Cerro de Chena: A Majestic Mountain Escape

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car, start from downtown Santiago. Head south on Av. Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins (also known as La Alameda) until you reach the junction with Ruta 5 (Panamericana). Take the exit towards Ruta 5 Sur. Continue on Ruta 5 Sur for about 20 km. Take the exit towards San Bernardo (Ruta 70). Follow the signs to San Bernardo and merge onto Av. Colón. Continue on Av. Colón until you reach the intersection with Av. Santa Rosa. Turn right onto Av. Santa Rosa and continue straight. After approximately 4 km, you will see signs for Cerro de Chena. Follow the signs up the winding road to the parking area near the base of the hill. Note: Parking may incur a small fee depending on the time of year and local regulations.

• Public Transportation

  To reach Cerro de Chena using public transportation, start by taking the Metro Line 1 (Red Line) to the Los Dominicos station. From there, exit the station and find the bus stop for the Transantiago buses. Look for bus number 502, which goes towards San Bernardo. Ride the bus until you reach San Bernardo Terminal. Once at the terminal, transfer to a local bus that goes to Cerro de Chena; these buses are often marked with their destination. The ride may take about 20-30 minutes depending on traffic. After you get off, follow the signs leading to the entry point of the hiking trails. Keep in mind that there might be a small fee for the bus fare, which is usually around 800 CLP (Chilean Pesos).