Tour Between the Mountains of the Wonderful Cajon del Maipo

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9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 14 more

You will pass through different locations starting with La Obra, continuing through Las Vertientes, El Canelo, Manzano Guayacán arriving at your first point: Plaza de Armas San José de Maipo. Then you will continue through Peach San Alfonso arriving at your second destination: Tinoco Tunnel, appreciating the railway that crosses the mountain with its beautiful landscapes.
You will continue your tour of the town of San Gabriel until you reach the Lagoon of the Reservoir of the Gypsum, embedded in the Andes Mountains, and then visit a waterfall located in the same sector.
You will continue to Las Melosas, a historical and natural corner that invites the exploration and enjoyment of the Andean landscape.
You will finish the tour at Casa de Chocolate, a place where you can enjoy a pleasant atmosphere and share flavors that you will not find elsewhere, where the main ingredient is chocolate in its various varieties.

What's Included

Bottled water
Pick-up and drop-off at the hotel
Air-conditioned vehicle
wine glass
Box lunch
Tip

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Once scheduled, the time cannot be changed and punctuality must be respected.

OR
Meeting point
Las Mercedes

Subway exit east side (homcenter) Outside the subway.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours (approximately)
  • El Canelo (Pass by)

    At kilometer 20 of route G25 at 850 meters high we will be in the town of El Canelo, which owes its name to the sacred tree of the Mapuche, which is also found in the wet ravines existing in the sector. From here you can access Cerro Purgatorio with 2,466 meters high and also observe buildings of heritage value.

    Admission ticket free
  • El Manzano (Pass by)

    El Manzano, at 889 meters high, is the fourth town that we can find entering the Cajon del Maipo. Invite visitors to tour among native trees such as boldos, thorns and quillayes, the estuary the Apple. As well as practicing mid-mountain trekking in Cerro Las Torrecillas, Palestras and Piedra Rommel

    Admission ticket free
  • Guayacan (Pass by)

    Picking up the route along the road G-25, at 910 meters above sea level, we can find the sector of Guayacan town that owes its name to the existence of a tree species of the same name, which has a hardwood with excellent quality veins

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Plaza de Armas

    space necessary to walk, to sit, to enjoy the beautiful hills that surround it, with trade at hand, leafy trees that give an unmatched shade.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Tunel Ferroviario del Tinoco

    The old Tunnel El Tinoco is a cultural heritage of the Cajon del Maipo, which houses the vestiges of the train that connected the commune of Puente Alto and the locality El Volcán (nowadays converted into a heritage train), but in 1985 after the lifting of the tracks would be abandoned.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Embalse El Yeso

    The Gypsum Reservoir is one of the many destinations that it would take us to visit. With an imposing landscape of snowy mountain ranges, and waters that captivate all who visit it, El Yeso Reservoir emerges as one of the must-see that this mountain area offers us. If we are looking to observe a portrait of nature, away from citizen noises and have the privilege of seeing birds, snow, water and being able to breathe a clean and free air, you have definitely hit your destination.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Las Melosas

    Las Melosas is a charming place in the Cajon del Maipo, known for its tranquility and impressive mountain environment. This place combines natural beauty with history, thanks to ancient stone constructions that tell part of the history of the region. It is an ideal destination for those looking for a picturesque corner away from the bustle.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    San Alfonso

    Chocolate house The shop in Casa Chocolate is the perfect mix between a coffee shop, ice cream shop and chocolate shop, so we have high quality products for all tastes and ages, which you can taste in a unique and specially set environment to complete the magical experience. Casa Chocolate has bathrooms and parking. Although entry to the place is not subject to a ticket or entrance fee at the moment, tourists are kindly requested to taste the delights of their shop.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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