Things to do in Santa Cruz in October

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Overview

October is a good time to visit Santa Cruz. The weather is usually mildly cool and comfortable, with temperatures ranging from 47—72°F (8—22°C).

Santa Cruz has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your October trip to Santa Cruz. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to October. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.

We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in Santa Cruz in October. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout October, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.

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Best events and things to do in Santa Cruz in October

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Holidays in Santa Cruz in October
October
  • Day of the Discovery of Two Worlds (October 12)
  • Reformation Day (October 31)
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Weather in Santa Cruz in October

Temperatures on an average day in Santa Cruz in October

The average temperature in Santa Cruz in October for a typical day ranges from a high of 72°F (22°C) to a low of 47°F (8°C). Some would describe the temperature to be mildly cool. comfortable

For comparison, the hottest month in Santa Cruz, January, has days with highs of 88°F (31°C) and lows of 57°F (14°C). The coldest month, July has days with highs of 60°F (15°C) and lows of 42°F (6°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in Santa Cruz in October based on historical data.

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Historical temperature average in October
72°F
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General weather summary

Mildly cool, comfortable
Feels like
9%
Chance of rain
0.052 in
Amount
9.4 mph
Wind speed
56%
Humidity
12.9 hrs
Daylight length
7:03 AM
Sunrise
7:59 PM
Sunset
59%
Cloud cover
Sweater
What to wear
What to wear in October
With an average high of 72°F (22°C) and a low of 47°F (8°C), it generally feels mildly cool and comfortable. With that in mind, most people would dress in something moderately warm like a sweater
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Best attractions for Santa Cruz in October

Besides the array of exciting events and activities Santa Cruz has to offer for travelers in October, we want to remind you of the classic attractions in Santa Cruz that are great to visit at this time of the year as well! You can’t miss these iconic landmarks, local favorites, and places rich with cultural heritage. We hope to give you insights and inspiration into the best things to see and do to make the most of your visit. Here is a list of our top attractions in Santa Cruz for October.
Colchagua Museum
1. Colchagua Museum
4.8
(3502)
Museum
Specialty Museums
Exhibits on Chilean natural history & pre-Columbian art & culture in a charming complex.
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Excellent museum. 10 minute video to start in english or Spanish. Sadly their exhibits are all in spanish. Wonderful collection maybe a bit eclectic. Well worth the entrance, well lite displays.
Indeed a very interesting museum and well worth your time and money! They have a collection on basically everything, from fossils to ancient ages to conquistadors and the modern age. Impressive set of artefacts and stories, you could spend more than a day there. I really do recommend. And they have a nice, safe, free parking just in front 😀
One of the best museums I've visited. Be aware that most of the signs aren't in English but I just translated with Google lens. I went back twice as the ticket allows 24hr entry.
Unmissable collection of thousand of well curated pieces of Chilean and universal history, your ticket is 24 hrs long so you can comeback to see every item
Without any doubt, the Colchagua museum is a must while in Santa Cruz if you like museums, of course, it has a brief introduction on how earth started, main ages from the paleozoic era l till our days, and it gets more detail in the southern American cultures, getting more detailed towards the ones who occupied the actual Chilean land, most of then sadly extinguished by the colonization process, who is also depicted, as well as the different periods of the Chilean history to finally ends with the Colchagua valley and its huasos, in brief, is a history tell as a funnel converging in this territory. It also has an industrialization area, mainly represented by late XIX and early XX centuries, beautiful machines, definitely lovely and also liked it very much a huge collection of amber with lot of bugs and plants captured within, you have the help of augmented lens to see them through the light. Sounds good, right? It is indeed, the only missing star is because some info is not totally accurate and most because there's no written info in other language than Spanish, that's all.
Excellent, excellent museum covering the whole history of Chile from prehistory up until the present, with especially impressive collections of precolumbian art, jewelry and tapestry. It's a private collection of impressive scale and quality. There are also fascinating exhibits on weapons, carriages and even the Chilean miner rescue of 2010. My whole family loved this museum
This museum is huge, i didn't think I'd spent this much time there but it was definitely needed. You'll end up going through a lot of history of Chile, from the oldest to recent stuff. The collection of items and artefacts us to be seen, be ready to spend hours wandering around. The building itself is a piece of history being a reconstruction after the previous building was torn down by an earthquake
I was very impressed with this Museum. After we visited the Precolombian History Museum, which was just ok, I didn’t expect too much of the Colchagua Museum in Santa Cruz, Chile. Was a very good experience, many interesting things to see. The sad part was that all the labels where in Spanish, and I do not speak the language. Overall so worth the visit!
Viña Viu Manent
2. Viña Viu Manent
4.6
(625)
Vineyard
Food & Drink
Chilean winery & tasting room established in the mid-19th century with vines brought from France.
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Viu was a very beautiful experience. Good wines. We took the tour, it was ok. We took the carriage with the horses. We try the wines in a beautiful room. I really recommend this winery in your visit in Santa Cruz. A little too big and touristic though.
We booked the carriage tour of vineyard (which they happily reorganised for us due to weather) and was really impressed with our guide Bastian, who was very charming and knowledgeable. The surroundings and scenery are spectacular with stables and horses grasing in the paddocks. The tasting was of high quality and the talk on history of vineyard very interesting.
Good experience. Awesome wine. Best Malbec in Chile
The most beautiful vineyard we visited while in the region. We had an incredible tour guide while on the horse drawn carriage tour, and it was a wonderful experience tasting several wines. Every person we talked to here was so kind and willing to answer all of our questions. I could’ve spent much more time exploring the grounds and drinking the delightful wine!
Beautiful place where you really find peace and passion for wine. Beautiful facility, would have loved to come with more time to enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Enjoyed the tour and the wine sampling was exceptional.
Had a great morning on the e-bike tour plus wine tasting with Isabel. It was just the 2 of us, so a very personal tour, and it was also harvest time, which made it more special. Isabel is a great guide, very knowledgeable, made us feel very welcome and speaks very good English. After a gentle pedal around the picturesque vineyards, we then tasted some very good wines with snacks in part of the lovely buildings. I highly recommend a visit to Viu Manent.
Great winery. Spectacular tour, you may see the vineyards while a short trip in a carriage pulled by beautiful horses. At the end, you can visit the family cellar, and if you are lucky you may keep one of the wines of the tasting. We choose the iconic Incidente ;)
We took the premium tour that includes a ride in a horse drawn carriage. The tour was fun and very informative. The tasting at the end of the tour was very generous and gave plenty of time to enjoy their excellent wines.
Clos Apalta Winery
3. Clos Apalta Winery
4.8
(274)
Vineyard
Food & Drink
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This was our favorite winery we visited in Chile. It is an absolute MUST see winery when in Colchagua valley. We received a full private tour and premium tasting. The tour started with a tasting of delicious rosé, golf cart ride through the vineyards, exploring their winemaking process, and ending with tasting four more wines. The wine making process was our favorite part — the building is absolutely incredible you have to see it for yourself. Staff was incredibly nice, tool so many photos of us together. Highly recommend!
Great wine, awesome location. Knowledgeable, courteous and professional staff. Plan your tour in advance and enjoy a delightful time.
We had a great morning touring the winery. The wines are top notch and the winery itself spares no expense. The guides were very informative and they let us stay and relax for the tasting after the tour. We look forward to coming back to stay once the residences have been renovated.
I don’t know if this wine tour can be beat, period. I arrived yesterday without a reservation to the 3pm tour and was worried upon initially arriving what the situation would be. Not to fear- as soon as I opened the door and saw Jorge and said hello I knew from my travels that this was going to be a top top experience far beyond and better than anything I could have possibly imagined. I opted for the anthology package which allows you to try clos apalta, la petit clos, and a vintage clos apalta wine. 2019, 2019, and 2012 respectively. The tour itself was unbelievable and amazing, it just so happened I was the only one there for the tour so it was totally private and I got to interact with Jorge and ask him as many questions as I could possibly think of. Jorge himself was very knowledgeable about intricacies and subtleties of this mind blowing vineyard and was convivial as well. Clos apalta is a 100% organic vineyard since ‘97. The owners are of French descent and previously used to own Gran Mariner before selling it to Campari to focus on their own vineyard. The attention to detail is striking, and the eco sustainability is something to be admired. They left no stone unturned and no expense spared. The main fermentation, distillation, and storing rooms are carved in a tower 8 stories deep into bedrock acting as a natural cellar throughout. Tip of the iceberg. Go there and check out for yourself the incredible and understated class of this property and the attention to detail. The fact that the lodges are a R&C linked property is icing on the cake. Disclaimer: lodges are closed for renovations and expansion of more units until October so if you can’t book a room, that’s why! If the lodging is closed, so is the restaurant which is again only reserved for paying guests. Clos apalta is the best, simply put.
This was a great tour. They bring you around in a large cart. The winery has a lot of unique designs that’s so interesting to see. The area itself is beautiful with expansive vineyards and alpacas. The tasting had very good wines and we had a nice group with great conversations!
We had maybe the best wine tour I have ever done here. The guide went deep into the technical details of the process and explained the unique design of the building very well. He also described the wines very well and we tasted a delicious clos Apalta wine from 2015. Strongly recommend it.
Awesome wine visit! If you are looking to know more about premium wines (Iconos, as they call it here) this is a must go. The visit starts on top of the winery overlooking the valley, and ends on 5 stories down on a beautiful cellar where tasting occurs. We loved it!
My favourite winery in Chile, spectacular views and stunning grounds. Delicious wine and pairing menu - definitively worth a visit. Highly recommend.
Viña Montes
4. Viña Montes
4.7
(455)
Winery
Food & Drink
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Montes was a very beautiful and enriching experience. High quality wines. We took the tour, Eric was the best guide ever in a winery. I hope you have the tour with him. We went up to the hill to try the first white wine, with an outstanding view. We were explained how the Fen Shui was the base of the design of the architecture of the winery. I really recommend this winery in your visit in Santa Cruz.
Montes is the best Winery that we have visited! Maybe it was the ageing room where classical music is played 24/7. Or was it the actual wines ? The scenery even on a rainy day, the food ? The people? It's a combination of all ! Thanks to our guide Eric, knowledgeable, friendly and best of all knows exactly what he's talking about without been a wine snob. We will be returning in April for the harvest 🥰
A fabulous vineyard ! The vineyard tour & wine tasting was absolutely great. Following the touring of the vineyard with a detailed history of the estate the tour then went into the details of wine making. The tour was very informative & interesting. The subsequent visit to the store room where the wine ages in the oak barrels was surreal. Gregorian chants help the wine to age. - What an experience ! The wine tasting consisted of 2 icon wines 🍷 which were absolutely delicious to try - Purple Angel & 'M' . A great experience which can only be highly recommended.
What a fabulous tour we had with Nicole at the Montes Vineyard! Unique experience highly worth the detour! Surprising approach I'll leave you to discover (although some might have given it away). Worth eating at the restaurant too, in the middle of the vines 😍🍷
They deserve to be called the third best winery in the world. From top to bottom everything is first class. The wines are all delicious and the tour is very very informative. We got to visit during the Cabernet Sauvignon crush and see the equipment in action. Love the glasses in the tasting room.
We took a tour of the winery which gave a good overview of the grounds and their wine making process, and included a nice tasting. Beautiful winery and the best part had to be having lunch at the restaurant sitting right in among the vines.
Fantastic service and wine. Thank you Nas! See you in April
Nice winery with English tours. Our tour included a horse-drawn carriage tour through the beautiful vineyards. Nice views of the surrounding hills. Other tours went in an motorized open van farther up the hill. We also saw the barrel room where wine is ripening in oak barrels while listening to Gregorian chant music to create vibrations, which are supposed to make the wine even better! Great tasting of 5 wines is also included in the tour. Wines were very expensive, though, so we did not buy one.
Viña MontGras
5. Viña MontGras
4.8
(298)
Winery
Food & Drink
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We did a the tour and wine tasting, WHAT AN EXPERIENCE! Fernanda was our guide in both tours and she didn't fell short. For the first time I was (finally) able to smell and taste notes, and that was surely because of Fernanda's guidance and teaching. We ended up taking home a lovely bottle of Ninquén. Highly recommended if you want to learn and try.
We had an excellent and informative winetasting with great wines. Our host took us to the vineyards and explained about the different kind of grapes. Then we tasted 5 excellent wines. Our host was knowledgeable and took a lot of time. A very pleasant experience-
Had an amazing vino y sabores tour with Marcelo. His passion and enthusiasm for wine is contagious and he taught us so much about the history of Colchagua wine making. I totally recommend this tour, it’s well worth it!
We did their new Legacy tasting where we actually got to select 3 wines to include in our tasting which was amazing. The wines were paired with a local plate of charcuterie and cheese that was great. Our host Marcelo did a fantastic job in the vi years and the winery. A unique experience you won’t find anywhere else
Lovely few hours sitting on the decking admiring the scenery with a delicious cheese n meats board and a bottle of wine. The lady on reception was so friendly and helpful in arranging us the platter and recommending a bottle of wine (as opposed to 2 glasses! :-) ) - and so kindly providing us with the ability to continue enjoying wine ;-). Gorgeous setting, just wish we'd got a taxi up here so we could both drink and have a leisurely afternoon here with such lovely views. Hope we can return here at the end of our trip.
We did the tour today and Fernanda made it amazing ! She was very knowledgable not only about wine but also history. She was very kind and offered us a perfect description of wine and tasting experience. We really enjoyed it ! We learnt a lot ! I would recommend it 100%. The wines were very great. It was the best tasting experience we had so far !
I had the most incredible tour and tasting with Marcelo at MontGras in Santa Cruz. He was passionate beyond belief and it is clear he truly loves what he does. We started with a walk through the vines, where he took me through each grape varietal, quizzing me along the way and keeping me completely engaged. Then we toured the production area and cellar before finishing with a tasting. Marcelo was kind, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience both educational and fun. I learnt so much and left with an even stronger appreciation for Chilean wine. By far the best winery tour I’ve ever engaged in. I would recommend MontGras and Marcelo to anyone visiting Santa Cruz or Chile.
We were lucky and got a winetasting as a couple privately with montgras vinery even though we booked a regular tasting. Fernanda did a great job. She showed and explained to us the wine making process in detail from the different grapes to the different kinds of barrel etc. She was super knowledgable about different tastes, the wines themselves, the history of winemaking in chile and loads more. We lernt a lot and had a great time. Her english was super good aswell. Getting to the vinery from santa cruz by uber worked super well and the property is really beautiful. I can only recommend the experience to everyone. We tasted three wines and they were all excellent. We got to know so much about them that it feels like it would have been too much to taste more wines. Se arrived about 45 min before the tasting and were able to see a small wine museum in the building and enjoy the beautiful view while waiting. I d definitly recommend arriving a bit sooner to get the most out of the experience. Thanks Montgras for the experience.
Casino Colchagua
6. Casino Colchagua
4.2
(1638)
Casino
Fun & Games
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Not so crowded, lot of machines to chose, I had a good time, it can be visited from 13 pm to 4 am if im not wrong, there are some artist invited to perform some shows for example, singers, comediants depends the day they announced on the web page.
There was a distinct lack of zirconium decor, which is why I came. Frankly, as a metallurgical tourism destination, I found it dissappointing.
Looks like a very fancy casino from the outside, but inside it is more casual. Good for a fun evening though with special events every day.
Nice place. Few people on Tuesday night
Excellent performance by the M. C.
Viña Laura Hartwig
7. Viña Laura Hartwig
4.7
(421)
Vineyard
Food & Drink
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Exceptional experience! We had an old school wine tasting per glass. The wine and hosting was superb. I would highly recommend a visit.
Fantastic wine tour. Very informative. Valeria shared the history of this family owned vineyard along with the process of making the various wines. 11/10 would recommend!!
The Laura Hartwig vineyard tour was excellent. A smaller family owned vineyard who are very proud of their origins. Our wine guide Betzabé spoke great English and gave us a really informative tour about the vineyard and complete wine making process. Then of course she took us through a fabulous tasting with excellent charcuterie to accompany the tasting. A first class experience that increased our knowledge and made us feel very special- a big thank you to Alejandro and his team 👏
Today we had an amazing winetasting at Viña Laura Hartwig. Valeria guided us in very good english through the history of the vinyard, the different kind of grapes produced at Laura Hartwig and more. She showed us the process of making the different vines and was super knowledgable about the different steps and techniques used. Afterwards we got to taste delicious wine and explore the flavours of camenere etc. Laura Hartwig is a smaller vinyard but thats what makes the experience stand out. It is possible to feel the more family vibe and it is super close to Santa Cruz which makes reaching the vinyard very comfortable. Thanks for the tasting Valeria.
We had a wonderful intimate tour and tasting. Being a smaller vineyard using different techniques made the talk on sustainable production very interesting as is the history of the family and business. The wine tasting was of high quality in both taste and explanation accompanied with perfect nibbles. All the staff were very accommodating, helpful and charming. Highly recommended
This boutique, family owned winery is top in the valley. The wine and charcuterie pairings is super enjoyable, and not all of the wineries offer food pairings. I discovered Mantecoso queso here, and with the Carmenere it was lovely. My winner of the day though was the Petit Verdot. You will also be well received by a friendly staff, and if your lucky you may be able to catch the new winemaker Rorro! It’s he’s first vintage but he carries much personality and energetic passion! I’m excited to see what he brings into the already polished wine collection at Laura. Whatever you taste, whether the Edicion de Familia blend or Cabernet Sauvignon you’ll find it’s quality made with love. Kudos to our tour guide Clarita, she was fantastico!
A delightful boutique family winery that is easy to get to in Santa Cruz. I was lucky enough to get a private tour in English with Valeria, who was so knowledgeable and passionate about the place and the wines. A really wonderful experience, the wines were excellent and the staff super helpful.
We just returned from Viña Laura Hartwig vineyard, a local supplier for hotels and restaurants. Our experience was exceptional, thanks to sommelier Camila. She provided insightful information about the vineyard's origins, various grape varieties, and products. Camila guided us through the winemaking process, taking us to the wine factory and storage area for the barrels. The highlight was the wine tasting at the end, where we sampled three wines under Camila’s expert guidance. We were impressed not only by the quality of the wines but also by Camilla's expertise and her ability to convey information in English. Highly recommended for wine enthusiasts! 🍇🍷
Viña Estampa
8. Viña Estampa
4.5
(298)
Wine store
Food & Drink
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We were in the area touring another winery and are so happy we randomly stopped in here! We had some lunch at the beautiful cafe, it was very good. We also went into the tasting room and sampled some wine and bought a couple bottles. Everyone was so friendly and we were so happy we stopped in!
My partner and I walked in Monday morning with no reservation, and we were able to get a glass of wine, lots of information about the wine options, and had a lovely time! We also had a coffee and a pizza at their cafe, where everyone was extremely friendly. We definitely recommend stopping by.
Beautiful vineyard, not busy. We were welcomed warmly and offered various flights of wines . We chose 2 different glasses or wine with some empanadas.
We had such an amazing experience here taking a wine tour from Lola. She was extremely knowledgeable, kind, and taught us SO much practical and fun wine information. The wine tastings after the tour were also very delicious. Our favorite was the 100% cab sauv. The winery itself is beautiful. They have an amazing cafe that serves coffee/pastries, as well as sandwiches and pizza for lunch. They also do a sunset experience at night to make this winery a must see location for any time of the day. This is the 6th winery we toured here and was by FAR the best. Especially thanks to Lola. Thanks again!
Really nice coffee and snack stop here. Not well signposted off the road but worth it as the coffe is good. Sitting next to the stream with a lovely view.
We have only been to the cafe next to the wineyard (Delmoli). The coffee and pizza were great! The pizza was probably one of the best we have had so far during our South America trip. The wine was also good. The seating is very cosy. The sandwiches also looked great! Nice stop for lunch or coffee if you are doing the ruta del Vino.
Excellent place to enjoy the sunset. While the DelMoli Coffee bar closes at 5 M-F and 3 on Saturdays, the terrace in front of the winery is open for “Atardecer en Estampa” until 10:30pm. Great place to chill with a glass of wine, cheese platter, salmon carpaccio. The surrounding landscape is quite beautiful and we were free to roam parts of the distillery. Recommend climbing the western staircase to a landing if you want an unobstructed view of the sunset over the vineyards and the Andes. Friendly service in English.
A bit expensive, but totally worth it for a good moment with friends around à bottle of wine (or more...guilty). Amazing sun set too...
Viña Neyen de Apalta
9. Viña Neyen de Apalta
4.7
(158)
Vineyard
Food & Drink
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We had a lovely afternoon wine tour and learned so much about their unique vines and heritage. Sophia gave the tour and was outstanding! Highly recommend
Beautiful vineyard, amazing service, we did the tour in english and we learned a lot and drank amazing wine for the price quality. Be aware there is no food at this place.
First ever wine tour and tasting we did! Super professional and interesting visit even for total beginners. It's been a while so we forgot the name of our guide! But thanks for the amazing experience from the two bikers from Belgium who didn't know the first thing about wine!
9/10 Nice winery. Nice guide. They only have red wine. 🟢 English friendly 🟢 Nice place 🟢 Good wine 🟢 Good place for rest
We've had an private tour through the vineyards and had some really good explanation. Here the wine is really pure. At other vineyards they are doing a lot of stuff in the after process, but here not. So we've tasted some wine from 2014 and 2015 and they were totally different due to the different weather conditions in those years.
Upon arrival, we learned that in 20 minutes a group is due to arrive for a tasting. Even so, they took care of us and we got to taste wine samples with explanations in English. very pleasant service and beautiful winery. we definitely recommend a visit. Hvala! Republika Checa :)
Beautiful old winery with a mic of new and old architecture. Specialising in only one type of wine a blend of Carménère & Cabernet Sauvignon since 2003. Its very exclusive as they only release a wine ever four years approximately. The wines are definately on the pricy side $80USD but can be ages and would only go up in value for the next 10 years .
One of the original wineries in the region. Great place to visit and taste.
San José del Carmen Historical Museum of El Huique
10. San José del Carmen Historical Museum of El Huique
4.7
(743)
Museum
Specialty Museums
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Interesting place. Countryside Chile all the way!
A lovely place, worth a big detour to visit. It is an enlightening window into a bygone lifestyle.
Chile isn't just Santiago and its smog
Interesting place but has an sir of neglect
(Translated by Google) A hacienda-style museum, it maintains its original rooms and decor, beautifully preserved from the passage of time. A self-guided tour of the entire space is available without restrictions. A suggested visit time of two hours is available for a thorough tour. Payment options include cash or bank transfer ($4,000 p/p) and restrooms. A huge thank you to Ms. Graciela, the site's manager, for her knowledge of the area. (Original) Museo tipo hacienda, mantiene sus habitaciones originales junto con su decoración, hermosa conservación del paso del tiempo, recorrido autoguiado por todo el espacio disponible sin restricción, se sugiere tiempo de visita de 2 horas para un recorrido exhaustivo, cuenta con medio de pago efectivo o transferencia ( $4.000 p/p) y con servicios higienicos. Se agradece enormemente a sra. Graciela, encargada del lugar, quien nos llena de su conocimiento.
(Translated by Google) A beautiful visit...it's good to know and recognize how the landowners who owned great fortunes lived in the opulence of the century before last. The bad thing is that there are no traces of what the homes of the workers and tenants of that same hacienda were like, on whose shoulders the owners forged their fortunes. With this, we would have a complete overview of Chile in those years. (Original) Hermosa visita....es bueno conocer y reconocer como vivían en la opulencia los terratenientes dueños de grandes fortunas en el siglo antepasado. Lo malo, es que no queden vestigios de como eran las viviendas de los trabajadores e inquilinos de esa misma hacienda , sobre cuyos hombros los patrones forjaron sus fortunas. Con ello tendríamos la sinopsis completa del Chile de aquellos años
(Translated by Google) It's the most beautiful museum I've seen in the area. Quiet, clean, welcoming, with a beautiful history, and the rest is just enjoying the views the museum offers. The admission is very cheap. I recommend it. (Original) Es el museo mas bello que conozco en la zona, tranquilo, limpio, acogedor, con una historia muy bella y lo demas es disfrutar de las vista que ofrece el museo. La entrada baratísima. Lo recomiendo.
(Translated by Google) An interesting place to visit, as a historical heritage site, it reveals, among other things, the opulence in which a few powerful and privileged families lived, whose fortunes, beyond any eventual effort, have no merit other than being inherited from colonial encomenderos. The building is well maintained and preserved and has a kind and attentive manager. The boxes that provide descriptions of the room being visited suffer from spelling problems and contain more than a few grammatical errors, such as saying "musketeer" instead of "mosquitero," referring to the gauze that protects against mosquitoes. (Original) Un lugar interesante para ser visitado, en tanto patrimonio histórico, que nos da cuenta , entre otras cosas, de la opulencia en la cual vivían algunas pocas familias poderosas y privilegiadas cuyas fortunas, más allá de algún eventual esfuerzo desplegado, no tienen más mérito que ser herencia de encomenderos de la colonia. El edificio se encuentra bien mantenido y conservado y cuenta con un administrador gentil y atento. Los recuadros que cuentan reseñas de la habitación que se visita, adolecen de problemas de redacción y hay más de algún error gramatical, como decir "mosquetero" en vez de "mosquitero", para referirse a la gasa que protege de los mosquitos.
Viña las Niñas
11. Viña las Niñas
4.6
(57)
Winery
Food & Drink
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A relaxing and beautiful tasting! Las Niñas was our first tasting of the day. Staff was incredibly knowledgable and fun, we had a great time. For such a small winery, the wine was so impressive! We enjoyed every glass. I would highly recommend trying the chardonnay-style champagne as well. 10/10 taste and experience!
Beautiful vineyard grounds and architecturally intriguing winery. Well priced tasting and winery tour package. Generally good wines at a bit of a high price point. In Chile this is about the only place to find their wine as 90% of production is exported.
Musst visit if you like wine and a relaxing atmosphere. The silence is only broken by bird chirping. Very friendly staff. Wines are around 11.000 mandatory and pretty good cheeseplate is 7.000 obviously only one plate is nesecary to drink as many bottle as you like;). Just beautiful
We made an appointment for a tasting, had a long drive to come on time, but no one was there. After waiting and searching they told us to wait, the tasting should be a bit later, but after waiting someone came to tell us, we couldn’t have a tasting today. Such an arrogance!
We arrived on a day that the tour wasn't operating. However the staff were super friendly and invited us in for a glass of wine anyway. We sat outside on the small deck in the sun, enjoying the stunning views and Jack the dog. The syrah-carmenere was a delicious and it was nice to be at a Vineyard that felt local and cared about the environment.
Were here on a Sunday and got their picnic basket. They thought off all the small details to go have an amazing picnic in their vineyard. Great wines too!
It was closed. We ran from Santa Cruz but didn't check that it was open.
Good wine, nice staff and beautiful fields. Get a bottle and enjoy the pic nic area! Jack the dog is the best
OWM wines
12. OWM wines
5.0
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Winery
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One of the most unique wine tasting experiences we have had. Antonio was so passionate about his wines and so generous with his time. Making our own blends was something I’ll never forget! Do not miss this winery when you are in the Colchagua Valley - what it lacks in size it makes up for in personality and delicious wine!
This review is long overdue, but: My family had a wonderful time with Antonio and Jaime. They are so kind and passionate about their craft. It was an experience of a lifetime! The wines are phenomenal and we learned so much!! Thank you!!
It's not a big, fancy vineyard and a completely different experience. It was one of the best vineyard visits we've ever had. A very personal experience mixed with a great personality. We learned so much more than in the past . Thanks for an entertaining and informative afternoon.
Thanks Antonio! So different to any other tasting, but if you are looking for a fun and unique experience look no further! Make sure you send Antonio a message and arrange in advance.
(Translated by Google) I recently had the opportunity to visit the OWM artisanal winery in the beautiful Colchagua Valley and I must say that it was a truly enriching and unforgettable experience. Toño and Jaime are professionals dedicated to the art and science of wine. The passion they show for wine production is evident in every bottle they have created. Furthermore, they ensure that each bottle tells a unique story, and are able to convey the complexity of flavors and aromas in every sip. Any wine lover who has the opportunity to try his work will not be disappointed. Highly recommended! (Original) Hace poco tuve la oportunidad de visitar la bodega de vino artesanal OWM en el precioso valle de Colchagua y debo decir que fue una experiencia verdaderamente enriquecedora e inolvidable. Toño y Jaime son unos profesionales dedicados al arte y la ciencia del vino. La pasión que muestran por la producción del vino es evidente en cada botella que han creado. Además, se aseguran de que cada botella cuente una historia única, y son capaces de transmitir la complejidad de los sabores y aromas en cada sorbo. Cualquier amante del vino que tenga la oportunidad de probar su trabajo, no se quedará decepcionado. ¡Altamente recomendable!
(Translated by Google) A small winery that wins over with its quality service and excellent wines! Antonio welcomed us warmly, and the experience of making our own wine was fun and unforgettable. (Original) Uma vinícola pequena que conquista pela qualidade no atendimento e pelos ótimos vinhos! Antonio nos recebeu com muito carinho, e a experiência de fazer o nosso próprio vinho foi divertida e inesquecível.
(Translated by Google) We are a group of Spaniards who visited this small winery at the end of 2022. The experience was unbeatable, since its winemaker and co-owner Antonio Bravo transmitted to us his passion for what he does. He explained to us in detail and in an entertaining way the history of the winery and the entire procedure of how they make wine in an artisanal way. Finally we did a tasting. It is essential to pay them a visit and buy their wines, really interesting. (Original) Somos un grupo de españoles que visitó esta pequeña bodega a finales de 2022. La experiencia fue inmejorable, ya que su enólogo y copropietario Antonio Bravo nos transmitió su pasión por lo que hace. Nos explicó con detalle y de forma entretenida la historia de la bodega y todo el procedimiento de cómo elaboran el vino de manera artesanal. Finalmente hicimos una degustación. Imprescindible hacerles una visita y comprar sus vinos, realmente interesantes.
(Translated by Google) Small winery, small production and very artisanal. Although we didn't have a reservation, we were very well received, we received an explanation of the production process and we were able to buy some bottles. Since we didn't have a reservation, we couldn't do the tasting, but we will certainly do it again next time. There are not many signs to get there. (Original) Pequena vinicula, produção pequena e bem artesanal. Apesar de nao termos agendado, fomos muito bem recebidos, recebemos explicação do processo de produção e pudemos comprar algumas garrafas. Como nao agendamos nao pudemos fazer a degustação, mas certamente faremos em nova oportunidade. Nao tem muita sinalização para chegar.
Viña Escondida
13. Viña Escondida
4.9
(97)
Vineyard
Food & Drink
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Peaceful place and lovely owners ! We did the tour and tasting for 15000 /p (10000 tasting, 15000 +winery, 20000 + vineyards, 40000 +food) Closed on Monday. The wine is excellent, good price for quality. The story of the place is very unique as well ! We slept in our camper , used showers and toilet for free. 100% recommend
The hosts were incredibly friendly and accommodating when we were running late. The property has some interesting history and the wines were nice
Had a wonderful time at Vina Escondida. Maca and Martin are extremely kind and welcoming. The wine is delicious, and there are lovely views from the vineyard. Highly recommend a visit here! A day to remember ❤️
We showed up late on a Sunday afternoon. The owners were kind enough to welcome us to the vineyard and show us around. We tasted a bottle of their sparkling Cabernet Sauvignon. It is so good. Not too sweet. We bought bottles to take home as gifts for friends. The property is beautiful and remote. A must visit!
This place is truly a rare find! The family is incredibly warm and friendly, and the wine is absolutely delicious. The setting is beautiful, and the history is really interesting. The food is fantastic, offering an authentic Chilean experience. If you’re looking for an authentic winery vibe, this is the perfect spot! We also had the pleasure of staying overnight in our campervan, with access to the pool, toilet, and shower. Highly recommended!”
Fantastic wine , you can smell the care and love , taste the fruit and delicacy of its process . Love it !!!
Great place to spend the day, amazing service and only two hours away from Santiago.
(Translated by Google) An exclusive and totally local experience. Martin and Maca are very friendly and welcomed us into their winery, where they live and run the fermentation house and the El Clandestino restaurant. The food was fantastic and it was practically just my girlfriend and I. They explained the history of the place, as well as the characters who label their wines. (Original) Uma experiencia exclusiva e totalmente local. O Martin e a Maca são muito simpáticos e nos receberam em sua vinícola, onde moram e administram a casa de fermentação e o restaurante El Clandestino. Comida estava fantástica e o praticamente só estavamos minha namorada e eu. Explicaram a historia do local, bem como os personagens que rotulam seus vinhos.
Vina Los Vascos
14. Vina Los Vascos
4.5
(138)
Vineyard
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Yanis took us on a tour and was very well informed. She was a wonderful tour guide and wine steward. She made the tour and tasting one of the best we have had anywhere in the world.
Magnificent place... Almost 4000 acres of land. Loves this place.
Great tour and priced just right. Wine is excellent.
Nice wineyard to visit.
(Translated by Google) A nice place, very nice facilities. But it is not worth going to visit: even though there are brochures and information that say that there are tours, unfortunately when you arrive you find out that since the pandemic they are no longer offered. There is only a store with the wines. It is important to reiterate that I am evaluating the place and not the wine, since there are no tastings or any tourist attention. 🥲 (Original) Un lugar lindo, instalaciones muy bonitas. Pero no vale la pena ir a visitar: aun que hayan folletos y informaciones que dicen que hay tours, desafortunadamente cuando uno llega se entera que desde la pandemia ya no se realizan mas. Hay solo tienda con los vinos. Importante reiterar que estoy evaluando el lugar y no el vino, ya que no hay degustaciones ni ninguna atención turística. 🥲
(Translated by Google) Very good wines, Le Dix and Cromas Carmenere, my favorites. However, as a recommendation they should improve the logistics between the sales room and the warehouse, this last month I tried to buy on 2 occasions without success since either the warehouse was in business or it was closed (3 and 12 hrs were the hours in which that I passed), this without considering that on some page like Booz you can find the wines at a better price than in the vineyard's own sales room. (Original) Muy buenos vinos el Le Dix y el Cromas Carmenere mis favoritos. Sin embargo, como recomendación deberían mejorar la logística entre la sala de ventas y la bodega , este último mes traté de comprar en 2 ocaciones sin éxito ya que o la bodega estaba en colación o estaba cerrada (15 y 12 hrs fueron los horarios en los que pasé), eso sin considerar que en alguna página como Booz se encuentran los vinos a mejor precio que en la misma sala de ventas de la viña.
(Translated by Google) Beautiful place, excellent wines (Original) Hermoso lugar ,excelentes vinos
(Translated by Google) Simply one of the vineyards with the best reputation and support in the area, a large part of the wines are not sold in Chile, it costs a lot to be able to purchase any from their catalogue, I recommend Chromas Gran Reserva Cabernet, by far the most complete in my opinion. . (Original) Sencillamente una de las viñas con mejor reputación y respaldo en la zona, gran parte de los vinos no se venden en chile, cuesta bastante poder adquirir en el comercio alguno de su catálogo, recomiendo Chromas Gran Reserva Cabernet, lejos a mi gusto el más completo.
Viña Apaltagua
15. Viña Apaltagua
4.5
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One of the best Carménère in the region. Worth the visit to sample some of their products.
Definitely the worst winery we visited in the region.
Fantastic walk-in wine tasting with Emmanuel. The tasting is conducted around a bar area in a modern shop. Emmanuel delivered an interesting and informative tour in perfect English and went above and beyond to make our trip extra special. We were pleased to meet the resident wine maker too!
The worst winery in the Region we went there for a tasting, they offerd an iconic tasting, than we get 4wines, Both of them are easy cheap ones. At the end they asked about 50usd p/p, if we buy the full bottle from the 4wines its about 70-80usd! Its a tourist cheating palce, dont go there!
Great service and conversation during the wine tasting!
Incredible tour. Fantastic wines.
(Translated by Google) Although they don't offer a tour, they do offer guided tastings and tastings by the glass, which is a very friendly option for those who don't have time and want to taste wines they like. The bar is very nice in a very well-designed space. They have a very varied wine list and excellent value for money. They have a sparkling wine with 80% pomegranate juice and 20% Chardonnay. I highly recommend it. (Original) A pesar de que no tiene tour, si ofrecen degustación guiada y degustación por copa, es una modalidad bastante amigable para aquellos que no tienen tiempo y quieren degustar vinos de su gusto. Muy bonita la barra en un lugar muy bien diseñado. Tienen una oferta de vinos muy variada y precio calidad excelente. Tienen un espumante 80% de jugo de granada y 20% Chardonnay lo recomiendo mucho
Templo Parroquial de Santa Cruz
16. Templo Parroquial de Santa Cruz
4.4
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Catholic church
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(Translated by Google) The newly renovated Plaza de Armas Church in Santa Cruz is beautiful (Original) Linda la Iglesia de la Plaza de Armas en Santa Cruz recién refaccionada
(Translated by Google) Beautiful temple, very spacious and welcoming. Beautiful moments lived in the Jubilee of the catechists, on Saturday, May 3, 2025, where people from many dioceses gathered. We are from the Parish of Codegua, province of Cachapoal, and we felt very welcomed and happy with the activities that were carried out. Ending with a mass in this beautiful temple (Original) Hermoso templo, muy amplio y acogedor. Bellos momentos vividos en el Jubileo de los catequistas, el sábado 3 de mayo de 2025, en donde se reunieron personas de muchas diócesis. Somos de Parroquia de Codegua, provincia de Cachapoal, y nos sentimos muy acogidos y contentos con las actividades que se realizaron. Finalizando con una misa en este hermoso templo
(Translated by Google) Parish that maintains the essence of a purely agricultural era at the beginning of the last century. Beautiful figures, domes, stained glass windows and religious images. Masses and weddings are held, there is no entrance fee, they allow you to take photographs and enjoy the beauty of the place. It is in front of the Plaza de Armas of Santa Cruz, you must visit it, it is a must-see, in less than 1 hour the objective is met. (Original) Parroquia que mantiene la esencia de una época netamente agrícola de principios del siglo pasado. Hermosas figuras, cúpulas, vitrales e imágenes religiosas. Se hacen misas y matrimonios, no cobran entradas, permiten sacar fotografías y disfrutar de la belleza del lugar. Queda frente a la plaza de armas de Santa Cruz, se debe visitar, es un imperdible, en menos de 1 hora se cumple el objetivo.
(Translated by Google) Open to the public (capacity 75 people). Hours: Monday to Friday and Sunday 12 noon (doors open at 11:30), Saturday 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.). (Original) Abierta al público (aforo 75 personas). Horario:Lunes a Viernes y Domingo 12 horas (apertura puertas 11:30), Sábado 19 horas (apertura puertas 18:30).
(Translated by Google) After the earthquake of February 27, 2010 and it collapsed, today it looks beautiful inside and outside, with pavement at its exterior entrance (Original) Luego del terremoto del 27 Febrero 2010 y que esta se viniera abajo, hoy dia luce preciosa al interior y exterior, con pavimento en su entrada exterior
(Translated by Google) A sacred place to pray, the parish priest with an excellent vocation for service, I witnessed first communion, the moment was very nice (Original) Un lugar sagrado para orar , el párroco con excelente vocación de servicio, presencié primera comunión, muy lindo el momento
(Translated by Google) Rebuilt after the 2010 earthquake, it maintains the style of the previous temple, its altars and sculptures of great beauty and meditation. It is a sacred place that invites prayer. It has a permanent manger brought from the holy land. The Easter proclamation of the Easter mass is the best of all, recommendably beautiful. (Original) Reconstruida pos terremoto del 2010 mantiene el estilo del templo anterior, sus altares y esculturas de gran belleza y recogimiento. Es un lugar sagrado que invita a la oración. Tiene un pesebre permanente traido de tierra santa. El pregon pascual de la misa de pascua el mejor de todos, recomendablemente bello.
(Translated by Google) Temple located in front of the Plaza de Armas de Sta. Cruz. It was rebuilt after the 2010 earthquake. It is very spacious and clean, and remains open during the day. It has street parking for ceremonies. (Original) Templo ubicado frente a la Plaza de Armas de Sta. Cruz. Fue reconstruido después del terremoto año 2010. Es muy amplió y limpio, durante el día permanece abierto. Tiene estacionamiento en la calle para las ceremonias.
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