Where to live in Santiago: Manquehue/Parque Araucano neighborhood

Do you have a family with kids? Yes? Then you should definitely see the Parque Araucano neighborhood. Pros and cons, accommodation prices...

Where to live in Santiago: Manquehue/Parque Araucano neighborhood

Last updated on 03/09/2026

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The area "Manquehue/Parque Araucano" is a mix of residential and commercial buildings. Living here, you are close from Manquehue station and from one of the biggest shopping areas of Santiago. Furthermore, the area has one of the biggest parks in Santiago.

Buildings in this area are more recent than in El Golf or Escuela Militar. So for the price of a flat in El Golf or Escuela Militar, you can find a better quality, more recent flat, and probably a little bit bigger too.

What type of accommodation can you find in Manquehue/Parque Araucano?

Mostly apartment buildings, generally with two bedrooms or more, and a limited amount of studios and 1-bedroom flats. Like in El Golf, you can find houses on the south side, 3-4 blocks away from the avenue Apoquindo. Their quality varies a lot.

Average cost of accommodation in the Manquehue/Parque Araucano area of Las Condes

  • 1-bedroom apartment: $480,000 to $700,000
  • 2-bedroom apartment: $620,000 to $1,100,000
  • 3-bedroom apartment: $700,000 to $1,700,000

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We recommend Manquehue/Parque Araucano neighborhood for

  • Families with kids. The proximity of the park is a big plus if you have young kids. Furthermore, several international colleges are located in the area, such as the Colegio Aleman or the Colegio Internacional Sek Chile.
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