Cajón del Maipo - The beauties of Embalse el Plaster and Baños Colina. Cajon del Maipo is a special place in the Andes and Chile is a country that really impresses with its natural beauties. When traveling to this destination it is advisable to contact a tour to Cajon del Maipo due to the unpaved and rugged terrain of the region, which requires a suitable car and certain driver experience. Location Located at the foot of the Andes, at heights ranging from 2,500 to 3,000 meters altitude, 100 km from the Chilean capital Santiago, Cajon del Maipo is one of the most requested tours for nature lovers and adventurers. Leaving from Santiago to our first stop in El Pueblo de San José del Maipo, it is an average of 2 hours, which is why we usually leave a little early to do this tour. Arriving at the small village, we have a strategic stop for the bathroom, we suggest to our travelers that they try the empanada in the place that is a delight and done conserving the purest Chilean tradition. We continue our journey through an incredible landscape of rivers and waterfalls that spring from the enormous mountains of the Andes Mountains. The most noteworthy that certain mountains have different colors due to the high concentration of iron or copper, it is possible to see several holes in some of them, which show the exploitation of mining companies in the region. Termas Colinas Our first stop is at the highly recommended Termas Colinas, located at 3,000 meters altitude in the Andes. There are 7 natural pools with clear turquoise waters that are naturally heated by the volcanic activity of the dormant San José Volcano. We stay in the place for about 2 hours in the pools, taking advantage of
Cajón del Maipo – The beauties of Embalse el Plaster and Baños Colina. Cajon del Maipo is a special place in the Andes and Chile is a country that really impresses with its natural beauties. When traveling to this destination it is advisable to contact a tour to Cajon del Maipo due to the unpaved