Easy San Antonio & Villages by the Sea
-
Port
San Antonio (Santiago), Chile
-
Activity Level
Easy
-
Excursion Type
All
-
Wheelchair Accessible
No
-
Starting At
$99.95
-
Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
-
Duration
Approximately 4 Hours
-
Meals Included
Meals included
San Antonio lies immediately north of the mouth of the Maipo River, draped over hills and dunes. Its Mediterranean climate makes the valleys in the hinterland a marvelous place for growing wine.
This outing consists of an easy panoramic drive, with some stops to showcase the development of the small villages of the central coast. Heading north from the port, you will visit some popular summer resorts whose proximity to the capital has made for recent growth.
Your first stop is at El Totoral -- a country town surrounded by exuberant native vegetation. This green village has a National Monument colonial-style church dating from 1815. It contains an image of the Virgin of Mercy donated by Casimiro Marcó del Pont -- the last Spanish Governor of Chile. At the local handicraft market, enjoy some free time for shopping among products made by local artisans.
Visit the popular summer resort of Algarrobo, where Chilean Presidents Eduardo Frei Montalva, Jorge Alessandri, and Salvador Allende all spent their vacations.
The small resort of El Quisco boasts one of the most beautiful beaches along the central coast. In the '70s, it was home to nautical activities, including a famous motorboat race and a water-skiing competition organized by the El Quisco Yacht Club. Visit this club and relax over a light refreshment.
Take photos of the beautiful beach and bay before returning to San Antonio.
Notes:
This tour is available only to guests whose cruise does not begin or end in San Antonio.