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Enjoy under one of the clearest skies in the world, with its unique energies that highlight the Elqui Valley and what better having the Puclaro Reservoir as a destination. Live the experience of driving along the banks of large vineyards of grapes that give rise to the pisco of the area and one of the most famous in the world.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We are located half a block from the Plaza de Armas in Vicuña, between San Martin and Infante streets by the West.
Itinerary
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1Embalse Puclaro
The guide will start the tour from the store in Vicuña located at Chacabuco 226, steps from the Plaza de Armas to later go to the Puclaro Reservoir along rural and ancestral interior roads, passing by the banks of vineyards that later give rise to the best piscos in the world. , the route continues through typical towns such as El Tambo, San Carlos and Gualliguaica, in the latter is where the guide will take you to the foot of the reservoir and you can enjoy its nature with a contrast of green and arid areas. Many areas for photographs and very entertaining routes, always in contact with nature.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
2
A visit is made to the square of a typical town called El Tambo, where the oldest church in the Elqui Valley is located, built around the 16th century (year 1585) and in 2004 it suffered a voracious fire that destroyed it in its great part and later it was reopened in 2008. In addition to knowing its square that was visited by the Nobel Prize Gabriela Mistral in 1954
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Town located 15 km from the Commune of Vicuña. It has a church that dates back to 1757 and a former station that used to be a place through which the well-known Elquino Train passed, which in the summer of 1971 suffered a serious accident derailing in Gualliguaica. This town had to be removed to the slopes of the place by the construction and filling of the artificial lake known today as Embalse Puclaro. Today it is well known for the practice of water sports such as kitesurfing and adventure tourism such as trekking, horseback riding, cycling.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4Vina Falernia
We pass by Viña Falernia, which was founded in 1998, being the northern frontier of Chilean wines. Noted for its aromatic and rich wines cultivated under the scorching sun of the Elqui Valley. Depending on the availability of this Company, the opportunity could be given to visit them preferably on weekends, prior coordination. You can consult us at the time of making the reservation.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5
We visited the Olivier Papaya Sales Room, it is a very cozy place where you can find a variety of products based on papayas, which is a typical fruit of the area, as well as other derived products and wine sales.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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