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Adventure Santo Domingo

Parque Tricao: South America’s Largest Aviary, Flower Gardens and Lagoon

Activity
With transport
Walking
4 km
Duration
8h 15m
Group size
Runs with 2 people · max 10
Languages
English, Spanish, Portuguese

Overview

A full day on the coast at Parque Tricao, near Santo Domingo: the largest free-flight aviary in South America (around 800 birds of more than 50 species), a walkway through the treetops, native flower gardens, a lagoon and wetland.

Highlights

  • Walk inside South America’s largest free-flight aviary, among some 800 birds
  • Cross the hanging bridge through the treetops
  • Native flower gardens and the botanical garden in bloom
  • Lagoon and wetland with herons, swans and ducks

Itinerary

Approximate times for the 08:45 departure.

  1. 01

    08:45Meet at the MUT 15 min

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

  2. 02

    09:00Drive to Santo Domingo 105 min

    About 1 hour 45 minutes west to the coast of the Valparaíso region.

  3. 03

    10:45The great aviary 90 min

    Inside the free-flight aviary: some 800 birds of more than 50 species, on paths at three levels and a hanging bridge through the treetops.

  4. 04

    12:15Gardens and lagoon 75 min

    The botanical garden and native flowers, then the lagoon and wetland trail.

  5. 05

    13:30Picnic in the park 90 min

    A picnic among the gardens, included.

  6. 06

    15:00Back to Santiago 120 min

    Return drive to the MUT, Tobalaba.

Included in the price

  • Park entry
  • The aviary
  • Raft ride on the lagoon
  • The botanical garden
  • A picnic in the park
  • A monocular to take home

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

Why it costs what it costs

Over 8h 15m, 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 with driver
  • Trilingual local guide
  • Park entry
  • The aviary
  • Raft ride on the lagoon
  • The botanical garden
  • A picnic in the park
  • A monocular to take home
  • 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

  • Canopy (optional, on request)
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup (optional add-on)

What to bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Sunscreen and hat
  • Light jacket
  • Binoculars if you have them

Good to know

Small group or private. The park opens Wednesday to Sunday (daily in January and February). 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.

The route on the map

Approximate locations. Use Ctrl + scroll (or two fingers) to zoom.

Approximate locations. Use Ctrl + scroll (or two fingers) to zoom.

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
08:30 (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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