Enjoying day trip of a hiking activity from Vina del Mar to Mauco Hill. The spectacular views over local landscape, sea, flora and fauna will astonish you.
Hiking to the top of the hill, what It takes about 1.5 hours. Birds and reptiles watching, eventually foxes and rodents. The summit is a natural view point from where you can watch the ocean and Mount Aconcagua, the higher one of America. Expose to sun with a few shadowy points. About 1 hour way back.
Altitude: 724 m.a.s.l.
Elevation gain: 614 meters
Hiking time: 2,5 hours
Season: year round
Distance: 8,2 km roundtrip
Difficulty level: low
Clothing & personal gear: Hiking (or comfortable) shoes, backpack, long sleeve shirt, light fleece or sweater, sun screen, jockey or hat, sunglasses and camera. Pants (No shorts, for your own protection) Spare T-shirt. Fall-winter: Hiking shoes, waterproof/warm jacket, beanie and gloves.
Not included: insurance & tips
Departure time: Flexible, from 8 am to 1 pm fall-winter.
from 8 am to 3 pm spring-summer