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📍 Santiago Difficult
17.5 km
Distance
+814 m
Elevation gain
7 h
Time
Difficult
Difficulty
A route in Parque Natural Aguas de Ramón to the Salto de Apoquindo, a 30-metre waterfall at 1,646 m that springs from the Sierra de Ramón. It has demanding stretches (between Los Peumos and the Encañado viewpoint), unique forests and viewpoints over Santiago. It's 17.5 km return, about 7 hours, with 814 m of elevation gain.
Only people over 15 may hike it, and hiking boots or trail shoes with grip are required. Hours: last entry at 10:00 am; the trail closes at the Cruce el Estero at 11:00 am; the last descent from the waterfall is at 2:00 pm.
No camping, swimming under the waterfall, smoking or fires. A noise- and drone-free area. The park opens daily from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Park entry (online payment): CLP 3,450 adults; CLP 2,300 seniors over 60 and children 2 to 14.
Parque Natural Aguas de Ramón, Álvaro Casanova 2583, Las Condes. By public transport: from Plaza Egaña Metro, bus D15 (stop PD178, beside the mall) to the park entrance (Álvaro Casanova and Onofre Jarpa). Catch it back at the same stop.
📍 Parque Natural Aguas de Ramón, Álvaro Casanova 2583, Las Condes
The park is open every day. Before you go, check the park status on the Asociación Parque Cordillera website.
The park is rich in endemic plants and wildlife. Stay on the trail and leave no trash.
User experiences, not official information. Always check the official status before you go.
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