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Santiago Day trip or Overnight
I'm about to go to Santiago for business. It's my third time there - I've already been to Concha y Chinas (private tour), Valparaiso and many of Santiago's highlights. I just found out that I have a free weekend - two full days before my flight home late Sunday night, and I'm thinking of going to hot springs resort or on an organized day trip. Any suggestions?
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See if you can get something to Termas El Corazón or Jahuel if you want a relaxing spa weekend. Both about 1.5 hrs from town.
http://www.termaselcorazon.cl/ http://www.jahuel.cl/ Cascada Las Animas is up in the mountains of the Cajón del Maipo: http://www.cascada.net/index_ing/index This takes longer to get to, about three hours, but is very relaxing and gets you right out of Santiago. http://www.tumunanlodge.com/lodgeng.htm |
Thanks. Just checked the weather and it might be too warm for hot springs. However, it seems to be in the low 60s F at night. Do I need a light fleece or light leather jacket?
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A light cardigan would be enough, but if you are traveling with a light fleece that would be fine. The temperature is usually very pleasant in the evening.
Both termas have outdoor pools as well. |
Thanks so much for your suggestions. I ended up staying in Santiago because it turned out some friends were going to be here, so I didn't get to the hot springs. I did do the free walking tour, which was an excellent snapshot of the city - culturally, politically, visually...and great exercise. Learned more about Chile in those three hours than in two previous visits.
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Nice that you enjoyed the walking tour. It's good. You can do the termas next time.
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Next time try the bike tour through La Bicicleta Verde or the Santiago Running Tour if you want to get even more athletic!
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