Quinta Normal Park

Quinta Normal Park is an urban park in the city of Santiago, Chile. The park is in a commune, or district of the same name, Quinta Normal. The park is bounded by Matucana Avenue to the east, Portales Avenue to the south and Santo Domingo Street to the north. It is home to several museums, including the Chilean National Museum of Natural History. Near the park is the Museum of Memory and Human Rights. The park is also near a public library.

The park can be accessed by the Santiago Metro via the metro station that bears its name.

The park was founded in 1841 for greenhouses to cultivate foreign plant species. The park is 35.5 hectares (88 acres). The park is home to a railroad museum. The park is a place for children with a new water feature that children can play in and paddle boats. At the back of the park there are standing grills that anyone can use, to have a barbecue. In 1875 it was the site of the Chilean International Exhibition.

Across the street from the north side of the park lies the Sanctuary of Lourdes, which includes a Lourdes grotto.

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I Yoo
7 April 2018
This was an absolute stunner of a park. Quiet, and nice to walk around in relative peace, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Eduardo Rodrigues
14 July 2016
Large and beautiful to look at, 3 museums and a metro station on it. Well located
Angeln9ner
4 January 2015
Bike and jog down the center
Carlos Muñoz
11 April 2016
Loved it ❤️
Cleber Fregatto
18 October 2018
Lindo parque rodeado de museus. Há um lago com pedalinhos e a vista para os Andes é especial. Muito verde, vale a visita junto aos museus.
Alejandra L.
18 October 2015
Sin duda alguna este parque es uno de los mejores en Santiago. Es perfecto para salir a pasear un ratito, descansar o hacer un picnic. Es muy extenso, con grandes árboles y un ambiente grato. ????
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