Parque Arauco
On one of the few days when the smog lets up in Santiago one of the best places to see the beauty of the city is in Parque Arauco. The park is located in the posh neighborhood of Las Condes and offers up a large open green space right in the middle of the city. In addition to all of the greenery you can see the snowcapped Andes from two directions. One of the best ways to experience the park is to walk through the large rose gardens and take a seat on one of the many benches in the gardens. Cool breezes and many shade trees make finding a spot to sit a relax easy to find. There is also lots of flat open grassy areas for picnics and for kicking a soccer ball around. One of the best features of the park is the fact that you can get away from the noise of the city and after being in Santiago for any amount of time you will enjoy the quiet spaces in the city. With the fragrant smells of the rose gardens, the views of the Andes, and the quietness of the park there are not many better places in Santiago to spend a lazy afternoon. So enjoy your trip to the park and be ready for a nice relaxing time.