Santiago : Hike Cajon del Maipo, Laguna, Brunch and Chocolate

Full-day winter tour from Santiago to Cajón del Maipo, with round-trip transfer and bilingual guide. The tour begins with a snowshoe and trekking pole hike to Laguna del Encañado, a historic refuge at 2,600 meters surrounded by native vegetation. On the way there are binoculars and monoculars to observe the Mesón Alto Glacier, and the area is home to condors, piuquenes, taguas, and Andean ducks. Upon arrival, an outdoor brunch awaits you with views of the snowy mountain range. On the way back, visit Casa Chocolate, a unique place in Cajón del Maipo with fantasy architecture, where a snack with hot chocolate, tea, or coffee is included. The closing is in the Plaza de San José de Maipo, founded in 1792 and declared a Historical Monument of Chile. Snowshoe hike subject to weather conditions. Tour for those over 12 years old.

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