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Two days in Cajón del Maipo combine steep, glacier-steeped hikes with an overnight camp beneath clear mountain skies. Explore Valle de las Arenas, approach the hanging glacier on El Morado, and relax at Laguna Morales on day two.
Two days in Cajón del Maipo combine steep, glacier-steeped hikes with an overnight camp beneath clear mountain skies. Explore Valle de las Arenas, approach the hanging glacier on El Morado, and relax at Laguna Morales on day two.
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Operated by Ecordua Travel Chile · San José de Maipo, Santiago Metropolitan Region
The sun thins as you climb out of the valley, wind pushing at your jacket while the jagged ridgeline of the Andes keeps pace on the horizon. On arrival in Cajón del Maipo the first evening, guides lay out tents on a gravel bench; by nightfall the river’s voice and a ribbon of stars take over. The next morning’s hike threads through Valle de las Arenas toward the hanging glacier on El Morado, where ice clings to steep rock and the air tastes noticeably colder.
moderate.
2 days (overnight).
Moderate fitness—comfortable with consecutive 4–8 hour hiking days and steady uphill sections
Expect moderate hiking with uneven terrain and some steep sections; guides move at a steady pace and the route is suitable for people with regular trekking experience.
Two-person mountain tents, sleeping bags with liners and sleeping mats are supplied as part of the trip inclusions.
Yes — private round-trip transport from Santiago is included; confirm pickup point at booking time.
Yes — a vegetarian option is available if advised at time of booking.
The routes cross areas long used by local muleteers and miners; El Morado’s glaciers and valleys have guided human travel and resource use for centuries, now protected as natural areas.
Stick to established trails and campsite areas to limit erosion; carry out all trash and follow guide instructions to minimize impact in fragile high-elevation habitats.
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