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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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Refugio Animal Cascada

Meet rescued native animals at a wildlife refuge right here in Santiago.

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First, 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.

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

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.

Into Santiago

Into the Mountains & Vineyards

Into the Coast

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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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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.

From here, we head to Concha y Toro, one of Chile's oldest and most recognized wineries, just outside Santiago.

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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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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

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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.

Hacia La Costa

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Cascada Animal Refuge & Concha y Toro Winery Tour

A day between a glacial mountain lake and a wildlife refuge where you can meet rescued native animals and learn their stories from the people caring for them.

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

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.

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