Take a trip to Cajon Del Maipo

This beautiful canyon, located on the western border of the Andes about two hours southeast of Santiago, is a trekker's dream, offering incredible mountain beauty and stunning sceneries. It's simple to understand why so many folks come here for a weekend getaway. Among its natural beauty, the reservoir of Embalse del Yeso, located 2,500 meters above sea level, has human imprints. It is a major tourist site and a magnificent marvel of engineering that feeds water to Santiago and is surrounded by gorgeous mountain scenery.

There are several activities accessible in the region, including trekking, horseback riding, skiing, and even wine tasting, and its closeness to Santiago makes visiting the canyon simple if you have your own transportation. If you don't want to negotiate the area on your own, there are numerous of trips to Cajon del Maipo from Santiago. After a long day of activity, unwind in one of the many hot springs, the three most important of which are located at Banos Morales, Banos Colina, and Termas El Plomo. The fully staffed attractions are a terrific place to unwind!

Leave Santiago as soon as possible, preferably by 8:00 a.m. Any time after that, there will be a lot of traffic. Drive an SUV or anything comparable. The final 22 kilometers are on a winding, gravelly, and narrow mountain route. To handle this stretch, you must be a confident, experienced driver. Avoid weekends whenever possible to avoid local crowds.

Location: Detras de la Municipalidad San Jose de Maipo