Wineries & wineFlaherty Wines
A signature boutique winery in El Tambo, Santa María. Small-group guided visits and tastings led by the owners themselves.
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San Felipe Province
Santa María
◉ A town in the Jahuel valley: historic hot springs, boutique wineries a…
What to do in Santa María?
Santa María is home to the valley's wellness icon —Hotel Termas de Jahuel & Spa, with over 100 years of thermal history— and adds high-end wine tourism at Flaherty Wines (founded by a former Opus One winemaker). A premium sub-destination for hot springs and wine.
Location
Geography & access
Terrain
A valley-and-foothills comuna northeast of San Felipe; the Jahuel area climbs toward the mountains on a paved road.
Recommended season
Hot springs year-round; wine tourism Mar–May. Take care on the road in winter.
By car
Route 57 → San Felipe → exit to Jahuel on a paved road. From Santiago ~98 km, 1h15. Road unlit at night: arrive by daylight; frost in winter.
By public transport
Bus to San Felipe + taxi/shared taxi to Jahuel (~20 min, CLP 3,000–5,000). No direct bus to the hot springs; arrange a transfer with the hotel.
Distances and times to key valley points
| To | Distance · time (car) |
|---|---|
| San Felipe | 14 km · 20 min |
| Los Andes | 32 km · 35 min |
| Portillo | 118 km · 1:50 |
Source: O-D matrix · Accesibilidad y Rutas · Valle de Aconcagua v3 (Jun 2026). Public transport: +30–60% for connections and waits.
Wineries & wine
Wineries & wine in Santa María
Wineries & wineHot springs & wellness
Hot springs & wellness in Santa María
Hot springs & wellnessHotel Termas de Jahuel & Spa
A thermal hotel with over 100 years of history, top-level cuisine and thermal pools overlooking the valley.
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Tourism Services & Operators
Tourism Services & Operators in Santa María
Tourism Services & OperatorsLonko Tour
Adventure and mountain experiences in the Jahuel valley and across the Aconcagua.
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