July 30 is celebrated the day of the Maule region. Located in central Chile, this region has a variety of landscapes from the coast to the foothills. Natural reserves, rivers, lakes, valleys and vineyards. Here you can disconnect from the city and immerse yourself in the living nature of this piece of the country.
Radal Siete Tazas National Park:
This park, located in the foothills of the Andes, has several trails for the whole family, with outings to viewpoints that allow you to appreciate the Siete Tazas and its waterfalls in an environment surrounded by native species such as oak, ñirre, hazel, coigüe and radal. One of the iconic postcards is "El velo de la novia", a waterfall 50 meters high, and the El Bolsón sector, a large esplanade in the middle of the mountains where you will find the famous hill called "Colmillo del diablo" for its curious figure.
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Altos del Lircay National Reserve:
An unmissable destination for trekking lovers. This reserve has several trails with different levels of difficulty, to captivate both beginners and experienced adventurers. Laguna El Alto, Mirador, Valle del Venado and Enladrillado are the best known routes. The latter consists of a particular geological formation with large ochre-colored blocks, which can take up to 10 hours round trip. The reserve is located in the middle of a mountain forest and lagoons, where you can see endemic animals such as pudúes, condors, foxes and Chilean eagles.
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Colbún Lake:
Also known for being the largest artificial reservoir in Chile, Lake Colbún offers plenty of possibilities for water sports and adventure tourism. Water skiing, kayaking and sailing are some of the most popular activities, but others such as horseback riding and bird watching are also available. In this sector located in the foothills of the Maule region you will find a variety of cabins and campsites available, ideal for spending a weekend connected to nature and ending the exhausting days in hot tubs.
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Maule Coast:
The Maule region has several beaches that will surprise you with their waves and high quality cuisine based on seafood. Constitución and Curanipe are already consolidated destinations in Chile for surfing. Also known as "The Pearl of the Maule", Constitución is the main resort town in the region and also the final stop on the historic Talca - Constitución railway line, which dates back to 1892 and runs along the north bank of the Maule River to its mouth. Further north is Iloca, which offers horseback riding, boating, bodyboarding and excursions, and the picturesque fishing cove of Duao.
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Cajón del Río Achibueno Nature Sanctuary:
This sanctuary of crystalline waters and centennial forests is located 20 kilometers from Linares, southeast of the Maule Region. In Cajón del Río Achibueno you will find a great variety of native flora such as litre, hawthorn, canelo, mountain cypress, peumo, and quillay, as well as endemic animals such as marsupials and vizcachas. Within the sanctuary is the Cordillera Los Quemados Park, an ideal sector for camping and that will dazzle you with its waterfall or "salto de las animas" (waterfall of the souls).
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Curicó Valley and Maule Valley:
You cannot visit the Maule region and overlook the traditions of the Chilean countryside and wine heritage. This region is home to two of Chile's main wine-producing valleys: the Curicó Valley and the Maule Valley. You can visit vineyards and wineries that produce different varieties of red, white and sparkling wine, including centenary grape varieties such as the country grape and carignan. In this region cohabit wineries that maintain and rescue the artisanal production along with other high-tech wineries that seek to conquer palates and tables in Chile and the world.
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