Sky Costanera
Sky Costanera / Gran Torre Santiago
The 300-meter tallest building in Latin America, with a 360-degree observation deck on floors 61 and 62; on clear days you can see the entire Andes range and the city.
Gran Torre Santiago stands 300 meters tall with 64 floors. When it was completed in 2013, it was the tallest building in Latin America. It is part of the Costanera Center complex, whose lower levels house one of South America's largest shopping centers. The Sky observation deck is on floors 61 and 62, with 360-degree floor-to-ceiling glass. Looking east, you can see the main Andes range and El Plomo peak; looking west, you see the city and San Cristóbal Hill. On clear days, visibility can exceed 50 km. Adult tickets cost about 18,000 pesos (roughly 130 yuan). Online booking is time-slotted, and sunset slots cost more and should be booked in advance. Combo packages with fast-track entry and drinks are priced separately. It's best to enter between 17:00 and 18:30 (depending on the season's sunset time) and stay about an hour to see the sunset and the city lights. Getting there: Tobalaba station on Metro Line 1 is a 5-minute walk. Providencia has many restaurants nearby, so plan dinner there. Note: smog, especially in winter, can greatly reduce visibility. The official website shows visibility conditions, so check the sky before buying tickets on the day. Tripods are not allowed on the deck.
Opening hours
10:00–22:00 (last entry 21:00)
Nearby sights
- Cerro San Cristóbal
- Parque Bicentenario (Vitacura)
- La Chascona (Pablo Neruda's House)
- Barrio Bellavista
- Barrio Italia
- Barrio Lastarria
- National Museum of Fine Arts
- Santiago General Cemetery