Place to visit
Manuel Foster Observatory, Chile: what it is and when to go
Manuel Foster Observatory is a national monument of Chile (Santiago). Interests: History and Museums and art. The best time to visit is October to April. In December there are 14 h 12 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 48. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Chile: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- National monument of Chile · History, Museums and art
- Where
- Chile · Manuel Foster, Recoleta
- Best time
- October to April.
- Nearest airport
- SCL Santiago, 15 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Sa-Su 12:00-18:00
- Website
- observatoriofoster.cl
- Run by
- Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
- Coordinates
- -33.42209, -70.63232
What it is and where
Manuel Foster Observatory is a national monument of Chile (Santiago). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Chile: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Santiago, where this site lists 228 more places to see, 4.5 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -33.42209, -70.63232; the nearest main airport is Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL, Santiago), 15 km as the crow flies. How to get around Chile (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
It is one of the History and Museums and art places in Chile. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Manuel Foster Observatory is October to April.
- JanBest time13:59
- FebBest time13:12
- MarBest time12:15
- AprBest time11:10
- MayPossible10:16
- JunPossible9:48
- JulPossible9:59
- AugPossible10:45
- SepPossible11:48
- OctBest time12:51
- NovBest time13:46
- DecBest time14:12
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 14 h 12 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 48. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| History | October to April | May to September |
| Museums and art | October to April | May to September |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Manuel Foster Observatory has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Chile in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Chile
To enter Chile there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book domestic flights and Torres del Paine places”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Chile checklist. Currency: Chilean peso (CLP); plugs: Type C and L · 220 V · 50 Hz (the Spanish two-pin plug usually works); emergencies: 133 police · 131 ambulance · 132 fire brigade.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- San Cristóbal HillSantiago298 m
- Sanctuary on San Cristóbal HillCatholic church in Santiago, Chile453 m
- Chilean National ZooSantiago, Chile851 m
- La ChasconaNational monument of Chile1.0 km
- Iglesia de la Epifanía del SeñorNational monument of Chile1.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Chile guide.
More in Chile: History
- Rapa Nui National Park: Chilean national park, in Easter Island
- Sewell, Chile: company town in Chile
- Los Alerces National Park: national park of Argentina
- La Moneda Palace: seat of the president of the Republic of Chile
- Zapaleri: mountain in Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile
- Monte Verde: archaeological site in Llanquihue Province, Chile
Every Chile place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Manuel Foster Observatory?
It is a national monument of Chile. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Chile: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Manuel Foster Observatory?
October to April. In December there are 14 h 12 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 48.
How do you get to Manuel Foster Observatory?
The nearest main airport is Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL), 15 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Chile is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Chile map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have San Cristóbal Hill, Sanctuary on San Cristóbal Hill, Chilean National Zoo. The rest is in the Chile guide.
Keep reading
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- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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