Santiago and Cajón del Maipo
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Santiago and Cajón del Maipo

Chile - Metropolitana

About this destination

Santiago, the capital of Chile, together with the Cajón del Maipo offers urban life, museums, hills with panoramic views and nearby mountain nature with rivers and glaciers.

🔗 Official links

Check official sources for opening times, prices, temporary closures and other important information before your trip

📍 This destination is part of these routes:

Seasons throughout the year

🔴 High season🟡 Shoulder season🟢 Low season

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Jan
70%
 
Feb
65%
 
Mar
75%
 
Apr
80%
 
May
40%
 
Jun
35%
 
Jul
30%
 
Aug
35%
 
Sep
70%
▼ Now
Oct
75%
 
Nov
65%
 
Dec
70%

Places to visit

Discover the best attractions in this destination

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San Cristóbal Hill

San Cristóbal Hill

Hill with panoramic views of Santiago and a sanctuary at the top

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Plaza de Armas

Plaza de Armas

Historic centre of Santiago with the cathedral and colonial buildings

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El Yeso Reservoir

El Yeso Reservoir

Turquoise reservoir in the Cajón del Maipo, ideal for trekking and photos

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📍 How to get there

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🏨 Hotels

Hotel Cumbres Lastarria

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🕐 Opening hours: 24 hours

📞 Contact: +56 2 2345 6789

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NH Collection Santiago

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🕐 Opening hours: 24 hours

📞 Contact: +56 2 2234 5678

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🍽️ Restaurants

Peumayén

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💰 Estimated price: $40-80

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Fuente Alemana

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💰 Estimated price: $20-40

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🚗 Transport

✈️ Flights

From: Buenos Aires
Duration: 3.5 hours
Price: $150-300

🚌 Buses

From: Valparaíso
Duration: 2 hours
Price: $10-15
Schedule: Departures every 30 minutes
Route: Valparaíso - Santiago

🚕 Taxis

Name: Taxi Santiago
Plate: STG-001
📞 Contact: +56 9 1234 5678
Name: Uber Santiago
Plate: STG-002
📞 Contact: +56 9 8765 4321


🎯 Tours

Santiago Tours

📍 Places they visit: San Cristóbal Hill, Plaza de Armas, Memory Museum, Bellavista neighbourhood

🕐 Horario: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

📞 Phone: +56 9 1111 2222

Andes Explorer

📍 Places they visit: Cajón del Maipo, El Yeso Reservoir, Colina hot springs

🕐 Horario: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

📞 Phone: +56 9 3333 4444

🍽️ Typical dishes and drinks

Taste the traditional flavours of this region

Completo

Completo

Cazuela

Cazuela

Mote con Huesillo

Mote con Huesillo

Recommended products for your trip

Essential items we recommend packing for Santiago and Cajón del Maipo

Type L / C power adapter

Type L / C power adapter

Adapter with three aligned round pins, compatible with Chilean sockets (220V).

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Sunglasses with UV400 protection

Sunglasses with UV400 protection

Lenses with high protection against the extreme radiation of the northern desert and glacier areas.

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Thermal base layer (first layer)

Thermal base layer (first layer)

Thermal top and bottom garments to cope with the extreme cold of Patagonia or nights in Atacama.

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