PLAN YOUR VISIT
BEFORE WE BEGIN...
Exploring the Maule mountain range is an unforgettable experience, but also It requires preparation and adequate support.
We recommend taking your tours with local guides registered with SERNATUR, Those who know the area, its risks, and its heritage, and can guarantee a safe and responsible experience. Similarly, it is advisable to opt for accommodation services and formal operators, which comply with current regulations and contribute to the sustainable development of the commune.
Many of these providers are part of the Pillanmapu Geopark Actors Network, A network of local guides, businesses, and services that work diligently, responsibly, and with a strong commitment to preserving the land. With them, your visit will not only be safer, but will also directly contribute to the economy and culture of our communities.
HOW TO GET THERE
Foreigners
The best way for foreigners to visit the Pillanmapu Geopark is to take a plane to Arturo Merino Benítez Airport in Santiago, Chile.
Once in Chile
If you're coming from the north or south, the easiest way to reach the Pillanmapu Geopark is to take Route 5 to Talca and then continue east on Avenida San Miguel. This road leads to San Clemente and continues as International Route CH-115 towards the Andes Mountains.
To reach Vilches and the Altos de Lircay National Reserve, you must take Route K-705. If your destination is the Condor Valley, Laguna del Maule, or the Pehuenche Pass in general, just continue uphill on CH-115.
From Argentina
The Geopark can also be accessed from Argentina via the Pehuenche International Pass, which connects to the city of Malargüe in the province of Mendoza. To do so, take National Route 145 west from Malargüe until you cross the border into Chile.
When crossing, remember that you will need to complete the corresponding immigration and customs procedures at the border complexes of both countries.
Towards the Altos de Lircay National Reserve
Towards the Pehuenche Pass
TO DO
The Pillanmapu Geopark is a natural laboratory, an open-air classroom, and a true playground for those who love the Andes Mountains. Here you can climb, ski, kayak, observe flora and fauna, explore ancient trails, go mountaineering, ride horses with muleteers, or marvel at the stars in clear skies. The possibilities are almost endless: below you'll find some examples to inspire your visit.
Horseback riding in Altos de Lircay
Explore mountain trails on horseback alongside local muleteers. Discover native forests and geosites like El Enladrillado or Laguna del Alto.
Winter hiking
Experience the snow-covered mountain range in total connection with the mountains. The Pillanmapu trails allow you to enjoy the winter beauty of the Maule region safely, just steps from the parking lot.
Thermal baths and steam rooms
Spend a weekend in El Médano and relax in its thermal waters and steam rooms.
Astronomical tours
Under one of the clearest skies in central Chile, observe planets, constellations and nebulae from the high mountain range.
Discover the Pillanmapu Museum
Visit the “Climate and Crisis” Interactive Exhibition Hall at the Pillanmapu Geopark, where science, art and technology come together to understand how climate change is transforming the Maule Andes.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
At Pillanmapu Geopark, we do not have our own guides, as our commitment is to promote local development. Therefore, we exclusively recommend [guides/tourists]. guides, muleteers, accommodations and services registered with SERNATUR, whom we know well, with whom we work directly, and who are part of the Geopark Stakeholder Network.
With their experience, responsibility and deep knowledge of the territory, they guarantee a safe, enriching and respectful visit to the Maule mountain range.
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