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By Ellie Greenwell for ContactChile<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Santiago may seem like just another bustling, metropolitan city, filled with skyscrapers, traffic and busy streets. But when you explore a little more, you\u2019ll find that the city is full of little pockets of green \u2013 beautiful parks all over the city. When summer comes around and you\u2019re dying to embrace the sunshine, there\u2019s no need to leave Santiago to make the most of those long days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here you can find a few of the best parks to spend a lazy Saturday or Sunday afternoon people-watching, dog-watching, playing games, getting cultured or simply soaking in the sun! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parque In\u00e9s de Su\u00e1rez <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like dogs? Then listen up \u2013 because you\u2019re going to LOVE this park. Located just off the new metro line 6 at the stop with the same name, In\u00e9s de Su\u00e1rez<\/strong><\/a> is a sprawling green park that is super popular with dog-owners (and dog-lovers!) of Santiago<\/strong>. If you happen to know any canine friends here, take them along for a great day out and a play with other dogs of all shapes and sizes. If you\u2019re not lucky enough to own a dog here in Santiago, head down and enjoy a day of dog-watching. Bring some change to grab a juice or a home-made empanada from sellers who wander around the park, and stay until the sun starts to go down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Parque In\u00e9s de Su\u00e1rez – Photo: Plataforma Urbana<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Parque Bicentenario<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This incredible park, completed in 2011, spans over 300km2 and is one of the perfect places to escape the city madness, without even having to leave its borders. There are many micros<\/em> that can take you out to Parque Bicentenario<\/a><\/strong>, which is located out in Santiago\u2019s Vitacura<\/strong> neighbourhood \u2013 or about a 20 minute walk from metro Tobalaba.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Lined with beautiful jacaranda flowers and\nequipped with mini lakes, boardwalks and artsy sculptures, Bicentenario is the\nperfect backdrop for a peaceful Sunday picnic. There\u2019s no shortage of green\nareas, so pack up your picnic basket and grab a big group of friends and maybe a\nbat and ball for a sunny afternoon of fun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bonus tip: Why not grab a couple of Lime<\/a> scooters for the afternoon (download the app and find the scooters located all over Vitacura, Las Condes and La Reina neighborhoods), and whizz up and down the park to save your feet from aching? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Famous sculpture at Parque Bicentenario – Photo: Teodoro Fern\u00e1ndez DisenoArquitectura.cl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Parque Quinta Normal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking for a way to inject some culture into your day out? Why not check out Parque Quinta Normal<\/a><\/strong>. This historic park, founded all the way back in 1842, was the very first public park in Santiago<\/strong>, and continues to be a cultural and recreational landmark for the capital. If you\u2019re a nature nerd, check out the Museo Nacional de Historia Natural<\/em><\/a><\/strong> <\/em>(Natural History Museum), located inside the park, to learn up on your Chilean biology and geology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

An absolute must-visit is the nearby Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos<\/strong><\/a><\/em> (Human Rights Museum), one of the best museums in Santiago<\/strong>, covering the events of the military dictatorship \u2013 one of Chile\u2019s most significant and conflictive periods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019ve gotten your history fix, head over to the park\u2019s lagoon where you can rent pedal-boats and let off some steam. Either that, or grab an helado<\/em> from a passing ice-cream seller and sit back and watch the action. Quinta Norma<\/strong>l is a national treasure, and not a park to be missed by anyone living in Santiago<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n