area:
Chamisero Park
Location:
Av. Chamisero 18.800, Colina – RM
Schedule:
– Monday closed
– Tuesday to Friday: 07:00 to 10:00 hrs. – Members only
– 16.00 to 21.00 hrs. – General Public
– Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: 08:00 to 21:00 hrs. – General Public
It has an extension of 845 hectares, of which 14.7 km are destined for trekking trails and 8 km of bicycle circuits. In the lower area of the park, there is a pumptrack, children’s tracks, barbecue areas, plateau lines and a climbing boulder.
Quilapilún
Location:
Km 34 Los Libertadores Highway, Colina – RM
Schedule:
– Monday closed
– Tuesday to Friday: 09:30 to 17:30 hrs.
– Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: 09:30 to 19:30 hrs.
It is a botanical park near Chicureo where you can find up to 30 thousand species of trees and native plants, as well as picnic areas. It has playgrounds, an amphitheater, green areas, tree areas and a flower garden.
Las Canteras Square
The Plaza de las Canteras is a very familiar space, where you can go for a walk and take the children to play. It also has an exercise area.
Piedra Roja Lagoon
Piedra Roja Lagoon is an ideal place to enjoy weekends with the family, since it has a variety of restaurants, stores, games and a beautiful view of the artificial lagoon where the little ones can have fun.
María José Bastías
Contributing Journalist Educa Jugando