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El Yeso Reservoir
& Animal Refuge Tour: 
A mountain lake followed by native animal stories.

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El Yeso Reservoir
& Animal Refuge Tour: 
A mountain lake followed by native animal stories.

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 El Yeso Reservoir, a stunning turquoise mountain and Cascada Animal Refuge

El Yeso Reservoir
& Animal Refuge Tour: 
A mountain lake followed by native animal stories.

El Yeso Reservoir & Cascada Animal Refuge Tour

A high-mountain lake and a wildlife sanctuary in the Chilean Andes.

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Santiago

Gateway to the Andes

 

Mountains, rivers, and native wildlife, closer than you'd expect.

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El Yeso Reservoir
& Animal Refuge Tour: 
A mountain lake followed by native animal stories.

 El Yeso Reservoir, a stunning turquoise mountain and Cascada Animal Refuge

Colina Hot Springs, Cascada de las Ánimas & Chocolate House Tour

A full day in the Cajón del Maipo: thermal pools, a waterfall, and homemade chocolate.

 El Yeso Reservoir, a stunning turquoise mountain and Cascada Animal Refuge

Colina Hot Springs, Cascada de las Ánimas & Chocolate House Tour
 

 


A full day in the Cajón del Maipo: thermal pools, a waterfall, and homemade chocolate.

 El Yeso Reservoir, a stunning turquoise mountain and Cascada Animal Refuge

Bahá'í Temple, Cousiño Macul Wine & Los Dominicos Village Tour

 


A Santiago day combining architecture, wine, and a traditional artisan market.

El Yeso Reservoir
& Animal Refuge Tour: 
A mountain lake followed by native animal stories.

Bahá'í Temple, Cousiño Macul Wine & Los Dominicos Village Tour

A Santiago day combining architecture, wine, and a traditional artisan village..

Bahá'í Temple, Cousiño Macul Wine & Los Dominicos Village Tour

 


A Santiago day combining architecture, wine, and a traditional artisan market.

 El Yeso Reservoir, a stunning turquoise mountain and Cascada Animal Refuge

Bahá'í Temple, Cousiño Macul Wine & Los Dominicos Village Tour

 


A Santiago day combining architecture, wine, and a traditional artisan market.

El Yeso Reservoir
& Animal Refuge Tour: 
A mountain lake followed by native animal stories.

Cascada Animal Refuge & Concha y Toro Winery Tour

Wildlife and wine without the long drive — an easy day close to the city.

Bahá'í Temple, Cousiño Macul Wine & Los Dominicos Village Tour

 


A Santiago day combining architecture, wine, and a traditional artisan market.

Cascada Animal Refuge & Concha y Toro Winery Tour

Wildlife and wine without the long drive — an easy day close to the city.

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Meet some of the ambassadors of this amazing shelter.

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Huilo lives peacefully with his companion Maqui. He is an elderly puma, but he remains in very good condition thanks to the care he receives.

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Maqui wandered over 10 km alone after losing his mother, was rescued in 2013, and now lives happily at the refuge.

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El Yeso Reservoir & Animal Refuge Tour: 



A mountain lake folowed by native animal something

Spend the day visiting Refugio Cascada Animal to meet rescued wildlife, enjoy a local lunch in San José, and end with a classic wine tour at the iconic Concha y Toro vineyard near Santiago.

El Yeso Reservoir & Animal Refuge Tour: 

A mountain lake followed by native animal something

We offer guided tours

in Santiago and nearby spots

Rubisco 

offers guided tours in Santiago and nearby spots—discover nature, culture, and adventure up close!

Discover nature, culture, and adventure up close!

Discover nature, culture, and adventure up close!

We offer guided tours

in Santiago and nearby spots

 El Yeso Reservoir, a stunning turquoise mountain and Cascada Animal Refuge

El Yeso Reservoir & Cascada Animal Refuge Tour

A high-mountain lake and a wildlife sanctuary in the Chilean Andes.

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Cascada Animal Refuge & Concha y Toro Winery Tour

 

Wildlife and wine without the long drive  an easy day close to the city.

 El Yeso Reservoir, a stunning turquoise mountain and Cascada Animal Refuge

El Yeso Reservoir & Cascada Animal Refuge Tour

A high-mountain lake and a wildlife sanctuary in the Chilean Andes.

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Refugio Animal Cascada

The refuge was born from a family, pioneers of ecotourism in Chile since the 1980s. It began when they rehabilitated animals inside their own home including a puma named Huilo.

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Refugio Animal Cascada is where you'll have lunch before the guided tour the empanadas here are hard to beat. If you'd rather something sweet, Casa de Chocolate is just around the corner

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One of the few places in Chile where you can meet rescued native animals up close, hear their stories from the people caring for them, and know that your visit directly supports the work of rehabilitating wildlife that can no longer survive in the wild.

A notable recognition: primatologist Jane Goodall visited the refuge in 2015 during her trip to South America to initiate a collaboration on environmental education and conservation programs.

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Concha y Toro Vineyard

Concha y Toro is one of the 10 largest wine companies in the world. Its best-known brand, Casillero del Diablo, got its name from an old legend about wine theft and a rumor that the devil lived in the cellar. The winery has also been an official sponsor of Manchester United since 2010

Tours are private and run with up to 4 passengers.


No shared groups just your party and your driver.


We pick you up at your hotel and head straight into the mountains.

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Cascada Animal Refuge

Down to Refugio Animal Cascada, a small wildlife refuge and education center in the Cascada de las Ánimas sanctuary where rescued pumas, foxes, and condors are cared for and can be seen up close.

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TOUR 1 
Colina Hot Springs, Cascada de las Ánimas & Chocolate House Tour

A high-mountain lake and a wildlife sanctuary in the Chilean Andes.

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TOUR 1 
El Yeso Reservoir & Cascada Animal Refuge Tour

A high-mountain lake and a wildlife sanctuary in the Chilean Andes.

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Meet some of the ambassadors of this amazing shelter.

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Huilo lives peacefully with his companion Maqui. He is an elderly puma, but he remains in very good condition thanks to the care he receives.

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Maqui wandered over 10 km alone after losing his mother, was rescued in 2013, and now lives happily at the refuge.

Located in the Cascada de las Ánimas Nature Sanctuary, the Cascada Animal Refuge consists of a Rehabilitation Center and an Exhibition Center for native wildlife, where daily efforts are dedicated to the care of any native animal in need.

Refugio Animal Cascada is a special place in the Andes where you can meet rescued animals up close, learn about Chile’s wildlife, and hear real stories of care, recovery, and nature protection.

TOUR 2

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TOUR 1 
Colina Hot Springs, Cascada de las Ánimas & Chocolate House Tour

A full day in the Cajón del Maipo: thermal pools, a waterfall, and homemade chocolate.

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Explore more about this incredible spot here

Tourists enjoy hiking, photography, and picnics while admiring breathtaking views, making it a must-see destination in Chile.

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TOUR 1 
 

DESCRIPCION DEL TOUR we'll head to El Yeso Reservoir, a mountain lake at 2,500 meters fed by glacial water in the heart of the Andes a good spot to walk around, take photos, and enjoy the views.

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TOUR 1 
El Yeso Reservoir & Cascada Animal Refuge Tour

A high-mountain lake and a wildlife sanctuary in the Chilean Andes.

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TOUR 1 
El Yeso Reservoir & Cascada Animal Refuge Tour

A high-mountain lake and a wildlife sanctuary in the Chilean Andes.

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TOUR 1 
El Yeso Reservoir & Cascada Animal Refuge Tour

A high-mountain lake and a wildlife sanctuary in the Chilean Andes.

Explore

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TOUR 1 
El Yeso Reservoir & Cascada Animal Refuge Tour

A high-mountain lake and a wildlife sanctuary in the Chilean Andes.

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Explore more about this incredible spot here

Tourists enjoy hiking, photography, and picnics while admiring breathtaking views, making it a must-see destination in Chile.

GET

THE

GLOW

Wildlife and wine without the long drive an easy day close to the city.

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TOUR 4 
Cascada Animal Refuge & Concha y Toro Winery Tour

SOOTH
YOUR
SKIN

A high-mountain lake and a wildlife sanctuary in the Chilean Andes.

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TOUR 4 
Cascada Animal Refuge & Concha y Toro Winery Tour

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A high-mountain lake and a wildlife sanctuary in the Chilean Andes.

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TOUR 4 
Cascada Animal Refuge & Concha y Toro Winery Tour

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Meet some of the ambassadors of this amazing shelter.

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Huilo lives peacefully with his companion Maqui. He is an elderly puma, but he remains in very good condition thanks to the care he receives.

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Maqui wandered over 10 km alone after losing his mother, was rescued in 2013, and now lives happily at the refuge.

Located in the Cascada de las Ánimas Nature Sanctuary, the Cascada Animal Refuge consists of a Rehabilitation Center and an Exhibition Center for native wildlife, where daily efforts are dedicated to the care of any native animal in need.

Refugio Animal Cascada is a special place in the Andes where you can meet rescued animals up close, learn about Chile’s wildlife, and hear real stories of care, recovery, and nature protection.

TOUR 2

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TOUR 1 
Colina Hot Springs, Cascada de las Ánimas & Chocolate House Tour

A full day in the Cajón del Maipo: thermal pools, a waterfall, and homemade chocolate.

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Explore more about this incredible spot here

Tourists enjoy hiking, photography, and picnics while admiring breathtaking views, making it a must-see destination in Chile.

GET

THE

GLOW

A Santiago day combining architecture, wine, and a traditional artisan village.

TOUR 3 
Bahá'í Temple, Cousiño Macul Wine & Los Dominicos Village Tour

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A high-mountain lake and a wildlife sanctuary in the Chilean Andes.

TOUR 3 
Bahá'í Temple, Cousiño Macul Wine & Los Dominicos Village Tour

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A high-mountain lake and a wildlife sanctuary in the Chilean Andes.

TOUR 3 
Bahá'í Temple, Cousiño Macul Wine & Los Dominicos Village Tour

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Explore more about this incredible spot here

Tourists enjoy hiking, photography, and picnics while admiring breathtaking views, making it a must-see destination in Chile.

TOUR 1 
Colina Hot Springs, Cascada de las Ánimas & Chocolate House Tour

A full day in the Cajón del Maipo: thermal pools, a waterfall, and homemade chocolate.

Meet some of the ambassadors of this amazing shelter.

huilo.png

Huilo lives peacefully with his companion Maqui. He is an elderly puma, but he remains in very good condition thanks to the care he receives.

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Maqui wandered over 10 km alone after losing his mother, was rescued in 2013, and now lives happily at the refuge.

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Located in the Cascada de las Ánimas Nature Sanctuary, the Cascada Animal Refuge consists of a Rehabilitation Center and an Exhibition Center for native wildlife, where daily efforts are dedicated to the care of any native animal in need.

TOUR 2

Refugio Animal Cascada is a special place in the Andes where you can meet rescued animals up close, learn about Chile’s wildlife, and hear real stories of care, recovery, and nature protection.

TOUR 1

El Yeso Reservoir, nestled in the Andes near Santiago, welcomes visitors with its turquoise waters and majestic mountain backdrop. A vital water source for the city, it also offers unforgettable experiences.

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Explore more about this incredible spot here

Tourists enjoy hiking, photography, and picnics while admiring breathtaking views, making it a must-see destination in Chile.

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museos barrio lastarria / cabalgata la reina + pueblito los dominicos  / san cristobal parque met

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El Yeso Reservoir
& Animal Refuge Tour: 
A mountain lake followed by native animal stories.

El Yeso Reservoir
& Animal Refuge Tour: 
A mountain lake followed by native animal stories.

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El Yeso Reservoir
& Animal Refuge Tour: 
A mountain lake followed by native animal stories.

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El Yeso Reservoir
& Animal Refuge Tour: 
A mountain lake followed by native animal stories.

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