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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. Make Cajon del Maipo part of your personalized San Jose de Maipo itinerary using our San Jose de Maipo itinerary builder.
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  • I's a great place to spend a weekend or even more days, because there are many worth places to see like Embalce de Yeso, Baños Morales, Baños Colina, Monumento El Morado etc. The people are extremlz f...  more »
  • A very enjoyable itinerary across the moutains up to the Embalse el Yeso or up to Lo Valdès. Some mountains seem to keep their snow caps all year long, many wonderful sceneries.  more »
  • This place is around 2 hrs drive from Santiago, its better if you can join some tourist group of 10-15 people. Tourist agency may cost you around CLP 30000 - 35000 but that is worth of it. They will a...  more »
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