Santiago Trip Overview
A journey to go beyond the landscape and literally immerse yourself in the Andes! Escape the city for a scenic stay in the Andes on this full-day tour from Santiago. Travel through the dramatic landscapes of the Cajónn del Cajón del Maipo; a stop will be made in the Andean town of San José de Maipo; Then you will walk along the Maipo River to the beautiful Embalse el Yeso lagoon.
Additionally, the thermal waters of the Colina Valley are located in the Cajón del Maipo region. There are 9 natural water thermal pools, ranging from 25 ° C to 55 ° C.
The waters come from the bowels of the San José volcano and are highly mineralized.
Finally, a delicious picnic will be enjoyed before returning to the city.
Additional Info
Duration: 10 hours
Starts: Santiago, Chile
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile
A journey to go beyond the landscape and literally immerse yourself in the Andes! Escape the city for a scenic stay in the Andes on this full-day tour from Santiago. Travel through the dramatic landscapes of the Cajónn del Cajón del Maipo; a stop will be made in the Andean town of San José de Maipo; Then you will walk along the Maipo River to the beautiful Embalse el Yeso lagoon.
Additionally, the thermal waters of the Colina Valley are located in the Cajón del Maipo region. There are 9 natural water thermal pools, ranging from 25 ° C to 55 ° C.
The waters come from the bowels of the San José volcano and are highly mineralized.
Finally, a delicious picnic will be enjoyed before returning to the city.
Stop At: Plaza de Armas, San Jose de Maipo Chile
The main square is a meeting place and a must for tourists for its attractions. Its picturesque architecture rescues the classical style, while observing its architecture you can walk through its main square and enjoy a well-deserved rest. Here interesting artisan samples typical of the area are installed on weekends and holidays, which provides the opportunity to obtain a good memory.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Tunel Ferroviario del Tinoco, Camino Al Volcan, San Jose de Maipo Chile
The abandoned buildings that can be seen in this place are declared Historical Heritage Monuments, since they belong to the railway that formerly passed through there between 1914 and 1980. You will be able to know their history, even the most chilling.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Termas Valle de Colina, Route G 25, Km 81.5, San Jose de Maipo Chile
It is one of the most popular tourist attractions made up of 9 pools of thermal water, with temperatures from 25 ° C to 55 ° C, which boast incredible views of the mountain range. Its waters with medicinal powers are said to help people with rheumatic ailments, skin diseases and stress, among others. It offers tourists the unique opportunity to get in touch with nature in its purest form.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Camino Embalse El Yeso, San Jose de Maipo Chile
It is a formidable body of water from the Yeso River, located at 2,500 meters above sea level, it has a capacity of 253 million cubic meters and a depth of 55 meters. This 1964 construction can supply drinking water to 7 million people.
Duration: 30 minutes
