Close to Santiago, on the route towards the
Andes, you will find San José de Maipo. It is a place to get away from the
city. Here, you will listen to bird songs and waterfalls.
In this small town you will enjoy nature and
its classic architecture.
San José de Maipo is a renowned spot for their
activities such as rafting, cable rides, fishing and trekking.
One of the most interesting activities offered
is rafting. The location is the Maipo River, which flows from the foot of the
Andes.
In Cascada de las Animas you can find different
tours related to the Maipo River.
The water course of this river is classified in
Class 4 betwwen November and February and Class 3 the rest of the year,
according to the international scale applied for this activity (It goes from I
to IV).
Being close to this river is a great
opportunity to do this activity, and it is accessible for any person.
Maipo River has a great torrent. When it is
passing through Cascada de las Ánimas has an elevation of 1,100 meters above
the sea level. The rocks in it give shape to obstacles and it is those places
where are the most demanding rapids.
This is an experience for anyone. Most people
who visit the river are going to raft for the first time.
Be sure of contacting people who warrantee your
security. They should be care about rafts and the equipment. In addition, they should
provide highly trained and experienced guides. These things are important
because they will always monitor your safety.
Anyone is welcome to live this experience; In
fact, more than 70% of our clients raft for the first time with us. To ensure
that everyone will enjoy a great trip, we care about having rafts and
state-of-the-art equipment, as well as highly trained and experienced guides,
who will always monitor your safety and be attentive to your needs.
When you visit this pace you also can enjoy
ecotourism, areas of camping, picnic, horseback riding, fly fishing and
restaurants.
Offers may vary depending on what the rafting
companies offer to the visitors.