Cerro Santa Lucía is a hill encountered in Santiago, the capital of Chile. Santa Lucia Hill (Cerro Santa Lucia) has an altitude of 630 m and a surface around  65.300 square meters. Its first name was Huelén, given by the previous inhabitants and it has been dating since 13 December 1541,  the day in which Pedro de Valvidia conquered the hill. This year was also called the year of the conquest.

Today The Santa Lucia Hill has several squares,statues, fountains,monuments, paths and a small church, things that travellers could visit in a small journey into the history of this place.
The Santa Lucia Hill gives you some amazing and interesting views towards the center of the Santiago city. There are many ways to find parts of the city’s beauty.

In the North area of the Santa Lucia Hill there is an incredible old fortress that today has become a castle, the Hidalgo Castle.

Many decorative objects that can enhance the beauty of the hill are situated exactly in the center of it:  spanish shield sculpted in stone, the gate of the main access and many others that you will see once you get there.

It is not a waste of money or time because the entrance is free and it is also a good way to spend your time. Good luck in your mini-holiday.

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