El Morado Natural Monument Tours and Tickets

An alluring hike up the river to the Morales Lagoon with breathtaking views of the photogenic south face of Mount El Morado and the glaciers that rest over the water shaped sedimentary rocks. The first section is the steepest of the route, nevertheless quite friendly. After about an hour hike up we will stop in the sector of "Panimávidas Mineral Waters", where we can admire the stunning scenery that provides the nearby mountains and unique groundwater outcrops resting on stained bodies that tell us about the presence of mineral concentrations such as iron. Then, we continue walking by the now almost flat trail until we get to Morales Lagoon, propitious place to rest and recharge energies with a delicious lunch while we contemplate the great Andean scene. This excursion can be made all year round, even during snowy winters with the help of snowshoes, or in spring and summer, when the valley reflourishes.

The Morado National Monument is an ideal location to find some of the best hikes, glaciers, and hot springs in the Andes Mountain. This tour saves you the trouble of planning all the logistics required for a two-day hike through the Cajon del Maipo Valley to the San Francisco Glacier, Banos del Colina hot springs, and the Morado Lagoon and Glacier.

Explore the capital of Chile and Argentina’s main wine region in our 7-day Adventure tour! visit some top attractions of the city of Santiago and hike its beautiful natural surroundings. Then cross the imposing Andes mountains by bus to enjoy a delicious regional barbecue and explore the heart of the Andes Range. In Mendoza, you will visit the Aconcagua provincial park and even opt between a horseback ride or a hike in the mountains at an exclusive area that no many get to visit. This tour makes it easy for you to visit our selected featured attractions and take in all the natural beauty that both destinations have to offer. All transportation, accommodation, and activities are included, plus breakfast every day.

Enjoy this spectacular trip to “El Morado” Natural Monument National Park, located at 93 kms (57 miles) from Santiago.  The starting point of the hike is in Baños Morales, a mountain village at 1,900 meters of altitude (6,200 ft). The trail leads to the beautiful San Francisco Glacier lookout at 2,500 meters (8,200 ft) and the Morales Glacier lagoon. During the hike we will have a refreshing stop at “Aguas de Panimávida”, iron-rich carbonated waters that directly spills out from the earth. Difficulty level is HIGH. This tour is recommended for people in good physical shape. The first hour of the hike is steep and then it becomes flat. The difference of altitude is of 600 meters (1,900 ft).

The best Adventure Tourism destination according to the World Travel Awards! A few kilometers from the capital, disconnect in a natural environment in the middle of the Andes Mountains, surrounded by hills, rivers, cliffs and massifs. You will begin by visiting San José, a town with colorful architecture and whose main square has been a National Monument of Chile since 1992. Then, you will go to "La Casa de Chocolate", a magical place that will captivate you with its structure taken from a fairy tale, built with recycled materials, wood, mud and rocks. Here you will find from ice cream and handmade chocolates. Continuing the experience, we will take you to the town of Baños Morales, located between the Morales and Volcán rivers, at about 1800 meters above sea level, with hot springs and other attractions that connect you with mother earth. You can enjoy a hike with a view of the San José Volcano, located on the border with Argentina. This volcano surprises at the end of the valley due to its great size.