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Adventure San José de Maipo

Cajón del Maipo for Families: Wildlife Refuge and Hot Chocolate
Activity
With transport
Walking
3 km
Duration
8h 30m
Group size
Runs with 2 people · max 10
Languages
English, Spanish, Portuguese

Overview

A family day in the Cajón del Maipo: a guided visit to a refuge for rescued native wildlife (pumas, condors, foxes), a hot chocolate at Casa Chocolate and a short trail to a waterfall in a nature sanctuary.

Highlights

  • Pumas, condors and foxes rescued and cared for in the Andes
  • A family day: easy walking and stories for all ages
  • Hot chocolate at Casa Chocolate
  • A waterfall trail in a nature sanctuary

Itinerary

Approximate times for the 09:00 departure.

  1. 01

    09:00Meet at the MUT 15 min

    Meet your guide at the MUT (Mercado Urbano Tobalaba), next to Tobalaba metro.

  2. 02

    09:15Into the Cajón del Maipo 90 min

    Along the Maipo river to San José de Maipo.

  3. 03

    10:45Hot chocolate at Casa Chocolate 30 min

    A hot chocolate at the house-shaped chocolate shop.

  4. 04

    11:15The wildlife refuge 150 min

    A guided visit to a refuge that rescues native animals, and why they can no longer return to the wild.

  5. 05

    13:45Lunch on your own by the river 75 min

    A spot by the Maipo river, with several options.

  6. 06

    15:00Waterfall trail 60 min

    A short trail to a waterfall in the nature sanctuary.

  7. 07

    16:00Back to the MUT 90 min

    Drive back to the MUT, Tobalaba.

Included in the price

  • Entry and guided visit to the wildlife refuge
  • Hot chocolate at Casa Chocolate

Plus transport, a trilingual local guide · group of 10 at most

Why it costs what it costs

Over 8h 30m, everything on the route is included: nothing to pay on the spot, and the ride from the MUT is covered too. Plus a local guide who speaks your language and a group that never goes over 10 people.

What’s included

  • Transport from the meeting point and back
  • Trilingual guide
  • Entry and guided visit to the wildlife refuge
  • Hot chocolate at Casa Chocolate
  • Water
  • Group photos taken by your guide, sent after the tour
  • Never more than 10 people, even with more bookings: we split the group

Not included

  • Lunch not included. We take you to a spot with several options, between US$25 and US$40, with a vegetarian choice.
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup (optional add-on)

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • A light jacket
  • Sunscreen and a hat

Good to know

Made for families with children. Easy walking. Departure from the MUT (Mercado Urbano Tobalaba, Tobalaba metro); hotel pickup can be added when booking.

Booking conditions

  • Minimum 2 people per booking.
  • Runs with 2 people. If a departure does not reach it, we tell you in advance and you choose: another date at no cost, private (paying the difference) or a full refund.
  • Never more than 10 people per group: if there are more bookings on the same day, we split the group.
  • Online booking closes 48 hours before the start.
  • Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start.
  • We meet at a fixed, easy-to-find point (photo and directions below and in your voucher).
  • Hotel pickup in the city of Santiago can be added when booking.
  • Pay by card (Mercado Pago), PayPal, bank transfer (CLP, USD or EUR) or Pix; instant confirmation by email.

Good to know

  • We leave on time from the meeting point; travel times are approximate and may shift with traffic.

Where we meet

The illustrated façade of Mercado Urbano Tobalaba
Meeting point
MUT – Mercado Urbano Tobalaba
Address
Av. Apoquindo 2730, Las Condes
How to get there
Metro Tobalaba (Lines 1 and 4): take the exit to Av. Apoquindo; the MUT is right there. We meet at its main entrance on Apoquindo, under the MUT sign.
Be there at
08:45 (15 minutes before departure)
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Cancellation

Cancel up to 48 hours before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations and no-shows are not refundable.

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