Embalse El Yeso from Santiago: why it’s guide-only right now, summer hours and CLP 3,450 tickets, the road, the Laguna Negra route and whether it’s worth it.

The Cajón del Maipo from Santiago, stop by stop: buses and driving, El Morado’s new trail limits, El Yeso, hot springs, rafting, 2026 prices and the best season.

Trails, glaciers, rafting and hot springs within reach of the city: difficulty, drive times, permits, seasons and the air-quality and snow rules that close them.