Cajón del Maipo Tour: Valle Colina hotsprings
Enjoy the peacefulness and relax in this beautiful mountain range area
Beautiful mountain area where you can enjoy relaxing thermal baths in the rustic hot springs of Valle de Colina. A place far from the stress of the city, where you can see a great variety of endemic flora and fauna.
Full day excursion to Colina Valley hoy springs
A hidden place, majestic and silent at the foot of the Andes. The thermal baths are located 104 Kms. From Santiago and at 3,500 masl. The natural pools arranged as open-air terraces formed by the calcareous deposits of thermal water with temperatures of up to 70ºC, allow to enjoy a relaxing and therapeutic bath of mineral waters and mud while observing the fascinating natural surroundings of the riverside by the river. Sometimes, the hot spring bath can be combined in harmony with a cool drizzle in the middle of summer.
To this place you arrive right by the Road to the Volcano. We begin by following a dirt road that leaves from San Gabriel. 14 Kms. Before reaching the Thermal Center, a gravel road has been provided for easy access.
The activities that can be enjoyed in this place, in addition to the thermal baths, are recreational walks, horseback riding and climbing in nearby hills such as Cerro Puntiagudo (approx. 4,100 meters above sea level).
The recommendations are the same when you visit natural areas with these characteristics: throw the trash in the established places, and if there are none, take it with you. Respect the environment and the tranquility of the rest of the visitors. What to bring? Sunglasses, sunscreen, swimsuit.
Practical information
Price from $ 97
Season: October 1th to June
Full day: 10 hours
Capacity: minimum 2 people
Degree of difficulty: physical conditions suitable for the height of the place (3,500 masl)
Includes: transportation, entrance fees Thermal baths, tour guide, bottle of water, snack, wine tasting and cold table.
Itinerary:
7:00 am Departure from the hotel
9:00 am Arrival to San Jose de Maipo, main town of the commune
11:00 am Arrival to he thermal baths
15:30 pm Return from the hot springs to Santiago
18:00 Arrival to the hotel
Cajon del Maipo is a natural zone with a special and diverse weather. Tours could be modified or some attractions could be avoided depending of the climate. This will be judged by the tour guide according to his experience in the area. In case some of the places mention in the description are avoided, 20% of the amount paid will be refunded.