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Escape Santiago for a full-day Andes loop: historic San José de Maipo, artisan chocolate, the turquoise El Yeso Reservoir at 2,500 m, and a riverside spa with pools and hot tubs. Ideal for travelers seeking scenery, light walking, and a restorative finish.
Escape Santiago for a full-day Andes loop: historic San José de Maipo, artisan chocolate, the turquoise El Yeso Reservoir at 2,500 m, and a riverside spa with pools and hot tubs. Ideal for travelers seeking scenery, light walking, and a restorative finish.
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Operated by Turistik · San José de Maipo, Santiago Metropolitan Region
The bus eases out of Santiago and the city’s glare falls away as the road climbs into the steep-sided folds of the Andes. Wind teeth at the windows; the peaks sharpen and the air thins. At 2,500 meters the El Yeso Reservoir opens like a pryed-blue bowl — water so clear it dares you to call it anything but turquoise — and the surrounding ridgelines press in with a geology of folded granite and weathered schist.
easy.
8–10 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; expect light walking on compacted shoreline and short paths but be prepared for reduced stamina at 2,500 m.
The full tour is about 8–10 hours with round-trip transportation included, depending on pickup point and traffic.
No — the main shoreline walk is short and on compact ground, but altitude can make it feel harder than expected.
Yes — the itinerary includes an outdoor brunch at El Yeso, lunch, and a welcome Pisco Sour; check specifics with the operator for dietary needs.
You must bring swimwear and a swim cap to use the spa facilities; towels may be provided but it’s wise to confirm ahead of time.
The Cajón del Maipo valley has long been a corridor for indigenous communities and later settlers; gold and mineral prospecting in the 19th and early 20th centuries shaped many local routes and towns.
The area is sensitive to water use and visitor impact; stay on established paths, pack out waste, and respect pool rules to limit pressure on local resources.
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