Hot springs & wellnessTermas El Corazón
Hot springs in the Andean foothills of San Esteban: thermal pools, spa and nature for a day — or a stay — of pure rest.
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Freeride IFSA Qualifier · Valle El Arpa
◉ Sep 9–12 · Valle El Arpa, San Esteban
Ski Arpa, the mountain center in the commune of San Esteban (Valparaíso, Chile), will host the Valle El Arpa IFSA Qualifier 4★, an international freeride ski and snowboard competition. From September 9 to 12, 2026, athletes from several countries descend its untouched snow slopes chasing points for the international circuit.
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Ski Arpa · catski in the Andean foothills
One of Chile’s best-known catski centers: snowcats take riders up to untouched snow slopes above 3,000 m, with descents facing the Aconcagua massif. That is why it was chosen to host the IFSA Qualifier 4★.
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- IFSA Qualifier 4★ international freeride ski & snowboard competition
- September 9 to 12, 2026
- Venue: Ski Arpa mountain center, San Esteban foothills
- Access is by snowcat (catski), no ski lifts
- Untouched snow slopes and big vertical drops facing the Aconcagua massif
- One of South America’s freeride benchmarks
- Boosts hotels, restaurants and services in San Esteban and Los Andes
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Where to stay nearby
Hot springs & wellness
Hot springs & wellnessBarros Wellness & Spa
A boutique resort with wooden cabins, sauna and private oak hot tubs. Wellness on an intimate scale.
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Where to stayHotel San Esteban
A small, welcoming rural hotel, minutes from downtown Los Andes.
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Where to eat nearby
Flavors & foodFlavors & foodCasa Vieja Restaurant
Traditional valley cooking in a country setting, in San Esteban.
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