Santiago Metropolitan Region district, Chile

Places to visit near Buin

Buin is a town in Santiago Metropolitan Region district, Chile, home to about 55,441 people. Within 50 km by road there are 207 places to visit — 46 hill stations & viewpoints, 42 forts & heritage, 26 churches and 31 museums. The must-see places are Huaca de Chena (16 km), Parque Metropolitano Sur Cerro Chena (18 km) and Cerro Negro (18 km).

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Buin, Chile
Buin, Santiago Metropolitan Region district, Chile. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Buin at a glance

Location
Santiago Metropolitan Region district, Chile
Population
about 55,441
Coordinates
33.7326° S, 70.7428° W
Places within 50 km
207 (81 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Buin

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Buin: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Buin

67 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Buin. The closest is Cerro La Sanchina (8 km); the best-known is Cerro Negro (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Buin

42 forts & heritage within 100 km of Buin. The closest is Monumento Histórico Hornos de Lonquén (10 km); the best-known is Huaca de Chena (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Buin

33 churches within 100 km of Buin. The closest is Catedral de San Bernardo (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Buin

31 museums within 100 km of Buin. The closest is Museo Andino (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Buin

28 parks within 100 km of Buin. The closest is Parque Metropolitano Sur Cerro Chena (18 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Buin

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Buin. The closest is Bioparque Buinzoo (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Buin

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Buin
  2. 16 km Huaca de Chena · heritage site, Santiago Metropolitan Region
  3. 3 km Cerro Chena · viewpoint, Santiago Metropolitan Region
  4. 2 km Parque Metropolitano Sur Cerro Chena · park, Santiago Metropolitan Region
  5. 2 km Catedral de San Bernardo · church, Santiago Metropolitan Region
  6. 4 km Cerro Negro · viewpoint, Santiago Metropolitan Region
  7. 18 km Back to Buin

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Buin by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints4667Cerro La Sanchina (8 km)
    Forts & heritage4242Monumento Histórico Hornos de Lonquén (10 km)
    Churches2633Catedral de San Bernardo (20 km)
    Museums3131Museo Andino (8 km)
    Parks2728Parque Metropolitano Sur Cerro Chena (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1215Bioparque Buinzoo (3 km)
    Other attractions1010Bernardo O'higgins (1 km)
    Waterfalls56Cascadas de Las Animas (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs55Laguna Los Morros (14 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Mezquita As-Salam (43 km)
    Temples11Bahai House (45 km)
    Caves11Cueva de Los Brujos (26 km)

    Buin: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Buin?

    Huaca de Chena (heritage site, about 16 km), Parque Metropolitano Sur Cerro Chena (park, about 18 km), Cerro Negro (viewpoint, about 18 km), Cerro Chena (viewpoint, about 19 km), Catedral de San Bernardo (church, about 20 km), Bernardo O'higgins (attraction, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Buin?

    207 places on Spotwander: 46 hill stations & viewpoints, 42 forts & heritage, 26 churches, 31 museums, 27 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Buin?

    Cerro La Sanchina, about 8 km by road; Casas de Calera de Tango (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Buin?

    Monumento Histórico Hornos de Lonquén, about 10 km by road; Paine, Un Lugar Para la Memoria (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Buin?

    Catedral de San Bernardo, about 20 km by road; Iglesia San Francisco de El Monte (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Buin?

    Start in Buin, visit Huaca de Chena, then Cerro Chena, then Parque Metropolitano Sur Cerro Chena, then Catedral de San Bernardo, then Cerro Negro, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Buin?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Buin

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Buin’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Buin on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.