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.
Highlights
Rancagua
Capital of the 'Sun Region'. Base camp for exploring the Andes and the gateway to the Cachapoal Valley.
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.
Termas Cauquenes
Historic hot springs open since 1885. Darwin soaked here in 1834. Natural thermal pools surrounded by Andean foothills.
Reserva Nacional Río Los Cipreses
36,000 hectares of glaciers, waterfalls, and Cypress forests. Multi-day treks with condors, pumas, and guanacos.
Pichilemu
End at Chile's surf capital. World-class waves at Punta de Lobos and a laid-back coastal vibe to decompress.