Río Clarillo National Park National Park

Andean park conserving native forest and waterways

East of Santiago, Río Clarillo National Park conserves riparian woodlands along the Clarillo River; day‑trippers come for hiking, shaded picnic spots and short river walks.

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Río Clarillo National Park at a Glance#

Address: Parque Nacional Río Clarillo, near Pirque, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile

Website: https://www.conaf.cl/parques/parque-nacional-rio-clarillo/

Hours: Daily 8:00am-6:00pm (hours may vary seasonally)

Admission: CLP 2,000-3,000 (~US$2.50-4), vehicle fees may apply

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How to Get to Río Clarillo National Park#

From Santiago, drive southeast on Route 70 toward Pirque (about 45-60 minutes depending on traffic). Follow signs to Parque Nacional Río Clarillo; the main entrance is a short drive from the town of Pirque. Limited parking is available at the park entrance.

Tips for Visiting Río Clarillo National Park#

  • Start at the El Yeso or Pirque trailheads early to avoid Santiago weekend crowds.
  • Bring insect repellent in summer-river corridors host many mosquitoes.
  • Look for native quillay and litre trees; local guides can point out medicinal plants used by Mapuche communities.

Best Time to Visit Río Clarillo National Park#

Spring and autumn offer the best combination of comfortable temperatures and scenic variety; summer is busiest.

Spring
September-November · 10-20°C
Wildflowers, manageable heat and good water flow in streams.
Summer
December-February · 20-30°C
Warm hiking days and popular with Santiagoites escaping the city on weekends.
Autumn
March-May · 10-22°C
Cooling temperatures and colored foliage along the riparian zones.

Weather & Climate near Río Clarillo National Park#

Climate

Río Clarillo National Park's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with mild summers (peaking in January) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 1°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (682 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 60 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JanuaryFebruaryDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
-9°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Ideal 11° - 26° 18° 2 mm mostly sunny 31% 3.1 m/s 3.4 extreme 13.9h
February Ideal 9° - 25° 17° 5 mm clear 33% 2.9 m/s 3.0 extreme 13.2h
March Excellent 8° - 23° 16° 5 mm mostly sunny 32% 2.7 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.2h
April Very Good 5° - 20° 13° 36 mm some cloud 34% 2.4 m/s 1.2 high 11.1h
May Good 4° - 16° 8° 126 mm partly cloudy 43% 2.4 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.3h
June Poor 2° - 12° 5° 155 mm overcast 52% 2.4 m/s 0.4 low 9.8h
July Poor 1° - 12° 5° 150 mm overcast 55% 2.3 m/s 0.4 low 10.0h
August Acceptable 1° - 13° 6° 95 mm partly cloudy 54% 2.6 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.8h
September Good 2° - 15° 7° 44 mm partly cloudy 50% 2.8 m/s 1.2 high 11.8h
October Very Good 5° - 19° 12° 34 mm partly cloudy 44% 3.0 m/s 1.9 very high 12.8h
November Excellent 7° - 22° 14° 23 mm some cloud 35% 3.1 m/s 2.6 extreme 13.7h
December Ideal 9° - 25° 17° 7 mm mostly sunny 30% 3.2 m/s 3.3 extreme 14.2h