There is a shrine to the folk saint Difunta Correa located past the Carabineros police station at Las Vizcachas. Also, as a throwback to 1960s United States pop culture, there is also a drive-in movie theater called the...
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Cajón del Maipo, Around Santiago, Santiago, Chile
Pirque offers the small-town charm impossible to find in nearby bustling Santiago. The village is located on the outskirts of the Cajón. Most famously, the town is home to Viña Concha y Toro, Chile’s largest winery. Pirque is also a nice place to find quality leather goods on weekends....
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Cajón del Maipo, Around Santiago, Santiago, Chile
Continue 23km southeast from Pirque to find the 13,000-hectare Reserva Nacional Río Clarillo. This tributary canyon of the Cajón boasts a beautiful river, forest and wildlife - including the endangered Chilean iguana. Hiking the reserve’s trails and picnicking are popular activities at this...
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Cajón del Maipo, Around Santiago, Santiago, Chile
Located 15km past San José, the relaxed mountain atmosphere of San Alfonso is a fantastic place to clear one’s head. The area also offers excellent rafting, kayaking, horseback riding and breathtaking views of the Andes. The best time to head here is on weekdays or out of season to avoid large...
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Cajón del Maipo, Around Santiago, Santiago, Chile
The long dirt road from San Gabriel runs into Baños Colina ($17, Tel: 56-2-6395266). Here you can view the impressive springs that overlook the valley or arrange horseback rides—it's possible to make a trip across the border to Argentina, though it must be arranged well ahead of time. There is...
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Cajón del Maipo, Around Santiago, Santiago, Chile