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Where history meets the mountains
O'Higgins Heritage Trail
Discover the O'Higgins region through its extraordinary heritage, from a UNESCO mining city frozen in time to thermal springs visited by Darwin, and the Andes reserves where condors soar over glacier-carved valleys.
5 days5 stops
Difficulty ModerateYear-round
Highlights
Day 1
01
Rancagua
Capital of the 'Sun Region'. Base camp for exploring the Andes and the gateway to the Cachapoal Valley.
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02
Ciudad Minera de Sewell
UNESCO World Heritage mining town at 2,000m. Built in 1905, its colourful hillside buildings tell the story of Chile's copper boom.
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03
Termas Cauquenes
Historic hot springs open since 1885. Darwin soaked here in 1834. Natural thermal pools surrounded by Andean foothills.
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04
Reserva Nacional Río Los Cipreses
36,000 hectares of glaciers, waterfalls, and Cypress forests. Multi-day treks with condors, pumas, and guanacos.
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05
Pichilemu
End at Chile's surf capital. World-class waves at Punta de Lobos and a laid-back coastal vibe to decompress.
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