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Your host and a friend in the Maipo Valley
Are you a wine and food enthusiast, a traveler looking for new and exciting
experiences, culture, art and traditions, Do you want to discover the Real
Chile right inside the Metropolitan Region of Santiago?
The Maipo Valley Experience is waiting for you!
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Index.
1.- Maipo Valley wine tours
2.- Choose the most enjoyable experience
3. Select the type of tour that best meets your expectations
4. Always the best custumer service
5.- Contact
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1. Maipo Valley wine tours
We invite you to discover and enjoy a world of wine through smell, taste, sight, touch and
hearing. The ideal wine break in Santiago de Chile!
Sample some of the most renowned Chilean wines in one of the most traditional regions. A
memorable day experience among vineyards, visiting small cellars and top wineries,
tasting outstanding wines, enjoying traditional food and sharing the cultural heritage and
traditions with Maipo Valley's people.
Feel the land and enjoy it together with the small producers who, with love and passion,
work with plants and animals with care to create the magic of gourmet artisan products
such as chocolates, honey, spices, deli meats or delicious pastry.
In the Maipo Valley, less than an hour from Santiago, you will find the real Chile!
The surroundings
The valley of the Maipo River is the main
agricultural and winemaking area of the
Metropolitan Region of Santiago.
It's a place with abundance of water
resources and a variety of fruit and vegetable
plantations. Its vineyards produce an
outstanding wine due to its Mediterranean
climate, its alluvial stony soil, its humidity and
coolness, its microclimate and its proximity to
the coast mountain range.
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Isla de Maipo
"Isla de Maipo" is a small town in Central Chile. It is located in the heart of
the Maipo Valley. It belongs to the province of Talagante which is in
Santiago's Metropolitan Region.
Vineyards and Wineries
Welcome to the oldest wine making region of Chile! The history of wine production in
Isla de Maipo began in the 18th century when descendants of Spaniard pioneer Juan
Lopez de Cordova introduced and cultivated the first fruit trees and vines on the banks of
the Maipo which at that time formed in the valley a delta filled with islands.
Its vineyards were the first to have a variety of delicate vines brought from Europe.
As early as 1874, the visionary Chilean businessman Don Francisco de Rojas y
Salamanca, imported fine vines from France and established a vineyard on the foothills of
the Andes mountains in Maipo Valley planting grape varieties such as Cabernet
Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot for red wine, and Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and
Semillon for white wine. These vines were brought to Chile before they were infected by
phylloxera so the vines didn't need to be grafted for protection against the plague and they
remaine pure (pie franco). That vineyard was the origin of the renown Viña Tarapacá.
Wine production increased in the 19th century due to the efforts of family run wineries
where it was produced with the most traditional methods. Some of these same families still
continue with this centenary tradition.
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The revolution that has given Maipo Valley a distinct and unique personality began in the
20th century. Families with a wine production tradition from Liguria, Vignatelo, the Italian
Riviera or Spanish Navarra settled in Isla de Maipo and brought with them all their
knowlege and techniques.
Some of the best internationally ranked Chilean wines are produced in Isla de Maipo.
Some well known examples that speak for themselves include Tarapacá, Santa Ema,
Terramater, De Martino and Miraflores.
The Maipo Valley has been awarded the third most recommended wine region to
visit in the world by the readers USA TODAY.
Architectural heritage
The continuous frontages along the streets such as
Santaelices that still keep the colonial architectur are a
typical identity sign of Isla de Maipo.
Some of the houses still preserve their external corridor
and on its sidewalks grow magnificent centenary
oriental plane trees. Isla de Maipo has been granted official recognition of historical zone.
Nature - Naltahua. Altos de Cantillana.
Naltahua is a rural location close to Isla de
Maipo with an important development of small
farms worked by country families known as
huasos.
It is 100% located within an area called
Cordón de Cantillana, the number one
location for biodiversity preservation in the
Metropolitan Region of Santiago.
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Industrial heritage
Old mines of gold and copper of Naltahua. The mines were first exploited for the first time
in the 19th century by small owners. Due to the high quality and quantity of the mineral,
the French company "Societé des Mines de Cuivre" decided to establish itself in Naltahua
during the first decade of the nineteen hundreds and continued with its mining activity for
over 50 years.
We suggest you a trip to the past in which you can imagine the mine full of activity with
hundreds of miners working coming alive again with us its old buildings, its big smelting
furnaces and the rails and tunnels used to extract and transport the minerals.
Religion - Our Lady of Mercy
The church of Our Lady of Mercy and the people's religiosity are an important tourist
attraction due to the peculiar history of the miracle of the virgin that took place in Isla de
Maipo.
The festivity of the Virgin of Mercy is one of the best known traditions of Isla de Maipo.
This event takes place every year on last Sunday in September every. The festivity attracts
more than 80.000 pilgrims from all over the region and abroad.
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2. Choose the most enjoyable experience
For all those who enjoy the good life and want to discover one of Chile's "musts", we
recommend "Isla de Maipo", known worldwide as a wine destination thanks to its wineries
and its country traditions, history and cultural heritage that still remain alive in Cordon the
Cantillana which is recognized as the best biodiversity spot in the Metropolitan Region of
Santiago, making it a truly unforgettable experience.
The essence of the region is composed by family-run wineries where wine is produced and
aged using traditional methods passed from generation to generation. Places where you
will feel at home and taste wines in a friendly, welcoming and family atmosphere. Or big
names of the Maipo Valley where you can enjoy some of the classic or more innovative
local wines.
We offer you six different choices to meet your preferences and circumstances
100 % Wine.
Wine and culture.
Nature & wine.
Let's go with family.
Golf & Wine.
Bike Wine Tours
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A. 100% Wine.
If you are a wine lover, we offer you the opportunity to enjoy a journey to discover the most
appreciated wineries in the valley and taste its excellent wines.
Visit some of the most prestigious and oldest vineyards in Chile and explore Maipo Valley's
boutique wineries where you can discover great signature and high-expression wines in
extensive tastings and be amazed by the innovative design buildings of some of its
wineries.
Make a trip to the past of wine, visiting family-run wineries where it has been produced
from generation to generation using traditional methods.
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Each of the wineries has its singularity that makes it unique. Old traditional farms,
underground cellars, organic wines, premium olive oil, modern buildings emerging from a
sea of vines... The experience will also allow you to sample the local food.
B. Wine and culture
Enjoy a relaxing experience; immerse
yourself in the evoking life of the
Chilean country man, the huaso, while
appreciating the well-known Chilean
wine.
You will also taste the delicious and
authentic local cuisine and discover the
rich heritage of one of the towns that
has best preserved the essence of
colonial architecture and the rural
culture.
To complete the cultural experience we invite you to take a trip to the past by going inside
the Old gold and copper mines of Naltahua.
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C. Nature and wine
Less than an hour's drive from Santiago you can enjoy one of the best preserved nature
surroundings of the Metropolitan Region. "The Cerros of Naltahua" are located in the
"Cordón de Cantillana", identified as priority place number one for biodiversity preservation
in the Metropolitan Region.
We will take a four-hour walk through the most pristine and magical places of Naltahua.
You will uncover the richness of its flora and discover its surprising fauna such us the
Chilean iguana, the red fox, the puma or the Valeria grumbler lizard.
After enjoying the trek we will delight you with a country barbecue or "asado" in the
gardens of an old winery and will have a wine tasting in a well-known wine cellar.
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D. Let's go with the family, eco tourism and artisan gourmet products
If you come with children we offer you an experience specially designed to make them
closer to nature and teach them the processes of traditional production processes of
different artisan gastronomical products.
We will visit an organic orchard where children will understand the difference between
organic and non organic agricultural products. They will also get to know in a very
entertaining way the elaboration process of compost, the importance of worm farming, the
way to cultivate and harvest different products according to the season and the moon, how
to grow greenhouse tomatoes or the use of different traditional farm implements such us
the Chilean plow, among others.
You will also have the opportunity to see the artisan production process of chocolate and
taste delightful bonbons, dress up in a beekeeping suit to observe the bees working and
making honey, visit a boutique winery or a small beer family-run factory where the adults of
the group can have a tasting.
The meal has been specially designed so that the whole family can enjoy the typical local
food odds the Maipo Valley.
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E. Wine and Golf.
We invite you to play in one of the Chile's most demanding golf courses. 18 holes. Par 70.
6.642 yards.
Its main peculiarity due to the geographic conditions of its location in the Maipo Valley,
each hole had a different personality, making it a very entertaining and interesting
experience.
One of the wonders of the golf course is hole number 5, a replica of the famous TPC 17
hole of Sawgrass, USA. An island green surrounded by water. This par 3 astonishes all our
players due to its beautiful landscape and its difficulty.
After playing golf, there is a tour to show you the winery you will enjoy a wine and cheese
tasting.
F. Bike Wine Tours
We strongly recommend this tour for a great experience connected with nature and the
vineyards of Isla de Maipo. Usually it is highly frequented by bikers because the location is
on a flat field, so there are no uncomfortable or dangerous ups and downs. You enjoy all
the way!
Carriage.
All routes can be done in a carriage pull by horses.
During the trip on the carriage we offer you a taste of local
food and wines.
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3. Select the type of tour that better meet your expectations
SCHEDULED TOURS
Join our small group tours with regular departures every day and experience the
fascinating world of the Maipo Valley.
Small groups of a limited size : 8 people max. Guaranteed departures with 2 guests.
Set fees (It doesn't cost you more if the tour doesn't fill up)
Transportation by chauffeured vehicle and Spanish/English/Portuguese speaking guide.
Although these are group tours they ara semi-private which guarantee you a personalized
service and an intimate feeling.
The tours always include:
Wine expert local guide.
Typical Maipo Valley lunch menu in a winery.
Transportation by car, van or a horse drawn carriage.
Plus, depending on the tour of your choice, they also include:
A. 100% Wine
Extensive tastings with at least 3 different wines.
Wine Tour at one of the renowned and historic wineries of the Maipo Valley.
Wine tour at one of the small, traditional family-run wineries of the Maipo Valley.
Wine tour at one of the contemporary-designed wineries with cutting edge designs and the
most innovative technologies.
B. Wine and culture
Visit to the old mines of gold and copper of Naltahua.
2 Winery visits. Traditional family own and a top one.
Wine tastings at the wineries
C. Nature and wine.
A four hours trek along the prettiest and most magical places of Naltahua.
2 Winery visits. Traditional family own and a top one.
Wine tastings at the wineries
D. Let's go with family, eco tourism and artisan gourmet products.
Visit to an organic orchard.
Watch the production process of artisan chocolate and taste delightful bonbons.
Dress up in a beekeeping suit to observe the bees working and making honey.
Visit a boutique winery and a small beer family based factory and have a tasting.
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E. Golf & wine
18 holes golf course. Par 70. 6.642 yards.
Wine tour to show you a winery and a cheese and wine tasting.
Optional with all schedule tours: transfer from Santiago.
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PRIVATES TOURS
A driver will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel in the morning and drive you in a private
car to the Maipo Valley, where you will meet your Spanish/English/Portuguese speaking
guide who will stay with you during the whole day. We will then take you on the tour you
have selected. After the tour, the driver will take you back to your hotel.
It includes a buffet gourmet lunch at a “nouvelle cuisine” restaurant.
TAILOR MADE WINE TOUR
Just let us know your preferences and we will design a tailor made itinerary. An ideal trip
suiting your particular interests.
We offer an exclusive and personalized service, taking care of every single detail to make
your visit unique and unforgettable.
You can create your personal tour choosing whatever you like from our scheduled tours.
We can also design your perfect tour and gain access to wineries not usually open to the
public if you prefer a totally customized experience and the highest level of personal
service. We can organize your trip and arrange itineraries for your group, wine society, for
wine professionals or business.
SHORE EXCURSIONS FROM VALPARAISO TO MAIPO VALLEY
We will pick you up at the port in Valparaiso and drive to Maipo Valley where you will meet
your local wine expert guide who will be with you during the whole tour.
Taste some of the best wines at boutique wineries where you will have the chance to
discover great signature wines in extensive, private and special tastings.
Visit 3 wineries in contrasting styles where you will taste different wines (from classical
options to more modern wines) so that you can have the best introduction into Maipo
Valley wines.
You will have enough time to have some stops for pictures at emblematic avant-garde
buildings and to discover the picturesque colonial buildings of Isla de Maipo.
The tour includes:
• Three Winery tours and entrance fees
• Wine tastings at the wineries
• Wine guide
• Private Transportation in a minicoach
• Small groups from 4 to 8 guests
• We assure you that you will be away from the crowds of other possible excursions
offered on the cruise.
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The tour also includes an outstanding food experience at one of our favorite restaurants in
the region with a tasting menu offering best the chef’s specialties.
SELF GUIDED WINE TOUR.
We take care of designing your tour and making all reservations. You just have to enjoy
yourself.
We will take care of your bookings for wineries and lunch and recommend a few places to
explore on your own.
Don’t want to drive yourself? We also offer you the option of having transportation with
Spanish speaking private driver during the tour.
If you prefer to have an English/Portuguese speaking guide to be with you during the tour,
check out our Private Tours. We will be glad to reveal you all the secrets of the region, to
translate when needed to make sure you have a great day.
The tour includes:
• Two Winery tours
• Wine tastings at the wineries
• Traditional lunch at one of our favorite local restaurants
• Fully organized tour and bookings
• Deatiled itinerary
We can make recommendations for restaurants or the best picadas to sample the
traditional empanada huasa.
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3. Always the best customer service
We will take you to places you won't find in travel guides and share lots of unrevealed
secrets.
We are based on social, economic, natural and cultural sustainability criteria. With
sensibility and respect for the local traditions and its preservation.
We offer a team of qualified and friendly local guides for tours around Maipo Valley, with a
deep knowledge of the region, its culture and wine.
We provide different programs and exclusive activities customized to each group: wine,
food and cultural tours, outdoor activities, cooking and wine tasting workshops or gourmet
experiences.
Private tours with a local guide are highly recommended if a traveller wish to know in depth
the ins and outs of Maipo Valley. Guides also act as translator at those wineries and
establishments with non English-speaking staff.
Services:
• Local hide in Maipo Valley • Walking tour • Carriage tours
• Transfers • Support staff
• Individual clients, groups, VIPs
• 3 languages: Spanish, English and Portuguese. We have partners for other languages
Travel agent
As experts in the region, we design unique itineraries and provide professional staff for
hospitality desks or escorted tours as well as supplementary activities for companions.
We can design tours combining wineries, establishments and experiences that best suit to
the clients needs. Tours and itineraries can be totally custom made.
We know the essence and soul of the Maipo Valley. Leave everything in our hands and we
will design the perfect tour.
Our headquarters are located in Santiago de Chile and Isla de Maipo, therefore we act as
your connection for the clients once they have reached their destination. We will be their
hosts in this experience.
Services for you:
• Design, consultancy, assistance and personalized service
• Custom made Tours and estimates
• Exclusive services and tours
• Events and incentives.
• For companies and organizations that offer corporate incentive travels or events
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4.- Contact us
Incoming operator specialized in the Maipo Valley
wine experiences since 2003.
Felipe Silva Arriagada
Juan Marchessi Gutiérrez - Semprún
Information point:
El viejo horno. Santelices, 360. Isla de Maipo
WhatsApp:
+ 56 9 8501 7004
+ 56 9 5630 7024
info@maipovalleywinetours.com
Maipo Valley Wine Tours.
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