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Cajon del Maipo, San Jose de Maipo

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A very popular weekend spot for locals in the capital city, Cajon del Maipo represents a valley cut into the Andes mountains by the Rio Maipo, offering a wild space to explore. The mouth of the canyon begins just 25 km (15.5 mi) southeast of the city. Explore the region by hiking, rafting, mountain biking, climbing, or cycling. The options for outdoor adventures are almost limitless. Also make some time to visit the traditional restaurants and teahouses as you traverse the canyon. Cajon del Maipo is just one of the many highlights you can arrange to see using our , custom trip planner Edition.

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FROM $150 BOOK WITH VIATOR Andes Day Volcano 8K - Cajón del Maipo Andes Day Volcano 8K - Cajón del Maipo

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Duration: 12 hours

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FROM $140 BOOK WITH VIATOR Snowhike Adventure 4K in Cajon del Maipo from Santiago Snowhike Adventure 4K in Cajon del Maipo from Santiago

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Duration: 12 hours

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FROM $150 BOOK WITH VIATOR Glacier Hike at El Morado Glacier, from Santiago Glacier Hike at El Morado Glacier, from Santiago

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Duration: 12 hours

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FROM $150 BOOK WITH VIATOR Volcano & Hotsprings 4K Volcano & Hotsprings 4K

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Duration: 1 day 12 hours

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FROM $192 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Andes Day Excursion to Maipo Valley and El Yeso Reservoir Private Andes Day Excursion to Maipo Valley and El Yeso Reservoir

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Duration: 7 hours

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FROM $283 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Mountain Bike Tour to El Yeso Reservoir and Maipo Valley Private Mountain Bike Tour to El Yeso Reservoir and Maipo Valley

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Duration: 8 hours

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FROM $180 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cajon del Maipo - Embalse el Yeso LGBT+ Cajon del Maipo - Embalse el Yeso LGBT+

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Duration: 6 to 7 hours

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FROM $235 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Andes Day Trip Maipo Valley with Concha Y Toro Wine Tour Private Andes Day Trip Maipo Valley with Concha Y Toro Wine Tour

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Duration: 10 hours

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FROM $267 BOOK WITH VIATOR Andes Day Lagoon in Cajón del Maipo & Embalse el Yeso Private Tour Andes Day Lagoon in Cajón del Maipo & Embalse el Yeso Private Tour

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Duration: 9 hours

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FROM $340 BOOK WITH VIATOR Volcano & Hotsprings 4K from Santiago Private Tour Volcano & Hotsprings 4K from Santiago Private Tour

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Duration: 12 hours

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FROM $267 BOOK WITH VIATOR Glacier Hike 16K- El Morado Natural Monument, San Francisco Glacier Private Tour Glacier Hike 16K- El Morado Natural Monument, San Francisco Glacier Private Tour

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By Polini156

I love this zone in the Andes mountains next to Santiago. It is a narrow road from Las Vizcachas to The Cajon del Maipo, so you must go with patience and all the intention to hace a good day. You can.... more

I love this zone in the Andes mountains next to Santiago. It is a narrow road from Las Vizcachas to The Cajon del Maipo, so you must go with patience and all the intention to hace a good day. You can.... more »
By yonuf

Overall, this was a great experience. The views were marvelous, ziplining was a fun activity for the group, and the food provided was delicious. Our tour guides were very informed and provided us...

Overall, this was a great experience. The views were marvelous, ziplining was a fun activity for the group, and the food provided was delicious. Our tour guides were very informed and provided us... more »
By jb079

There are beautiful spots to see but boy are there an awefull lot of people around there. Its almost like driving to work an end of in a traffic jam. I hated the whole day but loved some scenery yet..... more

There are beautiful spots to see but boy are there an awefull lot of people around there. Its almost like driving to work an end of in a traffic jam. I hated the whole day but loved some scenery yet..... more »