Escape to Zapallar and Cachagua Island, just 1.5 hours from Santiago. Explore local flora and fauna, visit the Isla Cachagua Natural Monument, and indulge in fresh seafood by the Pacific Ocean.
- Zapallar - Just 1 hour and a half from Santiago, 80km north of Valparaíso, Zapallar (“place of pumpkins” in Mapudungun) will captivate you with its beautiful landscapes and you can understand why in the 60’s it captivated a host of European architects who left its legacy in what are currently the houses of the sector. Just meters from the white sand beach and crystal clear waters, classic Italian and German architecture will transport you to a dream place.
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Isla Los Pinguinos Cachagua - 397/5000
Once in the cove, the starting point of the boat ride, a fisherman from the area with more than 10 years of experience will take you to visit the Isla Cachagua Natural Monument, a place for the preservation of the emblematic Humboldt penguin and home of a diverse flora and fauna (heron cuca, swan, duck yeco, garuma, pitotoy, etc). This tour lasts approximately 1 hour. - Zapallar - El Chiringuito Restaurant: After this experience, we invite you to taste the typical food of the sea at Chiringuito, a restaurant with fishing tradition, with fresh seafood extracted directly from the Pacific Ocean and a local gastronomy for delight.
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- Private transport with transport insurance
- Guided excursion to Ping\
- Lunch
- Tip
Situated just 90 minutes from Santiago and 80km north of Valparaíso, Zapallar, meaning ‘place of pumpkins’ in Mapudungun, is sure to enthrall you with its stunning scenery. It’s easy to see why this locale ensnared a multitude of European architects in the 1960s, leaving their mark in the form of the houses that now populate the area.
Journeying through the local natural forests on unpaved roads, we’ll follow a picturesque route that hugs the rugged coastal line of this resort.
Upon reaching the cove – our departure point for the boat trip – a local fisherman with over a decade’s experience will guide us to the Isla Cachagua Natural Monument. This sanctuary is dedicated to the protection of the iconic Humboldt penguin and boasts a diverse collection of flora and fauna (heron cuca, swan, duck yeco, garuma, pitotoy, etc). After this adventure, we welcome you to sample the local marine cuisine at the Chiringuito, featuring freshly caught seafood directly from the Pacific Ocean.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.