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Los Andes and Portillo

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In the middle of a beautiful natural landscape and a cultural and historical zone, this destination is the main grape-cultive center in the area, with high quality wines.

It has different wine networks in the Aconcagua Valley and Potrerillo, a very important ski center in South America.

The Corazon and Jahuel Springs are another attractions of the region, which offers medicinal baths.

It's a good weather area, perfect for outdoor activities and adventure sports in San Felipe, Putaendo, Santa Maria, Catemu, Panquehue, Llay Llay, Los Andes, Rinconada, Calle Larga and San Esteban.

Attractions

Historical, cultural and grape cultive interest zone. It has springs and a ski center.

Activities

Trekking, hiking, ski or randonne, snowboard, high mountain tours, climbing, horseback ridings, flora and fauna contemplation, bird watch, photography.

Location

Fifth region.

How to get there?

Land route, by Route 60. From Santiago and Valparaiso in Route 57.

When to go?

All year long.

Climate

Mediterraneo weather. There is cloudiness in the shore all year long and the temperature is homogeneous. The annual media precipitations is 450 milimeters during winter time. In the interior, the rain reaches the 250 milimiters per year.

In the Andes, there is a cold high weather, with low temperatures and solid rain.

Services

Housing, food, outdoor activities, roads, camping.

Surroundings

Domingo Faustino Sarmiento House, Jose Antonio Salinas House, Aconcagua Valley-San Esteban Viña Network, Portillo Winter Complex, Juancal, Santa Teresa de los Andes Sanctuary, Rinconada de Silva, Jahuel Springs, Corazon Springs.

They recommend us

  • "Excellent planning of several freelance and company based guides. No problems for the entire 11 days booked through Visit Chile. Many thanks"

    April/2011

    Vlad Tiglariu

  • "The whole tripe was excelent, some guide were better than others, but in general very pleasant..."

    October/2011

    Claire Roussel

  • "Great service - Paulina Mardones was superb! Your tour guides were all excellent! All enjoyable stays at the hotels you booked! Thanks for making our vacation a wonderful experience!"

    July/2011

    Regan Schwartz

  • "My vacation was great , no problems"

    April/2011

    Kenneth Moore

  • "Katherine Maggio was very helpful and responded quickly, thanks"

    March/2011

    John Gore

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