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Peñalolén

Santiago Metropolitan, Chile · South America

About Peñalolén

Peñalolén is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Villa Presidente Frei, 10km from San Cristóbal Hill, Santiago.

Peñalolén is a city located in Santiago Metropolitan, Chile. With a population of 241,599, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Peñalolén sits in Chile, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Santiago time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Peñalolén to your route.

About Peñalolén

Peñalolén (Mapudungun "fraternal meeting place") is a Chilean commune in Santiago Province, Santiago Metropolitan Region. It was founded on 15 November 1984. It is one of the most segregated areas of Santiago with Pre-Cordillera areas such as Las Pircas, Casablanca, and Penalolen Alto having a large upper-middle to

Read more high income population similar to Las Condes or Vitacura. While the lower areas are more working-class.

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Where is Peñalolén located?

Peñalolén is located in Santiago Metropolitan, Chile, South America. The coordinates are -33.4684 latitude, -70.5341 longitude.

What is the population of Peñalolén?

Peñalolén has a population of approximately 241,599 people, making it a city in Chile.

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Quick Information

Population
241,599
Continent
South America
Country
Chile
Region
Santiago Metropolitan
Timezone
America/Santiago
Coordinates
-33.4684, -70.5341

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Chile

Police
133
Ambulance
131
Fire
132
Driving side
right
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South AmericaChileSantiago MetropolitanCity

Worth the detour from Peñalolén

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

San Cristóbal Hill, Santiago

A metropolitan park hill with a funicular to the summit offering panoramic views of Santiago and the snow-capped Andes behind it.

10 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Fantasilandia

Chile's most popular amusement park in Santiago's Parque O'Higgins with rides for all ages.

12 km · about 20 min drive

historic highway

Ruta 5 (Chilean Pan-American Highway)

Chile's 3,364-kilometre north-south trunk road from Arica to Quellón, the spine of most long-distance drives.

13 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near Peñalolén

  • Right hereSan Cristóbal Hill, SantiagoA metropolitan park hill with a funicular to the summit offering panoramic views of Santiago and the snow-capped Andes behind it.
  • Right hereRuta 5 (Chilean Pan-American Highway)Chile's 3,364-kilometre north-south trunk road from Arica to Quellón, the spine of most long-distance drives.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Peñalolén.

Villa Presidente Frei

🇨🇱 Chile

4 km awayPop. 15,000

Ñuñoa

🇨🇱 Chile

5 km awayPop. 255,823

Providencia

🇨🇱 Chile

8 km away

Santiago

🇨🇱 Chile

11 km awayPop. 4,837,295

La Pintana

🇨🇱 Chile

16 km awayPop. 201,178

Puente Alto

🇨🇱 Chile

16 km awayPop. 568,106

Renca

🇨🇱 Chile

18 km awayPop. 147,151

Lo Prado

🇨🇱 Chile

18 km awayPop. 104,316

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