Parque por la Paz Villa Grimaldi, Santiago de Chile
Facts and practical information
Villa Grimaldi is considered the most important of DINA’s many complexes that were used for the interrogation and torture of political prisoners during the governance of Augusto Pinochet. It is located at Avenida José Arrieta 8200 in Peñalolén, on the outskirts of Santiago, and was in operation from mid-1974 to mid-1978. About 4,500 detainees were brought to Villa Grimaldi during this time, at least 240 of whom "disappeared" or were killed by DINA. It was also the location of the headquarters of the Metropolitan Intelligence Brigade. The head of Villa Grimaldi during the Pinochet dictatorship, Marcelo Moren Brito, was later convicted of crimes against humanity and sentenced to more than 300 years in prison. ()
José Arrieta 8200Santiago Oriente (Peñalolén)Santiago de Chile
Parque por la Paz Villa Grimaldi – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos, Estadio Monumental David Arellano, Parque Arauco, Mall Vivo Panorámico.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Parque por la Paz Villa Grimaldi open?
- Monday 10 am - 6 pm
- Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
- Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
- Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
- Friday 10 am - 6 pm
- Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
- Sunday 10 am - 6 pm
How to get to Parque por la Paz Villa Grimaldi by public transport?
Bus
- Pasaje 7 / Diputada Laura Rodríguez • Lines: 517 (3 min walk)
- Calle 1 / Diputada Laura Rodríguez • Lines: 517 (5 min walk)
Metro
- Fernando Castillo Velasco • Lines: 3 (31 min walk)