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Escape Santiago for a scenic day in Cajón del Maipo: soak in mineral hot springs, stand by the turquoise El Yeso reservoir and enjoy a mountain picnic. This guided small-group tour combines geology, local culture and easy access to alpine scenery.
Escape Santiago for a scenic day in Cajón del Maipo: soak in mineral hot springs, stand by the turquoise El Yeso reservoir and enjoy a mountain picnic. This guided small-group tour combines geology, local culture and easy access to alpine scenery.
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Operated by MTO Tour Chile · San José de Maipo, Santiago Metropolitan Region
The minivan peels away from Santiago and the city’s concrete hum gives way to a narrowing valley: rivers begin to speak louder, and the Andes push the sky into a steeper blue. On this full-day excursion travelers move through the carved corridors of Cajón del Maipo—past shuttered railway tunnels and terraced farming plots—until the mountains open to thermal pools steaming against the cold alpine air.
easy.
9–10 hours.
Suitable for travelers in average fitness—mostly sitting in a minivan with short, gentle walks at points of interest.
The tour runs approximately 9–10 hours (about 540–600 minutes) with hotel pick-up and drop-off; exact pickup times vary by hotel and operator.
Pools are mineral-rich and generally safe for healthy adults; not recommended for pregnant travelers and those with certain medical conditions—consult the operator and a physician if unsure.
A picnic (cheeses, olives, salami, wine, juices) is included; notify the operator ahead of time about dietary restrictions so alternatives can be arranged where possible.
There is little to no cell service or Wi‑Fi at the hot springs—plan accordingly and download any necessary materials before departure.
Cajón del Maipo developed around mining, irrigation and rail links in the 19th and early 20th centuries; San José de Maipo grew as the valley’s service and trade center.
Visitors should follow leave-no-trace principles—avoid introducing soaps into pools, pack out waste, and stay on established paths to protect fragile alpine vegetation.
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