A few kilometers from Santiago, Cajón del Maipo is a mountain canyon surrounded by hills, massifs and cliffs with important rivers, which gives us a variety of unforgettable landscapes. attractions throughout the year, it is an excellent place both to enjoy nature and to practice different sports. In winter the snowy mountain range offers beautiful postcard views and centers for white sports such as skiing and in summer relaxing in its campsites and cabins. In both seasons it is possible to go trekking, hiking and horseback riding in search of spotting condors and peucos. Its main town is San José de Maipo, capital of the commune, which is the ideal place to start getting to know the area, in the midst of colorful architecture, the visitor will find a whole series of services to enjoy the area. However, other areas with great tourist attractions also stand out, such as El Yeso, El Colorado, San Gabriel, El Manzano, among others.
Embalse El Yeso is one of the many destinations that only one day would take us to visit. With an impressive landscape of the snow-capped mountain range, and waters that captivate all who visit it, El Embalse El Yeso emerges as one of the must-sees that this mountainous area offers us. If what we are looking for is to observe a portrait of nature, away from city noise and have the privilege of seeing birds, snow, water and being able to breathe clean and free air, you have definitely hit your destination.
The Tinoco tunnel is a great engineering work carved in rock and has a length of more than 600 meters. It corresponds to a construction carried out for the transit of the Puente Alto-el Volcán railway. The train stopped working in 1985 and today the facilities are abandoned.
The Chocolate House is one of the most popular and representative tourist attractions of the Cajón del Maipo tourist destination, a mandatory stop for a large part of the tour operators. It is a magical place that in its center has a cafeteria with striking vernacular architecture, which emulates a house built with chocolate, surrounded by a small forest, with corridors, a bonfire and resting places taken from a fairy tale. where we will be able to appreciate the details in design and architecture of one of the oldest and most innovative families in Cajon tourism.
The Plaza de Armas is a meeting place and a must-see for tourists due to its attractions. On weekends and holidays it comes alive with the fair, you can visit it and find interesting typical craft samples from the area, giving the visitor the opportunity to get a nice memory of this trip, to be able to enjoy the fresh air and have all the tranquility outside the city. With the necessary space to walk, to sit, to enjoy the beautiful hills that surround it, with shops close at hand, leafy trees that provide incomparable shade, simply visiting it is worth it.
Nacho was incredibly kind and knowledgeable. He shared fascinating stories about the history of the Andes, making the entire experience even more special. Everything was amazing, and I had such a wonderful time! I highly recommend this experience. Thank you, Nacho, for such a memorable day!
A brilliant day visiting Cajon del Maipo and El Yeso Reservoir. Our guide Marco was great, he kept us all well informed and created a really fun atmosphere. Definitely worth the early start to enjoy some beautiful views! The Casa de Chocolate was also a lovely treat, and the great picnic spread was very tasty. All in all, a great day, I'd definitely recommend!
Very nice trip. Visited Embalse El Yeso, had a little picnic, and finished at Casa del Chocolate. Pauli and Marcelo (driver) were fabulous.
It was canceled due to weather. I was asked to reschedule but, I am leaving Chile the next day, could not reschedule. I am waiting on a refund please
This tour was a wonderful escape from Santiago, with breathtaking Andean scenery and a very well‑organized experience overall. The drive through the canyon offered constant views of mountains, rivers, and small Andean towns, and the turquoise waters of the reservoir were truly stunning in person. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly, sharing interesting facts about the region’s history, flora, and fauna while keeping the group engaged and on schedule. The small picnic stop with local wine and snacks was a really nice touch and made the long day feel relaxed and special. It is a full‑day trip with an early pickup, but the landscapes and overall organization make it absolutely worth it, and I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Santiago
Generally speaking it was good. I feel that I didn't connect with the guide entirely, I also noticed that there was no translation for the attendees who didn't speak Spanish. The guide was sometimes a bit disorganized which resulted in a group that was too scattered. Anyway it was good, I really highlight the driver who was even willing to share tourist information supporting the guide at all times.
Great trip. Service and efficient agency. I recommend.
It was a super nice experience and out of the ordinary for what the city offers, where I always have enough time to carry out each activity. Both the driver and the guide were very pleasant and generated an aura of closeness with the group. Experience 100% recommended for anyone who wants to know a little more about our country.
The trip was incredible! The way guide Ignácio led the tour, bringing history and context, made the trip a true immersive lesson in Chilean history. It made a big difference to me since I am Brazilian and it was my first visit to the country. Highly recommend!
I loved the trip! ❤️ The only thing that made us a little sad was not being able to get to the lagoon because the road was closed due to a natural disaster. But, even so, we had an incredible experience! We went to a beautiful stream and enjoyed every moment. 🏔️✨ Marcelo and Pauline made everything even more special: super nice, attentive, and great people! We loved the experience and will certainly take great memories of this day. ❤️
Beautiful Cajón del Maipo, beautiful experience accompanied by a great guide in charge, Paulina, and with Marcelo as the driver, a great tour.
Wonderful experience! Pauli's guide and Driver Marcelo were excellent every minute, it was very worth it! Thanks a lot!
Attentive, cordial team that makes the experience light and incredible. Loved it.
Incredible, Pablo Radiooo was the best guide I've met here in Chile I will remember every detail forever. The driver Angelo is very helpful and a good person
The best everything good, the guide Pablo Rayó and the driver Anghelo very good.
My mom and I had an incredible experience on this tour. It was quite cold and the hike was a challenge, but reaching the goal and enjoying the snow, the clear sky, and the views made it all worth it. Brahian was a great support throughout the adventure, always attentive and encouraging us to keep going. A beautiful experience and 100% recommended!!
I made the reservation and they canceled the tour the day before. I did not receive a credit card refund of R$819,29. I contacted Tac several times and it has been more than 15 days and I have not been refunded. Be careful!!! It's not a suitable company!!!
Incredible tour, with very good guide, which told us part of the history of the place, referring to ancient times as the wars during the Spanish colonization, and the operation of the waters of this place to supply the city, as were given such rocky formations, informed us of the risks of the area as well.
Very good communication and history of the city, punctuality driver and guide Claudio and Paulinia very great spends the afternoon with you
The guide demonstrated a lot of knowledge about the region, its history, geography and local curiosities, making the journey even more interesting. In addition, he was attentive, organized and always available to clarify doubts. The driving of the group was done with safety and punctuality, something very important considering the conditions of the road to the dam. The guide also cared about everyone’s well-being, giving clear guidelines and providing enough time to appreciate the landscape and take pictures.
Everything was excellent. The guide Paulina and the driver Marcelo were very kind and attentive at all times. I recommend it 100%
Very nice everything, amazing scenery and a separate mention for our guide Ignacio, always attentive and very friendly answering all our questions. A genius. A very good idea to toast in the middle of that beautiful landscape. Greetings from Buenos Aires.
Juanjo and Alejo, excellent service. The plan is mandatory to do in Santiago
It was a very good walk! Very organized. The Brahian guide was impeccable in attention, care and dedication with Everyone in the group. Passed all the information and stories of the place. The view is amazing!
Loved the place and the Alejandro Guide excellent entertaining and high content communication. Many congratulations to the guide.
What an amazing place but also this is accompanied when a person devotes love and passion to his work, thank you very much Alejandro for that dedication you have in love to do and it is transmitted in how we as a family enjoy such a wonderful place, thank you very much and God bless you always
Very good, our guide Paulina and the driver Marcelo are great!! We love the walk
I would like to highlight the excellent work of coordinator Paula and driver Marcelo; their attention and the course's development were impeccable. Excellent tour. However, I consider it urgent that the agency review the place where they make the first stop for breakfast (service that is not included). It is a pity that such a beautiful experience is marred by such a low quality restaurant. The food is neither fresh nor rich, and the prices do not match what they serve. It is generally a 'tourist trap' that leaves a bad first impression of the tour. El Cajon del Maipo has much better options; I do not recommend this place at all.
Excellent experience, very nice atmosphere guide Pauli and driver Marcelo excellent!!
Very good, punctual and the guide Miss Pauli very prepared, entertaining and friendly, let alone driver Marcelo.
Excellent experience. We went with Guia Pauli and the driver Marcelo. Both are very friendly and kind. It is worth seeing, I recommend it to everyone.
Super complete and enjoyable, the guide super clear and attentive. We were able to enjoy each stop without being running and being able to appreciate the beauty of each place.
Great experience, highly recommended. Unique landscapes!! The very good guide!
I went to Cajon Maipú, El belse with the Jesus guide. There is no way to express my gratitude and satisfaction with the ride with the guide Jesus and his wife, the driver of the vehicle. They are simply the maximum. In Santiago do not miss the opportunity to take a walk with them. Besides everything, they take wonderful photos
Excellent tour to get to know and have an idea of the mountain range, beautiful landscapes to highlight the Bastian guide, very attentive to every detail, friendly, always willing to take photos. All very well explained so if you want to have a good experience and treasure nice memories, sign up for this tour.
We spent a spectacular day on the excursion to El Yeso Reservoir. From the beginning everything was as agreed: punctuality, organization and very well coordinated times. But beyond that, what made the difference was the weather of the day. With Alejandro (the guide) we have a lot of fun, laugh, enjoy every stop and really get into the history and the environment thanks to his explanations, always clear and enthusiastic. Fernando the driver was impeccable, very professional and friendly throughout the tour. It was one of those days that you enjoy from start to finish and that remain in the memory. We would definitely recommend it.
Very good and interesting.thanks to the guide Alejandro and driver Fernando for the assistance and for the beautiful tour.
Delighted of the gypsum reservoir.. Great unique experience... Good guide and good driver. Excellent tour I recommend 😉
All excellent recommended total. If anyone asks me xany in stgo I would indicate this one. The guide and driver excellent people and professionals.
The tour was excellent! The guide was extremely attentive, helpful and always willing to help. It showed a lot of knowledge about the places visited and made the experience even more enjoyable. I highly recommend!
Excellent attention, Santiago Tours, good guides, very good service. 10 out of 10, recommendable, we spent a beautiful day in Maipo Cajon
Meeting the Cajon del Maipo was an incredible and unparalleled experience for my family. The guide Alejandro is great, very friendly and attentive; has demonstrated a lot of knowledge about the region, providing a lot of information about the history of the place. The driver is also great.
Alejandro and Gino 2 total geniuses. Beautiful excursion! Thank you. We recommend 100% the excursion, unique landscapes of the mountain range
Very good tour, with beautiful scenery to make good photos, good time distribution and punctuality, we picnicked after climbing a waterfall that was also very good
It was a very pleasant, super organized experience, there were mechanical drawbacks that were obviously unforeseen by the state of the road and resolved in the best way. I recommend the service.
Excellent guide Alejandro, with experience and knowledge. Good mood and maintained joy and coexistence in the group. It is widely recommended.
The tour very nice , well explained and thanks to Alejandro's guide for its good atmosphere great humor and good recommendations in general only thing to change would not go to the chocolate house the attention is not good and pity because they have good products but the girls attend you terrible
It was the best experience here in chile. Alejandro was an excellent guide with incredible energy that made the experience better still. The place is beautiful, the food and toast spectacular! The chocolate house was delicious but unfortunately the attention there was terrible. Last day Chilean energy and we leave with the best of all experiences on this tour! Thanks again to Alejandro for his great attitude.
The experience with the agency and the guide Alejandro was excellent, the agency responded quickly to book departure, in terms of prices is very good compared to other agencies, we were picked up punctually at the hotel and the attitude of the guide along the way was very chevere, we felt very good, the sharing of wine and snacks was delicious. We just didn’t like the chocolate house very much because of the attention of those who work there, I don’t know if it was full but the workers had bad attitude to attend to us. The rest was perfect I recommend 100%. Very organized and accomplished.
Wonderful experience, all very beautiful. Staff and guide very well organized and attentive, views and very beautiful landscapes.
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