El Morado Day Trip from Santiago
Overview of the tour in Santiago
We’ll take the road to the mountains through the canyon formed by the Maipo river: Cajón del Maipo, located in the southeastern portion of Santiago, until we get into the sector of Baños Morales, from where we will start our hike through the 30.09km² (7,435ha) protected area, declared Natural Monument in 1974.
The first section is the steepest of the route, nevertheless quite friendly. After about an hour hike up we will stop in the sector of Panimávidas Mineral Waters, where we can admire the stunning scenery that provides the nearby mountains and unique groundwater outcrops resting on stained bodies that tell us about the presence of mineral concentrations such as iron. Then, we continue walking by the now almost flat trail until we get to Morales Lagoon, propitious place to rest and recharge energies with a delicious lunch while we contemplate the mountains El Morado as a northern backdrop, Union to the east and northwest San Francisco and its namesake glacier.
If we are fast enough and feel the mountain impulse to go further, we could reach the best lookout of San Francisco glacier. One hour will take us from the lagoon to this viewpoint, last stop before heading back.
This activity includes:
- Maipo Canyon
- Baños Morales del Cajón del Maipo
- El Morado hanging glacier
- Transport
- Box lunch: one sandwich and a large salad
- cereal bar
- chocolate or cookies
- tea or an isotonic drink
- two fruits and water
- First aid kit
- Snowshoes if needed
- Park entrance fee
- Trekking poles
On arrival
Pick up at the hotel
Things to note
RECOMMENDATIONS
Warm and windproof clothes
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Sunblock
Hiking shoes
Thermal shirt (long sleeves if possible)
Winter:
Sunglasses (important)
Winter hat
Waterproof hiking boots
Parka or waterproof jacket
Gloves
Free Cancellation
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.
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