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Santiago's Cerro San Cristóbal, the Virgin's Hill Overlooking the City

Cerro San Cristóbal, the heart of Santiago Metropolitan Park, is the city's premier viewpoint, with a statue of the Virgin dedicated in 1908 standing atop the 880m hill. Visitors can ascend via the funicular or cable car (teleférico), both opened in 1925, and also explore various park facilities such as a zoo and an observatory.