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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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Bahá'í Temple

 

A temple at the foot of the Andes in Santiago the only one of its kind in South America, with quiet gardens and a building that's worth seeing up close.

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It has nine sides, symbolic in the Bahá'í faith, and is designed to be lit by sunlight filtering through its petals.

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

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After Cousiño Macul, we'll head to Los Dominicos, an artisan village with handmade crafts, local food, and a colonial-style church at its center.

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Quebrada de Macul Park

Instead of Los Dominicos, we can also offer Parque Quebrada de Macul, a park right next to the Bahá'í Temple, as an alternative stop.

Quebrada de Macul Park

 

Instead of Los Dominicos, we can also offer Parque Quebrada de Macul, a park right next to the Bahá'í Temple, as an alternative stop.

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It's a green canyon with year-round water, natural pools, and a waterfall, surrounded by one of the last patches of native sclerophyllous forest near Santiago home to quillay, peumo, and maitén trees, along with foxes and native birds like the tenca and zorzal. 

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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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Bahá'í Temple
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Spend the day exploring the Bahá'í Temple, tasting wine at Cousiño Macul, and walking through the artisan village of Los Dominicos.

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.

Embalse El Yeso

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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Refugio Animal Cascada

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.

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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.

All About Our Story

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Hacia La Costa

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Santiago

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

Our Work

Each initiative is structured to maximize protection

and preservation of local wildlife

Into the wild

/ quebrada de ramon + arboretum o algo /embalse el yeso / baños de colina/

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Into Santiago

Into the Mountains & Vineyards

Into the Coast

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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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