Cajón del Maipo
About 1 hr 15 min by car from Santiago
A canyon in the Andes with rafting, hot springs and hiking.
Why locals go
The mountains right outside the city.
Visiting Santiago?
At 1 hr 15 min by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Santiago for your flight home.
What to book
- Rafting the Maipo River
- Termas Valle de Colina hot springs
- Hike to El Morado glacier
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Hot springs under the Andes
- Mountain cabin
With friends
- Whitewater rafting
- Glacier hike to El Morado
When to go
Year-round.