There are many things that can be seen inside this hill. Entry is free, but the guards ask you where you are from, with respect to citizenship.
This is a balcony made of bricks that is located near the back entrance: we entered the hill from the north, which is the smaller and less grand entrance. The grand entrance with the fountain of Neptune is on the south, something that I will see later on exit.
Another feature inside is the Castillo Hidalgo: I think it is an old mansion that is now used as a private office. I remember seeing signs saying something about the Chilean observatory, but I am not sure.
One can see good views of the Chilean skyline here. You can see that the mountains are right there, as Santiago rests on a valley in between the Andes. I believe that once you cross these mountains, then you'll end up in Argentina.
The hill is peppered with various statues: this is one I stumbled upon.
There is also a fort-like structure in the middle of the hill: people can climb that and see awesome views of the city as well.
There's also pieces of artwork that are inspired by the local indigenous culture.
I found this little statue underneath a tree, reading. I found it quite interesting and intriguing.
Finally, the gate of Neptune. This is actually the main entrance, facing the main avenue. I loved the yellow color of this structure, and I saw plenty of people taking photos of them in front of it.
So that was my visit to Cerro Santa Lucía. For my next update in this series, watch out for another Santiago landmark!
