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A full-day, small-group hike from Santiago to the El Morado hanging glacier and lagoon. Expect high-altitude terrain, variable weather, and glacial scenery—snowshoes provided when needed.
A full-day, small-group hike from Santiago to the El Morado hanging glacier and lagoon. Expect high-altitude terrain, variable weather, and glacial scenery—snowshoes provided when needed.
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Operated by Andes Explora · San José de Maipo, Santiago Metropolitan Region
You leave Santiago before dawn, the city lights shrinking as the road climbs into Cajón del Maipo. By mid-morning the air has thinned and the mountains crowd close; granite and ice loom above a turquoise lagoon where a hanging glacier calves small icebergs into still water.
challenging.
9–12 hours.
Good aerobic fitness and experience with long day hikes at altitude; able to handle sustained uphill and rocky terrain.
The full experience including transport is a 9–12 hour day; hiking time is several hours with roughly 700–1,000 m of ascent on uneven terrain—rated challenging.
Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off from Santiago are included; airport pick-up may incur an extra charge if requested.
Snowshoes are provided when needed (winter or heavy snow); participants should still bring suitable boots and traction layers if they own them.
Minimum age is 14 and the trip is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with poor cardiovascular health due to altitude and sustained exertion.
The Cajón del Maipo corridor has long been a route for miners and shepherds; traces of mining activity and old mule paths still dot the landscape around El Morado.
El Morado is protected as a natural monument; stay on established trails, pack out all waste, and respect seasonal restrictions to minimize impact.
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