New Fantasilandia in San Bernardo Construction Progress and Opening Date

Fantasilandia is developing a new theme park in San Bernardo, located in the Santiago Metropolitan Region, to expand its operational capacity. According to reporting by El Mostrador, the project involves shifting the company’s primary focus to a larger site that allows for more expansive attractions than the current urban location provides.

The project marks a transition for the amusement park, which has operated within the constrained boundaries of central Santiago. The relocation to San Bernardo is intended to resolve long-standing spatial limitations that hindered the installation of larger, more modern rides.

How is the construction progressing in San Bernardo?

Work on the San Bernardo site focuses on land preparation and the installation of primary infrastructure. According to El Mostrador, the development involves significant earthmoving and the creation of access roads to handle the projected increase in visitor traffic to the southern periphery of the city.

The construction phase is currently navigating the requirements of the Environmental Impact Assessment System (SEIA). This regulatory process ensures the park’s footprint complies with local zoning laws and environmental protections in the Metropolitan Region.

Contractors are prioritizing the foundation work for the park’s largest structures. These early stages are critical for supporting the weight of high-capacity attractions that are not feasible at the original site.

Why is Fantasilandia moving to a new location?

The primary driver for the move is the physical limitation of the current urban park. The original site is surrounded by dense residential and commercial areas, which creates two main obstacles: a lack of available acreage for new rides and strict noise ordinances that limit the operation of certain high-decibel attractions.

By contrast, the San Bernardo location offers a significantly larger land area. This expansion allows the company to implement a “master plan” that includes larger themed zones and more complex coaster layouts that require longer braking runs and wider turning radii.

The shift also changes the park’s logistical profile. While the urban park relied on central city transit, the San Bernardo site requires a different transportation strategy to move thousands of daily visitors from the city center to the southern outskirts.

When will the new park open to the public?

A definitive opening date has not been finalized, though the project is moving through its planned milestones. According to El Mostrador, the timeline for the opening depends on the completion of the current infrastructure phase and the final approval of all municipal permits.

The company has not yet confirmed if the original urban park will close immediately upon the opening of the San Bernardo site or if there will be a period of overlapping operations. However, the long-term strategy centers on the new facility as the primary destination for the brand.

Current progress suggests that the project is in the mid-to-late stages of site development. The final timeline will be contingent on the delivery of the specialized machinery and rides, which are often manufactured abroad and subject to international shipping schedules.

What is the impact on the San Bernardo community?

The arrival of the park is expected to alter the local economy of San Bernardo. The project introduces a new source of employment during both the construction and operational phases, ranging from technical engineering roles to hospitality and service positions.

Local authorities are coordinating with the developer to manage the increased demand on public services. The influx of tourists is expected to drive growth for local businesses, though it also necessitates upgrades to the regional road network to prevent traffic congestion during peak holiday seasons.