Nine important skateboard spots in Santiago, Chile (2024)
1. Parque de los Reyes
Parque de los Reyes is a popular skateboarding location in Santiago that offers an impressive skatepark. The park is situated close to the Mapocho River and offers a variety of obstacles such as stairs, rails, and ledges. The skatepark is designed to cater to all levels of skaters, from beginners to professionals.2. Skatepark de la Reina
Located in the eastern part of Santiago, Skatepark de la Reina is a modern facility with a vast area for street skating. The park features obstacles such as stairs, rails, ledges, and a bowl. The park is open to skaters of all levels, and there are several sections that cater to different styles of skating.
3. Parque Bustamante
Parque Bustamante is a public park located in the central part of Santiago that offers an excellent street skating location. The park features numerous ledges, rails, and gaps, making it a perfect place for skaters who love to do tricks. The park is also surrounded by several cafes and restaurants, making it an ideal spot to hang out with friends after a session.
4. Plaza de Armas
Plaza de Armas is the main square in Santiago, and it's a popular spot for tourists and locals alike. The square features beautiful architecture and a spacious area for street skating. Skaters can perform tricks on the stairs, ledges, and gaps in the plaza while enjoying the historical atmosphere of the place.
5. Bicentennial Park
Bicentennial Park is a large park in Santiago that features several trails, picnic areas, and playgrounds. The park also has a well-designed skatepark that offers a variety of obstacles, including a bowl and a street section. Skaters can enjoy the park's serene atmosphere while having fun with their friends.
6. Parque Mahuida
Parque Mahuida is a large park located in the foothills of the Andes Mountains. The park features a skatepark with a bowl, ramps, and several street obstacles. The location offers a beautiful view of the city and is a perfect spot for skaters who love to skate in a natural setting.
7. Parque Ines de Suarez
Parque Ines de Suarez is a public park located in Providencia, Santiago. The park offers a spacious area for street skating and features several ledges, stairs, and gaps. Skaters can enjoy the park's beautiful scenery while practicing their tricks.
8. Cerro San Cristobal
Cerro San Cristobal is a popular tourist attraction in Santiago that offers stunning panoramic views of the city. The hill also features several walking trails and a road that leads to the top of the hill. Skaters can enjoy skating down the hill while enjoying the beautiful views of the city.
9. Paseo Bulnes
Paseo Bulnes is a pedestrian promenade located in the central part of Santiago. The promenade offers a spacious area for street skating and features several obstacles, including ledges and rails. Skaters can enjoy skating in the heart of the city while experiencing the hustle and bustle of Santiago.
Skateboarding is tribal and most locals are welcoming, but if you're new to a spot, or just passing through, have respect for the locals. Listen. Be smart. Have fun.
A human being
Art can change the world – and everybody is an artist. Those who scribble stickmen. Those who paint chapel ceilings. Those who tattoo biceps. Those who are careful with pigment on canvas. Those who create fantasy characters. Those who paint pet portraits. Those who yarn bomb. Those who write poems on crappy old cardboard.
My art lives on the bottom of skateboard decks. It's designed for you to destroy. For you, the rider, my art may come second to the deck’s ability to perform – and that’s awesome. To me, art comes first. Always.
It’s how I think. It’s who I am. It’s what I am.
A machine
This article has been created with the help of artificial intelligence platforms ChatGPT and Bard. If there are inaccuracies or there are opportunities for improvement, please let me know.
BellyRash