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This place is beautiful, we were so lucky with the weather as well, sunny day and a picnic in front of this beautiful lake with a glass of wine... good memories.

Deep in the Maipo Canyon, the furthest place on our day trip from Santiago, is this beautiful reservoir surrounded by mountains.

Incredible landscape

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HFLenz

Blumenau, SC

17895

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Awesome!

It’s a large water reservoir, up the mountains, made of spring water. The trip from Santiago to it is not really pleasant, but it worth it. The place is calm and full of peace, the water body is gorgeous, surrounded by mountains. Great for walking...More

Date of experience: April 2019

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Ambulatis

Santiago, Chile

685

Reviewed August 2, 2019

A little "oasis" in the middle of the mountains!

The place is very beautiful, you can walk around, enjoy the views, take photos and relax. I made it on a tour from Santiago but you can do it by car, just download the map, drive safe and you will be good.

Date of experience: April 2019

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TJAlexforever

Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile

161

Reviewed June 24, 2019 via mobile

Embalse el yeso is closed by the authorities

The embalse dam is closed from June 2019 as two Brazilian children died there as some rocks rolls and hit them. I don’t know when it will be opened but I think next year or it never open again sooner.

Date of experience: June 2019

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527karinam

76

Reviewed May 17, 2019 via mobile

Wonderfull spot and view!

This is such a place that is mandatory to go when you go to Chile, that is an amazing spot. I recommend to go by tourism company because is not easy to get there’s, it’s 3-4 hours from Santiago and the road has several difficult...More

Date of experience: May 2019

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goundar-morton

Barrie, Canada

434156

Reviewed April 19, 2019

Beautiful

This is a must visit, when in Santiago. Just come and enjoy the views, take a walk by the water edge and enjoy the fresh Chilean air!

Date of experience: April 2019

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pdn1212

Boston, Massachusetts

12942

Reviewed February 21, 2019

A MUST-SEE if you love adventures...

The best thing for us about visiting this place is not only being there seeing the incredible Turquoise Blue water, or to fight the strong wind, or to feel the fresh air at high elevation, BUT... actually is the ride on winding mountain passes approaching...More

Date of experience: February 2019

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MauMom3

West Palm Beach, Florida

11130

Reviewed February 17, 2019

Beautiful

Okay, so this place is beautiful. You do not need a tour guide to get there. The road upon arrival is scary, very narrow, so be mindful.

Date of experience: February 2019

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GRAHAM C

Dunton Green, United Kingdom

611249

Reviewed February 15, 2019

Wonderful scenery, beautiful colours and fresh fresh air

El Yeso Dam up the Cajun de Maipo is the main reservoir for the people of Santiago. It is a whole day tour from the city but what rewards one gets on reaching this destination !!! The snow-capped mountains of the Andes, the turquoise melt-water...More

Date of experience: January 2019

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116damiens

Adelaide, Australia

6441899

Reviewed January 25, 2019 via mobile

STUNNING!

If you are in Chile this is a must see! Only a few hours from Santiago, there are plenty of tour operators who can take you there at a good, fair price. The journey is an adventure of dirt roads with single access ways. But...More

Date of experience: January 2019

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Vanessa D

61

Reviewed January 15, 2019 via mobile

Spectacular views

Visited this wonderful corner of the world on a aunny summer day. Simply beautiful! Wild, enourmous mountains. Untouched. So unique!

Date of experience: January 2019

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restlessbums

Can we drive to a lookout to see this place or must we do a hike when we get there? We will be traveling with an 8 month old baby so just wanted to check the best way to see this place. Thank you

February 7, 2019|

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It depends on how far police let you drive and or if it is snowy on the day. The hike is not far if police block final stretch.

Diego Z

Buen día. Leí en uno de los reviews que un tour sale en 25000 pesos chilenos. Conocerán de alguna agencia que maneje esos precios partiendo desde Santiago ? Gracias de antemano.

February 23, 2018|

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Todas las Agencias parten desde Santiago. Unas desde el Centro, otras desde el lado Oriente, otras desde La Florida y todas más o menos cobran lo mismo. El precio varia porque unas te ofrecen un cocktail y degustación de... More

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