Small-Group Cajón del Maipo Full-Day Tour and Picnic

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Duration:7 hours to 8 hours (approx.)
Location: Santiago, Chile

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On this full-day guided tour visit the Cajón del Maipo area, which is located in the southeast part of Santiago city, famous for its hills, massifs, estuaries and rivers. This tour is ideal for lovers of ecotourism who want to experience the tranquility and fresh mountain air. Start by having a panoramic visit of San Jose de Maipo in which you'll learn the history and the folklore of this area. Later, move on through the marvelous landscapes to get into an Ecological reservation where you can visit a minifarm with different kinds of animals like Horses, Lamas, Emu, sheep, deer, etc. Thanks to the climatic conditions this is the ideal place to enjoy the natural breeze of this region. After that depending of your option take way to natural Hotsprings of Baños Colina with a route an mountain enveroinment. By other part you can enjoy of a small trekking and a more relaxed visit of Cajon del Maipo including a city tour on San jose de Maipo, Chocolate House and the Cascaras sector

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Cajón del Maipo is a canyon located in the Andean southeastern portion of the Santiago Metropolitan Region. It encompasses the upper Maipo River basin, where the river has entrenched itself in a narrow valley. The zone features a series of confluent rivers such as El Volcán River, Yeso River and Colorado River, as well as other minor streams, including San Gabriel, Manzanito, Coyanco, El Sauce, El Manzano and San José. The main locality is San José de Maipo, capital of the commune that includes all of the Andean sector of the Metropolitan Region
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This sector actually corresponds to the “El Yeso Reservoir”, a formidable body of water located over 2,000 m.a.s.l. , it has a capacity of 250,000,000 m3, and a depth of 55 meters. In its emerald green waters, it is possible to practice various water sports such as wind-surfing and sport fishing, all surrounded by gigantic mountains. In this place you are going to enjoy the picnic.
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The abandoned Tunel del Tinoco tunnels through the mountains along Camino Al Volcán, a remnant from the region’s railways days. Trains ran through the tunnel between 1914 and 1980. Now, it is completely dark, with a strange smell and a chilling past.
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San José de Maipo is the communal capital, where the main commercial activities of the sector are located. Its picturesque architecture rescues the classic style that gave rise to the currently existing town. You can tour your Main Square and enjoy a well-deserved rest. Here interesting artisanal samples typical of the area are installed on weekends and holidays, giving the visitor the opportunity to get a nice memory of this trip.
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Once we enter the G-25 route, the first town we will know is La Obra, this sector had its beginnings in 1802 because of the tasks that were carried out during the construction of the San Carlos canal, whose mouth was born in the Maipo river.
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Our next destination corresponds to the town of El Canelo, which owes its name to the sacred tree of the Mapuches, which is also found in the wet streams existing in the sector. From here you can access the Purgatory Hill with 2,466 meters high and also enjoy wines and spirits from the area.
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El Manzano is the fourth town that we can find in the Cajon del Maipo. It offers to the visitors sectors that invite to travel between boldos, thorns and quillayes, the estrus existing in the sector.
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It is the second town we will visit, its dawn dates back to 1941 as a result of the lot of an old farm. Currently typical products such as almonds, honey, nuts and quartz crystals, meet the visitor at the sides of the road
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The identity of this town encourages visitors to enjoy their beautiful natural surroundings more and more peacefully, which in some sectors is confused with the picturesqueness of their local architecture. In addition to enjoying wines and spirits from the Area
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San Gabriel emerged as a small village born from livestock activities and the exploitation of quarries and mines. In this town it is possible to observe on the rocky slopes of the hills the "Cypress of the Cordillera", one of the few existing confieras in the country. A great attraction are “Los rodados de San Gabriel”
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Locality that arose from the need to have natural pastures to feed the animals that came down from the mountain range. In this place you can enjoy a beautiful landscape that invites you to travel and enter the sector to enjoy more full contact with nature
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Departure from Santiago city

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Posted By : 509paulai
Do not use this company they never turned up and wasted our whole day because we could not book another tour that day. We never received any email from them. So annoying.
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Posted On : 2024-06-30 15:03:54

Posted By : R6511KWrominac
Excellent trip. Juan our guide/driver/photographer was a genius, he gave us good recommendations and was my friend.
I recommend it!
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Posted On : 2024-06-11 19:12:50

Posted By : rodrit2022
I thought the tour was very good in general, the tour guide was very cordial and attentive, he made stops in very interesting places, he explained everything to us well, the VAN is very comfortable, as a suggestion they could give more time to tour the El Yeso reservoir since it is It takes a lot of time to walk, but everything else is ok.
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Posted On : 2024-06-09 16:24:50

Posted By : carolinag356
Andres was our tour guide. He was fun and knowledgeable. Also, the conditions of the road were not the best; however he was an excellent driver that made us feel safe. Great experience. The place was breathtaking.
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Posted On : 2024-06-08 09:46:58

Posted By : fernandomF5362OT
This was a great experience, beautiful region. The tour was as indicated, puntual and confortable transport. Diego was a fantastic guide, very informative for both English and Spanish. We have a fantastic time.
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Posted On : 2024-06-03 20:58:29

Posted By : Allan V
The coolest trip I have ever taken, the driver Mario was super friendly and always attentive to everything. I highly recommend it 😁
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Posted On : 2024-06-02 22:30:39

Posted By : ginamariaj2023
I wish I could write a review of my experience but unfortunately, I cannot. MTO Tour did not confirm my pick up time and never showed up. They are not answering calls nor texts. Trying to get my money back has been a huge hassle.
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Posted On : 2024-06-02 20:13:31

Posted By : ThiagoNeb
Incredible passages, beautiful photos, very good and fun guide, incredible from beginning to end, and finally the very good tasting
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Posted On : 2024-05-31 21:27:29

Posted By : jos_eduardop2021
The guide's punctuality, clarity and cordiality were excellent. The place is wonderful!!
The PIC NIC at the end is the golden key.
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Posted On : 2024-05-31 21:17:46

Posted By : G6738ONdavida
Excellent attention from the guide and driver Juan 15, they pick you up earlier than stipulated but excellent experience.
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Posted On : 2024-05-31 21:11:49