Parque San Borja, Santiago de Chile

#152 among attractions in Santiago de Chile

Park, Relax in park, Church, Playground

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Parque San Borja (address: Calle Carabinieros de Chile / Parque San Borja) is a place located in Santiago de Chile (Santiago Metropolitan region) and belongs to the category of park, relax in park, church.

It is situated at an altitude of 1929 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 33°26'26"S latitude and 70°38'15"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Parque San Borja is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Universidad Católica (metro, 4 min walk), Parada 5 / Plaza Italia (bus, 6 min walk), Estación Zoológico Nacional (train, 21 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Museo Violeta Parra (museum, 4 min walk), Centro Cultural Gabriela Mistral (art gallery, 5 min walk), Museo Nacional Benjamin Vicuña Mackenna (museum, 6 min walk).

Elevation: 1929 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 33°26'26"S, 70°38'15"W

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Calle Carabinieros de Chile / Parque San BorjaSantiago Centro (San Francisco)Santiago de Chile 8320000 Chile

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Parque San Borja – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cerro Santa Lucia, Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, San Francisco Church, Santiago Museum of Contemporary Art.

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Which popular attractions are close to Parque San Borja?

Nearby attractions include Museo Violeta Parra, Santiago de Chile (4 min walk), Centro Cultural Gabriela Mistral, Santiago de Chile (5 min walk), Museo Nacional Benjamin Vicuña Mackenna, Santiago de Chile (6 min walk), Cine UC, Santiago de Chile (6 min walk).

How to get to Parque San Borja by public transport?

The nearest stations to Parque San Borja:

Metro

Universidad Católica • Lines: 1 (4 min walk)
Baquedano • Lines: 1, 5 (8 min walk)

Bus

Parada 5 / Plaza Italia • Lines: 517 (6 min walk)
Parada 1 / Plaza Italia • Lines: 517 (8 min walk)

Train

Estación Zoológico Nacional (21 min walk)
Estación Cumbre (26 min walk)