Cerro Santa Lucia

Yesterday I went to the central campus of my university to get my ID card. Since it was a beautiful day I decided to walk around, and I realized that the Cerro Santa Lucia was just one metro station away. Basically, it is a giant hill with all these pathways and stairs that wind up to the top and a spectacular view of the city.

Base of the cerro.

The second tier.

It takes about 15-30 minutes to climb, depending on how often you decide to stop and take pictures and explore side pathways. :) There is this huge fountain at the first plaza that was super impressive and all throughout the cerro people have written and carved their names into a lot of the trees and rocks, which actually looks pretty cool.

Fountain on the first plaza.

Names carved and written on a tree.

I was worried that it would be really exhausting climbing this huge hill, but it was not that bad and there was plenty to see. Plus, the view from the top was worth the climb. You could see pretty far out into the city, and if it weren't for the smog, you could probably see even further.

On the right is the main entrance building to
the central campus of my university, you
can kind of see the jesus/god statue on top.

A view of the National Library from above!

This is a view from maybe 3/4 of the way to the top,
I'm trying to show all the levels of the hill.

Me and a view of the park.

All in all it was time well spent and I look forward to climbing the Cerro San Cristobal which is supposed to be bigger and better! :)