Hiking El Morado Natural Monument

Hiking El Morado Natural Monument

Cajón del Maipo is a stunning mountainous gorge.
It’s an outdoor lover’s paradise, with endless amounts of fresh air and beautiful trails to explore.
Together with our local guides who love Cajón del Maipo, you will can enjoy and know everything you need to know about the area.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Monumento Natural El Morado, Ruta G-25, Km. 93, San Jose de Maipo Chile

The starting point of the hike is in Baños Morales, a mountain village at 1,900 meters of altitude (6,200 ft). The trail leads to the beautiful San Francisco Glacier lookout at 2,500 meters (8,200 ft) and the Morales Glacier lagoon. During the hike we will have a refreshing stop at “Aguas de Panimávida”, iron-rich carbonated waters that directly spills out from the earth. Difficulty level is medium. This tour is recommended for people in good physical shape.
Your tour starts with early morning pickup from your hotel in the Santiago area. From there, you will head to El Morado Natural Monument National Park, which is located 93 kms (57 miles) from Santiago. The trek will start in Baños Morales, a mountain village at 1,900 meters (6,200 ft) above sea level. You will take a trail that leads to the beautiful San Francisco Glacier 2,500 meters altitude (8,200 ft) and the Morales lagoon. During this hike, you will stop at a natural spring of iron-rich carbonated water called “Aguas de Panimávida”. Then, enjoy typical food in the mountains and then hike back for about 5 miles (4 kms) to the starting point. Connect with nature and enjoy this park on a great day trip. At the end of the tour you will be able to taste some good appetizzrs and some chilean wine.

Duration: 8 hours