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Enjoy Santiago’s mountains and the Casablanca Valley

Update date: 31 August 2021

Cajón del Maipo, Las Ánimas Waterfall, Casablanca Valley

3 days - 132 km
Recommended months for the visit: May - September
Difficulty level Medium

Day 1

Cajón del Maipo, mainly during the winter in Chile.  This peculiar place is located south of Santiago and is an ideal destination to escape the noise of the city for a day.  You can schedule specialized tours and guides that will take you to outstanding lookouts as the Condor lookout; includes easy trails, and you can also admire the imposing mountain nature.

Wear warm clothes in layers to enjoy the snow.  Bring sunglasses and sunscreen. 

Day 2

Visit Cascada de las Animas in a protected nature sanctuary.  Here you will find a tourist center with multiple services that will make your stay a unique experience in contact with nature.  Tour the famous trail of to the Cascada de las Ánimas, where you can photograph, admire and enjoy the beauty of the Andes.  The center also includes a variety of services.

Wear comfortable clothes and shoes, bring a backpack with snacks and plenty of water. 

Day 3

The Casablanca Valley, a few kilometers from Valparaíso, route 68, also offers a vineyard environment, visiting wineries, tasting Syrah and Premium reserve wines and the best white wines of Chile; you can also join bicycle tours to tour the vineyards or follow the trails to climb Casablanca’s hills.

Schedule vineyard guided tours in advance. 

Plan your perfect trip
  • If you are visiting from another country, we suggest taking a travel insurance with coverage in Chile in case of any contingency. 
  • Always have cash available because you can get to places where ATMs are not available. 
  • Always prefer to travel during the low seasons to avoid high traffic and higher costs. 
  • Don't forget to check information on covid-19 restrictions before traveling anywhere. 
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