Rafting, canopies and horseback riding, cycling (suitable for families with children)
Description:
If you are a lover of adventure and outdoor activities, not far from Santiago (60-90 kilometers from the city center) in the suburb of San Jose del Maipo there is a holiday to your taste: for example:
Do you like speed, water, risk? I offer you rafting, during which you can raft along the stormy mountain river Maipo. The bottom of the river is rocky, the waters of the river carry clay from the mountains, because its color in some areas is unique - brownish, although most of the Maipo River is sky-blue water and snow-white splashes of rapid flow. Fans of ground adrenaline are available cycling on mountain bikes and steep downhills.
At your service are protection, helmets, reliable and simple mountain bikes of famous world brands and different in length and complexity routes Cajona del Maipo to choose from. For those who love horses and enjoy riding, the province of San José de Maipo near Santiago has a lot to do: there is a wide range of routes available for horseback riding. Interestingly, in the highlands of Chile, a special breed of lodge, bred in Chile and adapted for mountainous terrain, this breed has a short stature, light body, compliant character, courage and a wonderful sense of balance: qualities that allow the rider to feel safe riding a horse on any narrow mountain path even over the deepest abyss. For those who prefer both height and high speed, the Maipo River Canyon has a large selection of canopies stretched at an altitude of 30-50 meters above the ground.
Both Chileans and numerous foreigners from around the world go to Cajon del Maipo with pleasure, especially during the high season from December to March. Depending on your wishes and preferences, you can choose a particular entertainment in nature. You just have to want something interesting, and contact me, then your vacation is my job.
Elevation difference: in comparison with Santiago, which occupies altitudes from 540 to 670 meters, in Cajon del Maipo from 900 to 2200 meters above sea level, depending on what type of holiday and route you choose. In general, there is no shortage of oxygen at these altitudes, although if you are particularly sensitive to altitude, you should alert me to this. For horseback riding, cycling and rafting, it is desirable to be in good physical shape.
Seasonal: - rafting from November to March - horseback riding and canopies, cycling - do not have seasonality (depend more on the route)