Cajón del Maipo: excursion to El Yeso Reservoir
Highlights
- Enjoy the biodiversity and special climate of El Yeso Reservior
- Enjoy a safe trip under the guidance of experienced guides
- Complete and comprehensive offer in one place
Overview
Your senses will appreciate this experience!
The El Yeso reservoir is located in the Andes Mountains at an altitude of 2,500 meters above sea level, in the commune of San José de Maipo. El Cajón del Maipo is a natural area with a quite diverse and special climate. Tours can be modified or one of the points described can be reached when road or weather conditions do not allow it. This will be evaluated by the guide according to his experience.
Impressive landscape formed by the turquoise waters and the imposing mountains in the backgroundir is located in the Andes Mountains at an altitude of 2,500 meters above sea level, in the commune of San José de Maipo.
After crossing the different towns that are on the sides of the Maipo River , we will stop to visit the town of San Jose de Maipo , where whoever wants to can have breakfast.
We will visit the Tinoco tunnel, built in 1906, through which a small railway used to connect the high bridge with the mining town El Volcan.
Before reaching the reservoir, we will stop at las cáscaras, an abandoned mining camp that was built so that the workers could withstand the inclement weather, so hostile in the area (today we only observe it from the outside since it is closed).
From there, continuing along a rustic road, we arrive at the impressive landscape of El Yeso Reservoir, with its turquoise waters and imposing mountains in the background always covered with a blanket of snow . It is the perfect backdrop to immortalize the moment with a good photograph.
Duration: eight hours
Capacity: minimum 2 people. Maximum 44 people
Degree of difficulty: physical conditions suitable for the height of the place (2800 masl)
- Day 1 - Excursion to El Yeso Reservoir
6:00 Pick up hotel, private home or meeting point
8:00 Arrival to San Jose de Maipo town , optional breakfast (not included)
9:00 Tour through the different towns that are on the sides of the Maipo River
9:30 Arrived to El Yeso Reservoir
12:30 Tinico Tunnel , mythical railway tunnel that linked high bridge with the Volcano
14:00 Break for lunch
15:00 Visit to the Chocolate House
15:40 Departure to Santiago. Arrival in Santiago at approximately 5:00 p.m.
- Tourist transport
- Expert guide in the destination
- Personal Expenses
- Tips