Absolutely beautiful but the road feels like a death trap

I came here on a day trip from Santiago as I wanted to cross the Andes off my list, but this is one of the few places I felt was a waste of time and money. It looks beautiful in winter, but in the summer it's just barren rock. But even so, it's just a reservoir surrounded by low barren mountains, nothing special. I can drive a couple hours from my house and see much nicer alpine lakes. If you've never been to the mountains before, sure you come here. Othwerwise, it's not worth it at all. Not to mention when we were there, there were tour vans illegally driving on the path and some local kid threw a rock at a fox. Actually, the fox sighting was the only thing that made it worth it.

Is a very scenic place with turquoise water and mountain views. The road is narrow and partly unpaved, so drive carefully. Nearby there is a small, mediocre café where you can buy water, empanadas, and instant coffee, but it’s better to bring everything with you. A quiet spot for photos and short walks.

A very beautiful place. The scenery was amazing, I totally enjoyed the view despite the freezing cold. This is a place totally worth visiting

Fantastic view. Out of this world colours of the water, mountains birds. Great to have parking place and cute cafes in the way. Road by car is not for the faint hearted but totally passable with a normal car.

Wonderful place! It's different in summer and winter and on both seasons the view is amazing. It's really close to Santiago and on summer you can go just by yourself. Rent a car and take your time there, guided tours will be expensive and you'll leave the place still wanting to stay a little longer. On winter though maybe a guided tour would be safer but on summer, go by yourself on a rented car!

Visited this wonderful location twice whilst on a trips to Santiago. We went both times with a great company called Ski total and arrived at the location after approx 2hr drive out of the city. The scenery is truly breathtaking and stunning with plenty of wonderful photo opportunities. There is a mobile refreshment van a short walk away if your feeling a bit peckish and a picnic area with toilets a short 10 min drive away. It really is a must visit location if visiting Santiago.

It may sound crazy but I drive through and walked this tunnel. Almost about in the middle it’s pitch black dark you can’t see anything . It was fun

Good place to visit. A little creepy but fun! :) We stopped by on the way to Cajón del Maipo. It has an interesting history behind it.

Emotional place with a cold and eerie feeling. RIP to the 20,000+ souls killed there by the dictatorship

Nice roadside attraction on the way from Santiago to Cajón del Maipo. The estructure itself is interesting, about 500ft long (from one end the other end can almost be seen) and can be traversed either on foot or with a small vehicle (ie, no larger than a medium-sized pickup). If traversing on vehicle, send someone on foot first to the other end so they warn off any vehicle trying to traverse in the reverse direction (otherwise you or it will need to go through a rather difficult and tight rear driving session).

When going back from Embalse el Yeso the tour guide offered to stop at the Tinoco tunnel a place where a guy killed himself because of a broken heart. The tunnel became a place of pilgrimage for locals. The "tour" is going through the dark tunnel. I personally was concerned about robbery but everything went well.

It is a must when you go to cajon del maipo

Very interesting spot

Just wow! Must visit, if you are in Santiago! Great unspoiled spot just in couple of hours or so ride from Santiago. Easily accessible without pricey tours - there are several buses running, including regular (every day in summer time; weekends - in winter time) MetroBus MB-72 (starts from Terminal Bellavista de La Florida at 7:30; starts back to Santiago from Banos Morales at 18:00, 8K pesos per person for roundtrip). Hike is relatively easy, compared to Cerro Pochoco/ Cerro Manquehue and involves almost no climbing; takes around 8 KM from the start of the route (Baños Morales) to end of the route (Glaciar San Francisco). 5-6 hours should be enough for roundtrip (including some time for bird watching, flowersniffing and enjoying great scenery). Be sure to have plenty of water (2 liters per person worked in our case), hiking shoes, sunscreen (little to no shade on the route).

Perfect! A beautiful sight and not crowded with tourists. A 6 km total trekking with gorgeous views of the canyon.

Really worthwhile, a rather short trekking to a glacier valley. Small fee to paid at the entrance to be registered and stay safe.

Very nice hot spring area, the wind in the valley is a bit strong, but once you are in the water, it's warm enough to make you forget the wind. No hot water for shower, so be prepared. Charging room gets crowded in the afternoon.

Steep trail for the first mile up to the laguna, but flattens out.

Absolutely loved this hike please add this to your itinerary while in Chile. Bring some good boots, hiking poles will help for sure. I can't wait to go back!!

Great place for mountain trekking, gorgeous views, great chance to see the glacier even during the summer.

(Translated by Google) It's been a long time since I was there at San Francisco Glacier (2011), but the memory is still fresh. It was a bit of a hassle getting there. It wasn't the path itself that was difficult, but rather the journey to the starting point of the path. Without the sensational persuasive skills of Julio (El Brasileño), who convinced a taxi driver to please take us to the starting point, we would probably have stayed at the bottom. The three of us, El Checo, El Brasileño y El Suizo, then hiked the relatively easy route to the glacier. Actually, up there you are almost only a stone's throw away from Argentina. The beautiful nature on the way to the glacier and there itself can be seen very well in the photos. (Original) Es ist zwar schon lange her (2011), dass ich dort beim San Francisco Glacier war, aber die Erinnerung ist noch frisch. Es war etwas mühsam, dorthin zu gelangen. Nicht der Weg als solcher war mühsam, sondern die Anfahrt zum Startpunkt des Weges. Ohne die sensationellen Überredungskünste von Julio (El Brasileño), der einen Taxifahrer davon überzeugte, dass er uns doch bitte zum Startpunkt bringen soll, wären wir wohl unten geblieben. Zu dritt wanderten wir, El Checo, El Brasileño y El Suizo, dann die einigermassen leicht begehbare Strecke zum Glacier. Eigentlich ist man dort oben fast nur noch einen Steinwurf von Argentinien entfernt. Die schöne Natur auf dem Weg zum Glacier und auch dort selber sieht man sehr gut auf den Fotos.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful experience of being, feeling, observing living that journey walking, melting into that beautiful environment of Nature. (Original) Hermosa experiencia de estar, sentir, observar vivir ese recorrido caminando, fundiéndose en esa bello entorno de la Naturaleza.

(Translated by Google) Amazing place (Original) Lugar increíble

Nice and super interesting information about the solar system. Unfortunately it was closed when we arrived.

It's no very funny this place and the food it's so so

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful place, the family tour 120% recommended, the only thing missing was something sweet hehehe. But the astronomers are dry and playful with children. Thank you very much for the experience. (Original) Muy bello lugar, el tour familiar 120% recomendable, solo faltó algo dulce jejeje. Pero las astrónomos secos y ludicos con los niños. Muchas gracias por la experiencia.

(Translated by Google) Wonderful and privileged place from an astronomical point of view but surpassed by the experience itself. Sublime gastronomy and entertaining, cordial and professional attention both in the restoration and in the scientific part, good telescopes of different types. The internal planetarium at dinner was a success, as was the talk before. The management of dim light throughout the experience was another success. Incredible observation, luxurious and beautiful facilities (Original) Lugar maravilloso y privilegiado del punto de vista astronómico pero superado por la experiencia en si. Gastronomía sublime y entretenida atención cordial y profesional tanto en la restauración como en la parte científica buenos telescopios de diferente tipo. El planetario interno en la cena un acierto al igual que la charla antes. El manejo de la luz tenue durante toda la experiencia otro acierto. La observación increíble unas instalaciones de lujo y hermosas

(Translated by Google) Perfect place for a coffee and a snack. Cozy, great service, everything made with great care!! Highly recommended! (Original) Lugar perfeito para um café e um lanche. Aconchegante ótimo atendimento, tudo feito com muito carinho!! Super recomendado!

(Translated by Google) We took an astronomical tour and were pleasantly surprised, excellent service, delicious food and beautiful views! Highly recommended for all who love the stars. The tour is recommended for all ages because you don't have to walk, they take you up by car. Highly recommended. (Original) Tomamos un tour astronómico y nos sorprendió gratamente, excelente atención, rica comidas y hermosas vistas! Muy recomendable para todos los que aman las estrellas. El tour es recomendable para todas las edades por que no debes caminar, te suben en auto. Muy recomendable.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful place, but they should clean the entrance to the tunnel. It is the entry point to your cafeteria, at least put a trash can on your own initiative and keep it clean. This lowers your points. (Original) Precioso lugar, pero debieran limpiar la entrada del tunel. Es el punto de entrada a su cafetería, mínimo poner por iniciativa propia un basurero y mantener limpiecito. Esto le baja puntos.

Relax

(Translated by Google) Trekking to the Devil's Dungeon. Super good experience, the trail is of low intensity, we went with an 8-year-old child and the walk was very comfortable for him, in certain parts of the trail you have to cross the river, but the water level did not exceed the knees. Throughout the trek there is the opportunity to go into the river, and the views are beautiful. It is important that you take your garbage away! In the Devil's Dungeon there were cigarette butts, garbage and lost clothes!! Please let's be responsible with our things and if you see trash, take it down ❤️✨🌿. (Original) Trekking hacia el Calabozo del Diablo. Súper buena experiencia, el sendero es de intensidad baja, fuimos con un niño de 8 años y para el fue muy cómoda la caminata, en ciertas partes del sendero se debe cruzar el rio, pero el nivel del agua no superaba las rodillas. Durante todo el trekking hay oportunidad de meterse al rio, y las vistas son hermosas. Es importante que se lleven su basura! En el Calabozo del diablo habían colillas de cigarro, basura y ropa extraviada!! Por favor seamos responsables con nuestras cosas y si ves basura bajarla ❤️✨🌿.

(Translated by Google) The route is not long to the Devil's Dungeon, but there are sections with stones and ascent. There are several pools before, where you can beat the heat in summer. It opens at 9:00 and you can leave the car past the bathrooms. I recommend going up early. (Original) El recorrido no es largo hasta el Calabozo del diablo, pero hay tramos con piedras y de ascenso. Hay varias pocetas antes, dónde se puede campear el calor en verano. Abre a las 9:00 y puedes dejar el auto pasado los baños. Recomiendo subir temprano.

(Translated by Google) MY OPINION ABOUT THE COYANCO RESERVE CAMPING. Beautiful natural place🌾🏞️, however consider this before you go: 🪨The road at one point is quite rocky and difficult, so you must have a car 🚙🚗that can withstand that type of terrain and movement. 💰The price is $12,000 for camping, this considering that there are only 🚽3 bathrooms and🚿 2 showers (for ♀️and the same amount for ♂️), the faucets of the dishwashers🍽️ outside are quite deteriorated, the water does not come out well but shoots for everywhere. Furthermore, the water💦 runs out of the drums, we must wait for them to replenish it again. AND FEW RUNS 🗑️ that fill up. There are camping tables available, but you must arrive early to grab one. 🐝Wasps galore, if you're afraid of them, don't go hahaha 🎶 People who go alone to CARRET to the place, I have nothing against playing music softly but they play at FULL volume and this happens a lot in high season, when they go in groups, at night especially there is noise in the early morning. ⛲The pools are down on the left side of the campsite so sometimes the paths to go down to bathe are a little difficult, especially for older people 👵 and small children 👧, but there are always some marked paths where you can get off easily. ⛺Be careful, you cannot camp next to the river because the terrain does not allow it, it is very rocky🪨. Although there are people who cross to the other side and put up tents which is not allowed. 🧐Little supervision of the place, as I said there are people who camp outside the camping area and in general, there are no people in charge observing the place or the areas, etc. Therefore, reckless people expose themselves to danger, if they camp far from the camping area there is no road by car that arrives or rescue that arrives quickly. Be cautious.🙏 🚮People sometimes leave beer cans, food trash or packages so sometimes you can find trash on the road. Please pick it up and don't do the same.😮‍💨 The good thing is: ⛲Pozones are wonderful, there are all over the estuary and it is very long. Obviously the water is cold, but in the afternoon it becomes warmer due to the sun. 🚶‍♀️The possibility of trekking, since the terrain is gigantic and the further you go, the better the holes there are, be careful that when the camping area ends there is no more road by car and that's where the trekking begins. 😈You can reach the famous "Devil's Dungeon" personally, it is of medium difficulty but you have to cross the river about 3 times on the way and don't go with children!! There is a moment on the road that is quite dangerous and you can slip. Also, they can be easily LOST, since the signage that is only a white mark or something hanging on a branch sometimes does not look good. 🥲 If you go, do it early and bring food for the road, special shoes, a walking stick. trekking (ideal) and comfortable clothing. The road is about 2.5km one way and the same back. In the end the reward is 🏊‍♀️bathing in the Dungeon well where there is a small waterfall. The pot is pretty deep as you go, we're talking over 1.70. deep.⚠️ Be careful, the place may not be empty, there are quite a few people so they fill the spaces with shadow around the Dungeon. 🌲With all that I wish you a good camping trip and enjoy the nature 🏞️ that this beautiful place offers. Ideally go in low season it is more peaceful 🍃✨. It's a good place to go as a family👨‍👩‍👦‍👦, arrive early to grab a good place with shade✨ PS: bring a sunshade if you want to go swimming in the estuary, because there is no shade at all and a lot of people get burned.☀️and bring chalas or water shoes, there are too many rocks and they bother your feet. PS2: The photo I uploaded is the first signage of the trekking to the Dungeon and a video of the trekking path, and the last one is the Dungeon.📸 (Original) MI OPINIÓN SOBRE EL CAMPING RESERVA COYANCO. Hermoso lugar natural🌾🏞️, sin embargo considera esto antes de ir: 🪨El camino en un momento es bastante rocoso y difícil, así que debes contar con un auto 🚙🚗que pueda soportar ese tipo de terreno y movimiento. 💰El precio $12mil para acampar, esto considerando que solo hay 🚽3 baños y🚿 2 duchas ( para ♀️y la misma cantidad para ♂️), las llaves de los lavaplatos🍽️ de afuera estan bastante deterioradas no sale bien el agua sino que disparada para todos lados. Además el agua💦 se acaba de los tambores, se debe esperar que la vuelvan a reponer. Y POCOS BASUREROS🗑️ que se llenan. Eso sí hay mesas de camping disponibles pero deben llegar temprano para agarrar una. 🐝Avispas por montones, si les tienes miedo mejor no vayas jajaja 🎶 Gente que va solo a CARRETEAR al lugar, no tengo nada en contra de poner música bajito pero ponen a TODO volumen y esto pasa mucho en temporada alta, cuando van en grupo , en la noche sobretodo hay ruido en la madrugada. ⛲Los pozones están abajo al lado izquierdo del camping así que a veces los caminos para bajar a bañarse son un poco difíciles sobretodo para gente mayor 👵y niños pequeños👧, pero siempre hay algunos caminos marcados dónde se baja con facilidad. ⛺Ojo no se puede acampar al lado del río porque el terreno no lo permite, es muy rocoso🪨. Aunque hay gente que cruza al otro lado y pone carpas lo cual no está permitido. 🧐Poca supervisión del lugar, como dije hay gente que acampa fuera de la zona del camping y en general, no hay gente encargada observando el lugar o las zonas etc por lo tanto, la gente imprudente se expone a peligros, si acampan lejos de la zona de camping no hay camino en auto que llegue o rescate que llegue rápido. Sean precavidos.🙏 🚮La gente a veces deja latas de cerveza, basura de comida o paquetes por lo tanto a veces puedes encontrarte basura en el camino. Por favor, recogerla y no hacer lo mismo.😮‍💨 Lo bueno es : ⛲Pozones son maravillosos, hay en todo el estero y es muuuy largo. Obviamente el agua es helada, pero ya en la tarde se pone más tibia por el sol. 🚶‍♀️La posibilidad de hacer trekking, ya que el terreno es gigante y mientras más avanzas, mejores pozones hay, ojo que cuando se acaba la zona del camping no hay más camino en auto y ahí empieza el trekking. 😈Se puede llegar al famoso "Calabozo del Diablo" personalmente es de dificultad media pero hay que cruzar como 3 veces el río en el camino y no vayan con niños!! Hay un momento en el camino que es bastante peligroso y se pueden resfalar. También ,se pueden PERDER fácilmente, ya que la señalética que solo es una marca blanca o algo colgado en una rama a veces no se ven bien.🥲 Si van háganlo temprano y lleven comida para el camino, zapatillas que sean especiales, un bastón para trekking (ideal) y ropa cómoda. El camino es como 2.5km de ida y lo mismo de vuelta. Al final la recompensa es 🏊‍♀️bañarse en el pozo del Calabozo donde hay una pequeña cascada. El pozo es bastante profundo a medida que avanzas, estamos hablando más de 1.70. de profundidad.⚠️ Ojo que igual no es que este vacío el lugar hay bastante gente así que llenan los espacios con sombra al rededor del Calabozo. 🌲Con todo eso les deseo una buena acampada y que disfruten de la naturaleza 🏞️ que ofrece este lindo lugar. Ideal vayan en temporada baja es más pacífico 🍃✨. Es un buen lugar para ir en familia👨‍👩‍👦‍👦, lleguen temprano para agarrar buen lugar con sombra✨ Pd: lleven quitasol si quieren ir a bañarse al estero, porque no hay nada de sombra y muchísima gente queda toda quemada.☀️y lleven chalas o zapatos de agua, hay demasiadas rocas y molestan en los pies. Pd2: Las foto que subí es la primera señalética del trekking al Calabozo y un video del camino del trekking , y el ultimo es el Calabozo.📸

(Translated by Google) Very nice and quiet place to enjoy nature....but unfortunately it was a group of foreigners and they had very loud music and a party in the place, I'm not against them, it's just that they should respect the mountain environment Since it is to listen to the music of the river and the birds and not to disturb other visitors and interrupt with bad habits and disorder, I hope that the administrators pay attention to this situation and worry about spreading respect for the environment and not organizing reels and parties in a place reserved for the flora and fauna of the place. (Original) Lugar muy lindo y tranquilo para disfrutar de la naturaleza....pero lamentablemente fue un grupo de extranjeros y tenian la música muy fuerte y una fiesta en el lugar, no estoy en contra de ellos, solo que deberian respetar el entorno de la montaña, ya que es para escuchar la musica de el rio y las aves y no para molestar a otros visitantes e interrumpir con malos habitos y desorden , ojalá que los administradores pongan ojo con esta situación y se preocupen de difundir el respeto por el entorno y no la organización de carretes y fiestas en un lugar reservado para la flora y fauna del lugar.

(Translated by Google) The place is nice to go for the day, but in the picnic area you don't see many tables, you don't see much investment in the place either. (Original) El lugar es lindo para ir por el día, pero la zona de picnic no se ven muchas mesas, no se ve mucha inversión tampoco en el lugar.

(Translated by Google) A great option for a family getaway, a getaway with friends, or simply an adventure through this mountainous natural paradise. This pleasant setting invites you to enjoy a day or nighttime outdoor getaway, offering safe outdoor activities in a magical setting. (Original) Una buenísima opción para disfrutar de una escapada familiar, amigos o tener simplemente solo una aventura por este paraíso de la naturaleza cordillerana. Este agradable entorno, que invita a una escapada outdoor durante el dia o noche, para realizar actividades al aire libre de forma segura con un entorno mágico.

Beautiful little church.

(Translated by Google) We visited externally in January 2025, on a Saturday, because we searched on Google for mass on Saturdays which would be at 7 pm, but unfortunately it would possibly be out of date, mass on Sundays at 10 am and 12:30 pm. (Original) Visitamos externamente em janeiro de 2025, um sábado, pois pesquisamos no Google sobre missa aos sabado que seria as 19h, mais infelizmente possivelmente estaria desatualizado, missa domingos as 10h e 12h30.

(Translated by Google) Mass at 7 p.m. Today, Thursday, May 15, I attended a beautiful and moving Mass. (Original) Misa 19 hrs. Hoy jueves 15 mayo asistí a misa bomita y emotiva.

(Translated by Google) It is a beautiful church to get married. Ancient, mythical. What you do have to be super methodical about is registration, since they only serve on Tuesday mornings and it is a bit messy. There is not much coordination. I recommend seeing it in advance because there is no father to get married on Saturdays (Original) Es una iglesia hermosa para casarse. Antigua, mítica. Lo que si hay que ser súper metódico con el tema de la inscripción, ya que solo atienden los martes en la mañana y es un poco desordenado. No hay mucha coordinación. Recomiendo verlo con tiempo porque no hay padre para casarse los días sábados

(Translated by Google) It is a pleasure to present monuments of my city. (Original) Es un agrado de dar a conocer monumentos de mi ciudad.

(Translated by Google) A beautiful place of prayer and very intense spiritual encounter. Highly recommended (Original) Un hermoso lugar de oración y encuentro espiritual muy intenso. Muy recomendable

(Translated by Google) Hello, how can I contact the church to request a baptismal certificate? The number listed here and elsewhere says it doesn't exist. (Original) Hola, cómo puedo comunicarme con la iglesia para solicitar una partida de bautismo ? El número que sale acá y en los otros sitios dice que no existe….

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(Translated by Google) It's a good place, the only thing missing is that they offer food service. If you get hungry or want to have lunch, you should leave the place and go to town or somewhere else along the way to eat. (Original) Es un buen lugar, lo único que falta es que ofrezcan servicio de comida. Si te da hambre o quieres almorzar deberás salir del lugar e ir al pueblo o a otra parte en el camino para comer

(Translated by Google) It's a very nice and spacious place to go for a day trip, but I think they should fix the games because some are in poor condition, like a dollhouse covered in cobwebs. They should also try to implement more kiosks so people can eat on-site. (Original) Es un lugar muy lindo y grande como para salir a pasear en el dia, pero opinó que deberían arreglar los juegos que tienen porque hay unos que estan en mal estado como una casita de muñeca que tiene telarañas. Además de intentar implementar más kioscos para poder comer en el lugar.

(Translated by Google) What a beautiful park! The pools are clean, the place is pleasant, without so many people, it has the basic but delicious things to spend the day. (Original) Que hermoso parque! Las piscinas limpias, el lugar agradable, sin tanta gente, tiene lo básico pero rico para pasar el día.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful day this September 18, 2025 (Original) Lindo dia este 18 de septiembre 2025

excellent place, it is an easy and very nice for trekking, to enter you must pay 6000 chilean pesos, there are hot springs and you walk 1 hour to the lagoon IG: stick_blanco

Excellent in the summer. Saw Bunches of cows and didn't even have a 💓 attack

Nice short hiking to the top of a mountain where this lagoon is located. Bring a swimsuit with you since there are hot thermal water. Entrance fee is $8000 Chilean pesos. Camping is allowed.

The walk up the side of the mountain was too steep for my girlfriend but otherwise a great little hike to a beautiful and remote location.

Simple trekking of 1 hour and a half, from baños del plomo to the lagoon, were lives differents types of ducks as the Piuquenes, the Juarjual or the Taguas

Amazing place

(Translated by Google) Beautiful place, medium intensity trail (last stretch), the hiking is approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes at an easy pace. (Original) Hermoso lugar, sendero de media intensidad (último tramo), el hiking es de aproximadamente 1hora y 20 min paso suave.

(Translated by Google) Spaces Dedal de Oro....CULTURAARTESPA (Original) Espacios Dedal de Oro....CULTURARTESPA

(Translated by Google) It is located in what was the home of Don Eduardo Barrios, a renowned Chilean writer with works such as "The Boy Who went Crazy with Love" (Original) Está emplazada en la que era el hogar de Don Eduardo Barrios, reconocido escritor chileno con obras como "El niño que enloqueció de amor"

(Translated by Google) I loved it because this place has more than 100 years of history and continues with its tradition and evolution (Original) Me encantó porque este lugar tiene mas de 100 años de historia y sigue con su tradición y evolución

(Translated by Google) Very pleasant experience and surprised by the progress and efforts that managed to enhance the Casa Cultura (Original) Experiencia muy agradable y sorprendida por los avances y esfuerzos que lograron realzar la Casa Cultura

(Translated by Google) A beautiful place not to be missed and close to the Plaza de San José de Maipo (Original) Un bello lugar imperdible y cerca de la plaza de San José de Maipo

(Translated by Google) It is a privilege to have this place in San José, it is the only museum in the area. (Original) Es un privilegio contar con este lugar en San José, es el único museo de la zona.

(Translated by Google) one of the places in Cajón del Maipo that you have to visit (Original) uno de los lugares del Cajón del Maipo que hay que visitar