*Updated on 14 November 2026.*
The best swimming pool in Santiago according to reviews is Parque Oasis in Isla de Maipo, rated 4.6 on Google Maps with 8,652 reviews, while the most reviewed is Acuapark El Idilio in Peñaflor, with 15,231. The cheapest on the list is the historic Tupahue pool on San Cristóbal Hill, which charged adults CLP 7,000 and children CLP 4,000 last season, according to Parquemet. The 2026-2027 season has already started at the private parks: Oasis opened on 1 November and El Idilio is in pre-season.
With the heat already hitting the capital (see the heat advisory through March 2027), these are the Santiago pools worth knowing, with official prices and their dates.
How we chose this list
- Reviews: rating and number of reviews of each venue on Google Maps, checked on 14 November 2026 with searches for "public pool" and "water park" in the Metropolitan Region. Only venues open to the general public, rated 4.2 or higher with at least 400 reviews, are included.
- Price: the one published on each venue's official website, with the season it applies to. When the 2026-2027 season has no published price yet, we use the latest official price and say so.
- Distance: straight line from Santiago's Plaza de Armas, using Google Maps coordinates. By road it is further.
- Order: by rating and, if tied, by number of reviews. The list is not exhaustive: private clubs, members-only pools and venues with few reviews or no published price are left out.
Comparison table of the best swimming pools in Santiago
| Parque Oasis | Isla de Maipo | 4.6 | 8,652 | 16,000 | 2026-2027 | 39.2 |
| Acuapark El Idilio | Peñaflor | 4.4 | 15,231 | 14,000 | 2026-2027 | 28.3 |
| Piscina Tupahue | Parque Metropolitano | 4.4 | 1,510 | 7,000 | 2026 | 3.5 |
| Piscina Municipal Estación Central | Estación Central | 4.4 | 1,414 | 7,000 | 2025-2026 | 6.0 |
| Parque La Araucana | La Florida | 4.2 | 1,196 | 8,000 | 2026-2027 | 12.1 |
| Aviva Santiago | Maipú | 4.2 | 447 | 15,900 | 2026 | 16.2 |
| Pool | District | Adult price (source and season) | How to get there | Season and hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parque Oasis | Isla de Maipo | CLP 8,000 to 16,000 depending on month and day (Parque Oasis, 2026-2027) | Camino Las Parcelas 31, Isla de Maipo, about 45 minutes from Santiago | 1 November 2026 to 14 March 2027 | Families and groups with barbecue |
| Acuapark El Idilio | Peñaflor | CLP 12,000 to 14,000 online at weekends, November to February (Acuapark, 2026-2027) | Caupolicán 3461, Peñaflor; Red buses to Peñaflor (how to get there) | Open daily; weekends 08:30 to 19:30 | Slides and teenagers |
| Piscina Tupahue | Parque Metropolitano | CLP 7,000 adult and 4,000 child (Parquemet, 2026 season) | San Cristóbal Hill, by car, on foot or by cable car | 2026 season: 9 January to 15 March, 10:30 to 18:00 | City views and low budget |
| Estación Central municipal pool | Estación Central | CLP 5,000 to 7,000 general public (council, 2025-2026 season) | Los Nardos 5880, Estación Central | Tuesday to Friday 14:00 to 18:30; weekends 12:00 to 18:30 | Cheap city outing |
| Parque La Araucana | La Florida | CLP 8,000 adult and 5,600 child aged 5 to 11 (Parque La Araucana, 2026-2027) | Walker Martínez 2295, La Florida | 15 December 2026 to 28 February 2027 | Families in the east and south |
| Aviva Santiago | Maipú | CLP 13,900 Tuesday to Friday and 15,900 at weekends (Aviva, prices published on 14 November 2026) | Camino Lonquén 16691, Maipú | Tuesday to Sunday 11:00 to 19:00, per calendar | Wave pool and children |
How much a swimming pool in Santiago costs
The price gap is wide: on a summer Saturday an adult pays between CLP 7,000 at a public pool and CLP 16,000 at a water park with slides. Children under a certain height get in free or at a discount at almost every private venue, and seniors enter free at Tupahue and at the Estación Central pool.
| Venue | Children | Seniors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parque Oasis | Under 1 metre free; same price for adults and children | No special rate published | Parque Oasis |
| Acuapark El Idilio | Under 1 metre free; 1 to 1.2 m reduced ticket | No special rate published | Acuapark |
| Piscina Tupahue | CLP 4,000 up to age 13; free from 0 to 3 | Free from age 60 | Parquemet |
| Estación Central | CLP 4,000 to 6,000 | Free | Council |
| Parque La Araucana | CLP 5,600 aged 5 to 11; under 5 free | Fund pensioners: CLP 2,000 | Parque La Araucana |
| Aviva Santiago | CLP 8,900 under 1.20 m; CLP 2,000 under 2 | CLP 7,900 from age 60 | Aviva |
The best swimming pools in Santiago according to reviews
View the data as a table
| Reviews | Rating | |
|---|---|---|
| Parque Oasis | 8,652 | 4.6 |
| Acuapark El Idilio | 15,231 | 4.4 |
| Piscina Tupahue | 1,510 | 4.4 |
| Piscina Municipal Estación Central | 1,414 | 4.4 |
| Parque La Araucana | 1,196 | 4.2 |
| Aviva Santiago | 447 | 4.2 |
1. Parque Oasis (Isla de Maipo)
The best rating on the list: 4.6 with 8,652 reviews. It has pools, slides, barbecue areas, a five-a-side pitch and even a campsite, La Villita, inside the park. General admission costs CLP 8,000 Monday to Friday and 12,000 at weekends in November, rising to 10,000 and 16,000 from January to March, according to its 2026-2027 price list. Pets are not allowed.
2. Acuapark El Idilio (Peñaflor)
Santiago's most reviewed venue, with 15,231 reviews and a 4.4 rating. It has 21 slides, five pools and 8 hectares, according to its website. General admission online costs CLP 12,000 at weekends in November and 14,000 from December to February (16,000 at the box office in January and February). On your birthday you get in free with your ID.
3. Piscina Tupahue (Parque Metropolitano)
Built in 1966 by architect Carlos Martner on an old quarry, it measures 82 by 25 metres and has been a Historic Monument since 2005, according to Parquemet. Rated 4.4 with 1,510 reviews. It sells 700 tickets a day and had 51,000 visits in the 2024-2025 season. As of 14 November its website says "season closed": the 2026 season opened on 9 January. Combine it with the urban hike up San Cristóbal Hill.
View the data as a table
| Metres long | 82 |
| Tickets per day | 700 |
| Visits the previous season | 51,000 |
| Square metres of surface | 4,000 |
4. Estación Central municipal pool
Rated 4.4 with 1,414 reviews, the best of the municipal pools. In the 2025-2026 season the general public paid CLP 5,000 (adults, Tuesday to Friday) and 7,000 (weekends); with the residents' Soy Centralin@ card the price drops to 4,000 and 5,000, according to the Estación Central council. It has not yet announced the 2026-2027 season.
5. Parque La Araucana (La Florida)
Rated 4.2 with 1,196 reviews. It opens on 15 December 2026 and closes on 28 February 2027, with over 3,600 m² of shade. Adults pay CLP 8,000 and children aged 5 to 11 pay 5,600; members of the La Araucana fund pay 3,600. Pre-sales are already open on Passline, according to the park.
6. Aviva Santiago (Maipú)
Its highlight is a 2,000 m² artificial beach with waves. Rated 4.2 with 447 reviews. It costs CLP 13,900 Tuesday to Friday and 15,900 at weekends; the main slides require a height of 1.20 m, and younger children have their own areas, according to Aviva. In November it opens only on some days: check the calendar before buying.
Santiago pool season calendar
- 1 Nov 2026Parque Oasis opensSeason runs to 14 March 2027.
- November 2026Pre-season at Acuapark El Idilio and weekends at AvivaWith limited attractions and selected days.
- 15 Dec 2026Parque La Araucana pool opensUntil 28 February 2027.
- January 2027 (to be confirmed)Tupahue poolIn 2026 it opened on 9 January and closed on 15 March.
- 14 Mar 2027Parque Oasis closes
- 28 Mar 2027Last El Idilio price period
Other options. The Pudahuel municipal pool (4.6 with 854 reviews) has already started its 2026-2027 season, according to the council's social media, but does not publish prices online. The Antilén pool in Parque Metropolitano has been closed for years (ADN Radio, January 2025) and Parquemet is not offering it this season.
Verdict: the best swimming pool in Santiago for you
| If you want… | Choose | Why |
|---|---|---|
| To spend as little as possible | Tupahue or Estación Central | From CLP 5,000 per adult and free for seniors |
| Slides and adrenaline | Acuapark El Idilio | 21 slides and the most reviewed venue |
| A day out with a barbecue | Parque Oasis | Barbecue areas included and the best rating |
| Small children | Aviva Santiago or La Araucana | Children's areas and discounts by height or age |
| City views | Tupahue | A pool on the slope of San Cristóbal Hill |
| Going without a car | Tupahue or Estación Central | Inside the city; more ideas in things to do in Santiago |
Prefer salt water? See the best beaches near Santiago or the river pools of the Cajón del Maipo.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best public swimming pool in Santiago?
Among public pools, the best balance of price and reviews is the Tupahue pool (4.4 with 1,510 reviews and CLP 7,000 per adult in 2026). Among municipal pools, Estación Central (4.4 with 1,414 reviews).
When does the Tupahue pool open in 2027?
Parquemet has not announced the date. In 2026 it opened on 9 January and closed on 15 March; in January it was open to the general public only at weekends.
Which Santiago water park has the most slides?
Acuapark El Idilio in Peñaflor, with 21 slides according to its official website. Aviva Santiago focuses on a 2,000 m² wave pool.
