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Flavors & foodCervecería Altamira
A craft brewery in the heart of San Felipe, blending tradition and innovation.
Flavors & foodFábrica de Empanadas Sabrosos
Handmade empanadas in an 1890 adobe house, with family recipes.
Flavors & foodHelados Olguín
An artisan ice-cream shop with over 100 years of family tradition (since 1906).
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Flavors & foodBar Estación Riquelme
A bar on historic Riquelme street: cocktails, beers, Chilean wines and boards.
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Flavors & foodCafetería Artes & Oficios
A bakery café by the Almendral Arts Centre: coffee, sandwiches and homemade desserts.
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Flavors & foodLa Carreta Restaurant
Traditional Chilean cooking: baked empanadas and grilled meats, in San Felipe.
Flavors & foodLomo House San Esteban
A 20-year family restaurant: meats, fish, seafood, pasta and premium wines.
Flavors & foodRestaurant La Ruca
Traditional Chilean country cooking since 1967, in an authentic rural setting.
Tourism Services & OperatorsAutóctonos
“We’re more than guides”: guided excursions and experiences in the valley and the mountains.
Outdoor & mountains
Outdoor & mountains
Hot springs & wellnessBarros Wellness & Spa
A boutique resort with wooden cabins, sauna and private oak hot tubs. Wellness on an intimate scale.
Hot springs & wellnessSan Francisco Lodge & Spa
Mountain resort in San Esteban set on 33 hectares of wood and stone: heated pools, spa and outdoor activities such as horseback riding, kayaking and fly fishing.
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Practical · visitor servicesCajeros automáticos
BancoEstado, Banco de Chile, Santander and BCI ATMs (Redbanc network) in the centers of Los Andes and San Felipe.
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Culture, heritage & faithPedro Aguirre Cerda House Museum
House museum of former President Pedro Aguirre Cerda in the Pocuro area, Calle Larga.
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Culture, heritage & faithCathedral of San Felipe Apóstol
Cathedral in the heart of San Felipe's historic center, facing the Plaza de Armas.
Culture, heritage & faithSan Felipe History Museum
Museum of the Society of History and Archaeology of Aconcagua: archaeology, history and art of the valley. Free admission.
Tourism Services & OperatorsCentro Turístico Ramón de los Llanos
A connection with animals and country life. A family outing, ideal with kids.
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Outdoor & mountainsCerro de la Virgen / Quicalcura
A classic Los Andes lookout: a short climb and a full view of the valley.
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Wineries & wineCervecería Mowa
A craft brewery in the valley, in Panquehue. The pick for those who prefer beer to wine.
Practical · visitor servicesColectivos amarillos Los Andes ↔ San Felipe
The yellow shared taxis (colectivos) connect Los Andes and San Felipe frequently, in about 20 minutes. Stops in each town center.
Culture, heritage & faithCristo de Madera (Wooden Christ)
Hilltop shrine and viewpoint of the Wooden Christ of Rinconada de Silva, San Felipe: a pilgrimage site with panoramic views over the valley.
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Culture, heritage & faithEstación de Ferrocarriles de Los Andes
Restored railway heritage steps from downtown Los Andes. A short, photogenic stop.
Practical · visitor servicesFarmacia Cruz Verde Los Andes
A pharmacy in downtown Los Andes. After hours, check which pharmacy is on duty.
Practical · visitor servicesFarmacia de turno (24h)
Official MINSAL finder: shows which pharmacy is on duty and open now in Los Andes and San Felipe. Updated daily.
Wineries & wineFlaherty Wines
A signature boutique winery in El Tambo, Santa María. Small-group guided visits and tastings led by the owners themselves.
Practical · visitor servicesHospital San Camilo
Public 24-hour ER in San Felipe, the valley’s main hospital. Life-threatening emergencies: SAMU 131.
Practical · visitor servicesHospital San Juan de Dios
Public 24-hour ER in Los Andes. For life-threatening emergencies, call SAMU at 131.
AccommodationHotel del Valle — Enjoy
Enjoy hotel and casino in Rinconada de Los Andes, with halls for events and conventions.
AccommodationHotel Estación San Felipe
Accommodation in San Felipe, close to downtown and the bus terminal.
AccommodationHotel Los Andes
Accommodation in the city of Los Andes, a base for exploring the eastern valley.
AccommodationEl Palomar — Caja Los Andes
A recreation center surrounded by mountains in Panquehue, with modern facilities, lodging and outdoor activities.
AccommodationHotel & Restaurante Reinares
A family business founded in 1962 in San Felipe, offering Chilean cuisine and quality lodging.
AccommodationHostal Los Maitenes
A cozy stay one block from Putaendo main square: equipped rooms, breakfast included, WiFi and pet-friendly.
AccommodationCamping San Pedro
A campground at the foot of the mountains in San Esteban, with wood-and-stone builds amid native vegetation; great for families.
AccommodationCabañas Terra Pocuro
Cabins surrounded by greenery in Pocuro (Calle Larga), with pool, BBQ area and hot tubs; hiking nearby.
AccommodationMotel Voce y Eu
A motel in Los Andes with 20 themed, equipped rooms, air conditioning, parking and 24-hour service.
AccommodationHotel Punakora
A hotel in San Felipe with personal service from its owners and a local, traditional atmosphere.
AccommodationHotel Santa Teresa
A traditional hotel in downtown Los Andes, steps from parks and shops, with comfortable, well-equipped rooms.
AccommodationHotel Génova
A hotel in Los Andes with a range of rooms, pool, free WiFi, parking and all-day reception.
AccommodationHotel Plaza
A family-run hotel since 1970 in Los Andes: 40 equipped rooms, breakfast, pool and restaurant, one block from the main square.
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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.
Where to stayHoward Johnson
An international chain with a familiar standard for visitors, in Rinconada de Los Andes.
Culture, heritage & faithSan Francisco de Curimón Church & Convent
A 1733 Franciscan church and convent in Curimón, San Felipe. A National Historic Monument with a conventual museum, among the oldest colonial complexes in the valley.
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Where to stayInca Hoteles
47 rooms and a business center right in Los Andes. A solid choice for families and groups.
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Flavors & foodLa Table de France
French cuisine in the heart of the valley. A different dinner option in San Felipe.
Outdoor & mountainsLaguna del Inca
The valley’s postcard on the way to Portillo, above 2,800 m. A full-day excursion among snowy peaks and the emerald lagoon.
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Tourism Services & OperatorsTurismo Ojos de Agua
Los Andes outdoor agency: horseback riding, trekking, mountain biking, climbing, rafting and skiing, an hour from Santiago.
Tourism Services & OperatorsExperiencias Triwe
A heritage-and-culture operator: a journey into the valley’s ancient cultures, with trekking and experiences alongside local communities.
Tourism Services & OperatorsCabalgatas El Copín
A family-run horseback outfit guided by muleteers: mountain life, cordillera scenery and valley folklore.
Tourism Services & OperatorsEntrecerros Tourtrek
Adventure and trekking through the valley’s hidden corners, focused on local experience and environmental education.
Tourism Services & OperatorsSanta Teresa Tours
Over 10 years of experience in outdoor adventures and historical and religious tours, with a sustainable approach.
Tourism Services & OperatorsParva del Inca
Small-group hiking and adventure in the Andes: trekking, kayaking, rafting, camping and archaeological tours.
Tourism Services & OperatorsSenderismo y Trekking Aconcagua
Accessible hiking routes for all ages in Putaendo and the valley, with education on flora, fauna and conservation.
Tourism Services & OperatorsPolitours
An interpretive ecotourism operator: nature, cultural heritage and outdoor activities, with environmental education and tourism consulting.
Food & gastronomySan Felipe Municipal Market
Traditional market of San Felipe: food stalls, local produce and valley flavors.
Culture, heritage & faithMuseo Arqueológico de Los Andes
Valley heritage right in downtown Los Andes. An indoor activity for all audiences.
Culture, heritage & faithMilitary History Museum / Yungay Museum Hall
Museum space devoted to military history in Los Andes.
Outdoors & mountainsPocuro Observatory
Astronomical observatory in the Pocuro area, for stargazing over the valley.
Outdoor & mountainsParque Andino Juncal
A protected high-mountain area and Ramsar wetland. Glaciers, condors and trails in their purest state.
Culture, heritage & faithPaidahuén Archaeological Park
Archaeological site with petroglyphs in San Esteban, a testament to the valley's pre-Hispanic past.
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Outdoors & mountainsLos Libertadores Pass / Cristo Redentor
High-mountain border pass to Argentina and monument to the Christ the Redeemer of the Andes. Extreme mountain scenery.
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Culture, heritage & faithPlaza and Calle Comercio of Putaendo
Putaendo's colonial old town (Historic Zone): 18th–19th-century adobe streets around Calle Comercio.
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Flavors & foodRincón Clandestino
Signature cocktails and a terrace steps from downtown Los Andes. Open at night.
Outdoor & mountainsSalto del Soldado
A rock formation and historic pass on the way to the mountains. A classic valley stop, legend included.
Outdoor & mountainSki Arpa
Catski in the San Esteban foothills: untouched snow above 3,000 m and host of the IFSA Qualifier 4★ freeride event.
Where to staySan Francisco de los Andes
A cabin among the mountains, surrounded by native flora and fauna, in the Andean sector of Los Andes.
Santuario de Santa Teresa de Los Andes
One of Chile’s most visited sanctuaries, in Auco. An accessible, low-effort visit among gardens.
Outdoor & mountainsSerranía del Ciprés
A private reserve with interpretive trails in San Felipe. Nature without high physical demands.
Outdoors & mountainsSki Portillo
World-class ski resort beside Laguna del Inca, high in the mountains of Los Andes. Snow, sport and Andean scenery along the Los Libertadores route.
Practical · visitor servicesSupermercados del valle
The valley’s main chains: Líder, Unimarc and Santa Isabel, with stores in Los Andes and San Felipe.
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.
Practical · visitor servicesTerminal de Buses de Los Andes
Los Andes bus terminal: buses to Santiago, Valparaíso, Viña, San Felipe and the mountains.
Practical · visitor servicesVetcare Aconcagua — Hospital Veterinario
The valley’s veterinary hospital in San Felipe. Emergency care for your pet.
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Wineries & wineViña Errázuriz
An icon of the valley’s wine tourism in Panquehue: a historic winery, striking architecture and export-grade reds with the Andes behind.
Wineries & wineViña In Situ
Wine tourism in San Esteban, the winery closest to town: a vineyard tour and tasting with direct views of the Andes.
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Wineries & wineViña Sánchez de Loria
A boutique winery in Panquehue with guided tours of its vineyards and cellar.
Wineries & wineVon Siebenthal Winery
Boutique winery in Panquehue known for its age-worthy reds from the Aconcagua Valley. Wine tourism by appointment.
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ExperienceWhere to stay
Thermal hotels, mountain cabins, domes and urban lodging to stay and explore the valley at your own pace.
ExperienceCulture, heritage & faith
Sanctuaries, museums, railway heritage and open-air art. The valley’s memory and its great landmarks of faith.
ExperienceOutdoor & mountains
Trekking, lookouts, bathing spots and high mountains: from the hills of Los Andes to Laguna del Inca and the Juncal Ramsar wetland.
ExperiencePractical · visitor services
Everything you need to get around the valley: health and emergencies, pharmacies, transport, supermarkets and banks.
ExperienceFlavors & food
Country cooking, cafés, signature cocktails and craft beer. The valley’s table, from a traditional lunch to a chef’s dinner.
ExperienceTourism Services & Operators
Tour operators, guides and rural tourism to experience the valley and the mountains with local experts.
ExperienceHot springs & wellness
Foothill hot springs, spas and hotels with history, open year-round. Autumn and winter are the star seasons.
ExperienceWineries & wine
Wine tourism in the Aconcagua Valley: from the great wineries of Panquehue to the boutique wineries of San Esteban and Santa María. Tours, tastings and the Andes as a backdrop.
GetawayTermas de Jahuel: 2 nights of spa and mountains
2D/1N getaway in Santa María: Hotel Termas de Jahuel & Spa · Jahuel trails.
GetawayTermas El Corazón: relaxation in the Andean foothills
2D/1N getaway in San Esteban: Termas El Corazón · Campos de Ahumada.
GetawaySan Francisco Lodge & Spa: boutique wellness
2D/1N getaway in San Esteban: San Francisco Lodge Spa · Viña In Situ.
GetawayHotel San Esteban: hot springs & winery (2D / 1N)
A 2D / 1N getaway based at Hotel San Esteban: relaxation at Termas El Corazón and wine tourism at Viña In Situ.
GetawaySan Esteban, a quiet town
A quiet day in San Esteban based at Hotel San Esteban: a stroll through town and a country lunch at Casa Vieja Restaurant.
GetawayTermas El Corazón & In Situ winery (2D / 1N)
A 2D / 1N getaway in San Esteban combining hot springs and wine: relaxation at Termas El Corazón and wine tourism at Viña In Situ.
GetawayBarros Wellness & Spa: rest in Calle Larga
2D/1N getaway in Calle Larga: Barros Wellness & Spa · Pedro Aguirre Cerda House Museum.
GetawayThermal weekend for two (winter)
2D/1N getaway in Santa María / San Esteban: Termas de Jahuel or El Corazón · signature dinner.
GetawayDay spa + tasting: relax without an overnight stay
1-day getaway in San Esteban: Termas El Corazón (day spa) · Viña San Esteban.
GetawayWellness route: 3 spas of the valley
3D/2N getaway in Santa María · S. Esteban · Calle Larga: Jahuel · El Corazón · Barros Wellness.
GetawayPanquehue icons: Errázuriz + Von Siebenthal
1-day getaway in Panquehue: Viña Errázuriz · Viña Von Siebenthal (with transfer).
GetawayAconcagua Wine Roads (2 days)
2D/1N getaway in Panquehue · San Esteban: Errázuriz · Von Siebenthal · Viña In Situ · lodging.
GetawayHarvest season in Aconcagua
2D/1N getaway in Panquehue: Errázuriz / Viña El Escorial · Puro Campo · harvest.
GetawayBoutique & award-winning: Flaherty + Von Siebenthal
1-day getaway in Santa María · Panquehue: Flaherty Wines · Viña Von Siebenthal (by appointment).
GetawayArt and wine in San Esteban: In Situ + San Esteban
1-day getaway in San Esteban: Viña In Situ (art+wine) · Viña San Esteban · Vino La Joda.
GetawayValley up-and-comers: craft beer + young wines
1-day getaway in San Felipe · Panquehue · Llay-Llay: Altamira / Mowa breweries · Viña Barón Knyphausen (Llay-Llay).
Getaway3-day gourmet getaway: wine, table and landscape
3D/2N getaway in Panquehue · San Felipe · S. María: icon wineries · fine dining · boutique hotel (Jahuel).
GetawayWine + mountain incentive (2 days)
2D/1N getaway in Panquehue · Los Andes: winery with event hall · outdoor activity · Hotel Los Andes.
GetawayConvention in Rinconada: Enjoy + event halls
2D/1N getaway in Rinconada: Hotel del Valle — Enjoy · convention halls.
GetawayAconcagua outdoor team building
1-day getaway in Los Andes · San Esteban: El Copín / Entrecerros Tourtrek horseback rides · country lunch.
GetawayThermal corporate retreat
2D/1N getaway in Santa María: Hotel Termas de Jahuel & Spa (meeting rooms + spa).
GetawaySenior rest in Jahuel (weekdays)
2D/1N getaway in Santa María: Hotel Termas de Jahuel & Spa · slow pace.
GetawayTermas El Corazón: wellness without hiking
2D/1N getaway in San Esteban: Termas El Corazón (accessible).
GetawayEasygoing heritage of San Felipe
1-day getaway in San Felipe: Cathedral · Plaza de Armas · Municipal Market (flat/accessible).
GetawayCulture and calm in Los Andes
1-day getaway in Los Andes: Archaeological Museum · Santa Rosa Church · traditional café.
GetawayCalle Larga: spa and presidential memory
2D/1N getaway in Calle Larga: Barros Wellness & Spa · Pedro Aguirre Cerda House Museum.
GetawaySalto del Soldado with the family
1-day getaway in Los Andes: Salto del Soldado · picnic by the Aconcagua River.
GetawaySummer river spots of the valley
1-day getaway in San Felipe / Panquehue: Aguas Santas river spot · Las Vertientes river spot.
GetawayPetroglyphs and art in Putaendo
1-day getaway in Putaendo: Sculpture Park · petroglyphs (with a guide) · country cooking.
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GetawaySerranía El Ciprés: nature sanctuary
1-day getaway in San Felipe: Serranía El Ciprés Nature Sanctuary (reservation).
Getaway3-day high-mountain adventure
3D/2N getaway in Los Andes · San Esteban: Salto del Soldado · Juncal Andean Park · horseback rides.
GetawayGlamping and stars in Putaendo
2D/1N getaway in Putaendo · Los Andes: Domos El Llano · Pocuro Observatory.
GetawaySanta Teresa de Los Andes Shrine (day trip)
1-day getaway in Rinconada: Santa Teresa de Los Andes Shrine · lunch nearby.
GetawayPilgrimage + heritage (2 days)
2D/1N getaway in Rinconada · Los Andes: Santa Teresa Shrine · Carmelite Church · Archaeological Museum.
GetawayValley churches route
1-day getaway in San Felipe · Los Andes: San Felipe Cathedral · Carmelite Church · Santa Rosa Church.
GetawayHeritage Putaendo: a living town
1-day getaway in Putaendo: Putaendo Cultural Center · adobe old town (Historic Zone).
GetawaySnow + wine in one weekend
2D/1N getaway in Los Andes · Panquehue: Ski Portillo · Viña Errázuriz / In Situ.
GetawayPortillo & Laguna del Inca (from Mendoza)
2D/1N getaway in Los Andes: Ski Portillo · Laguna del Inca.
GetawayAndes crossing: Cristo Redentor + wine
2-day getaway in Los Andes · Panquehue: Los Libertadores Pass / Cristo Redentor · closing winery.
GetawayWine & scenery 3 days (international)
3D/2N getaway across the valley: icon wineries · Laguna del Inca · fine dining (trilingual).
GetawaySki Portillo weekend (beginners)
2D/1N getaway in Los Andes: Ski Portillo (lessons) · Laguna del Inca.
GetawayLaguna del Inca + high mountains (day trip)
1-day getaway in Los Andes: Laguna del Inca · Portillo viewpoint.
GetawayJuncal Andean Park: mountains and glaciers
2D/1N getaway in Los Andes: Juncal Andean Park · Turismo Ojos de Agua.
GetawayFamily snow day from Santiago
1-day getaway in Los Andes: Ski Portillo (snow day) · Salto del Soldado on the way.
GetawaySunday of wineries and lunch (Panquehue)
1-day getaway in Panquehue: Viña Sánchez de Loría / El Escorial · Puro Campo.
GetawayHeritage San Felipe + Market
1-day getaway in San Felipe: Cathedral · Plaza · Municipal Market · Olguín ice cream.
GetawayLos Andes in a day: museum, hill and table
1-day getaway in Los Andes: Archaeological Museum · Cerro de la Virgen · Raconto / 99 Restaurante.
GetawayRiver spot + country barbecue (summer)
1-day getaway in Panquehue: Las Vertientes river spot / Camping Vaitea · Puro Campo.
GetawaySlow-town Putaendo: art, chicha and countryside
1-day getaway in Putaendo: Sculpture Park · adobe old town · country cooking.
GetawayCoffee, art and trains in Los Andes
1-day getaway in Los Andes: Railway Station · Brambuli Coffee · downtown boutiques.
GetawayCristo de Madera + lunch in San Felipe
1-day getaway in San Felipe: Cristo de Madera viewpoint · Cerro San Francisco de Curimón · downtown lunch.
GetawayCasino and hot springs: an escape day
1-day getaway in Rinconada · San Esteban: Casino Enjoy Santiago · Termas El Corazón (day spa).
GetawaySignature dining route in Los Andes
1-day getaway in Los Andes: 5ta Cordillera Espacio Gastronómico · Raconto Restaurant · 99 Restaurante.
GetawayCoffee, sweets and ice cream of the valley
1-day getaway in Los Andes · San Felipe: Brambuli Coffee · Café La Galería · Gardenias Café · BRAVA Café-Bar · Olguín ice cream.
GetawayCountry cooking and local eateries of San Esteban
1-day getaway in San Esteban: Casa e Campo · Donde Pedro · Chicha Zelaya.
GetawayFlavors from around the world in San Felipe
1-day getaway in San Felipe: La Table de France · Líneas de Nazca · Bien Hecho.
GetawayFrom vineyard to table
2D/1N getaway in Panquehue · San Felipe: Viña Martel Restaurant · Puro Campo · icon winery.
GetawayThe chicha route and rural tradition
1-day getaway in Putaendo · San Esteban: Chicha Zelaya · artisan chicha from Putaendo (Rinconada de Silva).
GetawayGourmet weekend (2 days)
2D/1N getaway across the valley: signature restaurants · winery with lunch · boutique hotel.
GetawayCraft beer and the valley's bar scene
1-day getaway in San Felipe · Panquehue: Altamira Brewery · Mowa Brewery · Rincón Clandestino.
GetawaySanta Teresa de Los Andes Shrine — a day of faith
1-day getaway in Rinconada (Auco): Santa Teresa de Los Andes Shrine · lunch nearby.
GetawayTeresian route: Auco Shrine + Carmelite Monastery
2D/1N getaway in Rinconada · Los Andes: Santa Teresa Shrine · Discalced Carmelite Church · lodging.
GetawayColonial churches and convents
1-day getaway in San Felipe: Cathedral of San Felipe Apóstol · Curimón Convent · Cerro San Francisco de Curimón.
GetawayCristo de Madera and hilltop shrines
1-day getaway in San Felipe: Cristo de Madera · Santo Cristo de Rinconada de Silva.
GetawayPutaendo Historic Zone: adobe heritage
1-day getaway in Putaendo: Historic Zone old town (Calle Comercio) · Putaendo Cultural Center · Sculpture Park.
GetawayPresidential legacy: Pedro Aguirre Cerda House Museum
1-day getaway in Calle Larga: Pedro Aguirre Cerda House Museum · PAC Cultural Center.
GetawayValley archaeology: petroglyphs and Paidahuén
1-day getaway in Putaendo · San Felipe · Panquehue: Putaendo Petroglyphs (with a guide) · Cerro Paidahuén Archaeological Park.
GetawayCivic and railway Los Andes
1-day getaway in Los Andes: Railway Station · Government House · Los Andes Archaeological Museum.
GetawayWine getaway
A weekend among the vineyards: historic cellars, boutique wineries and a dinner to match, with the Andes always in the background.
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GetawayMountain getaway
The high Andes in a day: a historic pass, an emerald lagoon and a Ramsar wetland.
GetawayHeritage & faith getaway
The valley’s memory and its landmarks of faith: a sanctuary, railway heritage and open-air art.
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GetawaySpa getaway
Two days of hot springs and spa between San Esteban and Santa María, to truly unwind.
EventFiestas Patrias in the Valley
The most widely covered event of the year: every town celebrates with fondas, cueca, chicha, rodeos and barbecues. The valley’s second tourist peak.
EventLos Andes Anniversary
Los Andes celebrates its founding (6 May 1791) all month long with cultural, sporting and civic activities.
EventSan Felipe Anniversary
San Felipe celebrates its founding (2 July 1740) with cultural, sporting and civic activities throughout July.
EventChaya Festival of Putaendo
Chile's longest carnival: nine nights of music, dance and comedy in downtown Putaendo, the Aconcagua Valley's biggest carnival.
EventChaya Festival of San Esteban
The local version of the Chaya carnival: two nights of free music and shows in San Esteban's main square.
EventFeast of Saint Teresa of the Andes
Liturgical celebration of Chile's first saint at the Sanctuary of Auco, one of the country's most important religious events.
EventFILAN — Los Andes International Fair
The valley's biggest entrepreneurship, culture and entertainment event: three days of trade, food and shows in Los Andes.
EventSan Esteban Wine Gala
Annual event bringing together the wineries of the province to show their products to the community, a local complement to the Panquehue harvest.
EventEl Escorial Winery Harvest
Harvest festival at Chile's highest vineyards (1,600 m), with wine tourism and unique mountain scenery.
EventHarvest Festival — Aconcagua Winemakers
The valley's main wine festival: it gathers the wineries of the Viñateros del Aconcagua association for a day celebrating the harvest.
EventFreeride IFSA Qualifier · Valle El Arpa
Valle El Arpa, the catskiing mountain center in San Esteban, will host the IFSA Qualifier 4★ freeride event: from September 9 to 12, riders from several countries descend its untou…
EventFIVB U-17 Girls’ Volleyball World Championship
The FIVB U-17 Girls’ Volleyball World Championship comes to the Aconcagua Valley: from August 6 to 16, Los Andes and San Felipe host group-stage matches of a tournament with 24 nat…
EventFigure skating · Lipach ranking, round 2
Second round of the official figure skating ranking organized by Lipach Chile. Note: despite the venue’s name (Colegio San Esteban Mártir), it takes place in Lo Barnechea (Santiago…
EventYouth Pilgrimage to the Sanctuary
Annual pilgrimage (since 1990): thousands of young people walk 27 km from Chacabuco to the Sanctuary of Saint Teresa of the Andes.
EventLiving Nativity Scenes
A Christmas tradition in several towns: open-air theatrical reenactments of the Nativity, with residents and local organizations taking part.
EventRodeo Season
The Chilean rodeo kicks off in September and October. The valley’s medialunas host regional competitions with riders from all over Chile.
EventSki Season · Portillo
South America’s first ski resort (1949) is still open in August and September: 19 runs, a hotel and Laguna del Inca, just over two hours from Santiago via Los Andes.
EventOpen Wineries / Open Days
The valley’s wineries open their doors with special tastings, tours and activities for everyone, timed with the spring wine season.
RouteHigh Mountain
The classic climb toward Portillo: tunnels, meltwater rivers and the emerald lagoon at the end.
RouteWine Roads
From the wineries of San Esteban to the cellars of Panquehue, with a tasting at every stop.
RouteRoute of the Liberating Army
Following the trail of San Martín and O’Higgins, from the plains to the Andes via the Los Libertadores pass.
Culture, heritage & faithEnrique Meiggs Station
Historic station on the Santiago–Valparaíso railway (line opened in 1863) and the civic heart of Llay-Llay. Restored by the municipality and reopened in 2023 as the Estación Cultural Center.
Culture, heritage & faithCanteras Stone Crafts
A stonemasonry tradition from the Las Canteras area, near the La Calavera tunnel on the route to the coast. A heritage craft of Llay-Llay.
Outdoor & mountainsQuintessence Alpacas
A family-run Suri and Huacaya alpaca farm in Llay-Llay focused on genetic selection, breeding and high-quality fiber. It offers farm tours, a boutique and a fiber mill (Glorious Fibres Mill).
Church of San José, Catemu
19th-century parish church of San José, facing the Plaza de Armas of Catemu; neoclassical architecture with altars and stained glass.
Culture, heritage & faithCatemu Main Square
The civic heart of Catemu, with a fountain lit at night, historic buildings and green areas.
Wineries & wineCaltehue Winery
A Catemu winery with local production; offers vineyard visits, tastings and harvest activities.
Outdoor & mountainsEl Arrayán Municipal Park
Catemu municipal green space with trails, picnic areas and native flora and fauna of the valley.