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Pochoco Mountain Half-Day Hiking Tour
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Duration
5 hours
Meeting point
Pick up at your hotel
Languages
English, Spanish
From €85
Per person
Free Cancellation. No Booking Fees.
Cancel for free up to 24 hours. We price match.
Overview
Pochoco is well known among locals and frequented by mountain lovers. Located at the foot of the Andes in the sector of El Arrayan, at only minutes from the center of Santiago, Pochoco presents itself as an opportunity for those who are just starting in the world of mountaineering. Here you will enjoy a spectacular scenery that offers a magnificent view of the great capital city and the imposing Andes Mountain Range as a reward for the hard efforts to reach it’s summit.
At the entrance is the Pochoco Observatory which belongs to ACHAYA (Chilean Association of Astronomy and Astronautic). During the ascent we can admire a surprising vegetation of species characteristic in dry environments, such as puyas and cactus, which are unique to north facing slopes in the area. In shadier areas that face southwards we will find dense bush cloaks, representative of Mediterranean climate.
The climb has a medium difficulty (easy for climbers standards), path has a bit of loose dirt, but you will be fine if you are in regular physical condition. We recommend to visit Pochoco from April to November, specially after the rain. Anyways, it’s a pleasure to climb it all year round.
At the entrance is the Pochoco Observatory which belongs to ACHAYA (Chilean Association of Astronomy and Astronautic). During the ascent we can admire a surprising vegetation of species characteristic in dry environments, such as puyas and cactus, which are unique to north facing slopes in the area. In shadier areas that face southwards we will find dense bush cloaks, representative of Mediterranean climate.
The climb has a medium difficulty (easy for climbers standards), path has a bit of loose dirt, but you will be fine if you are in regular physical condition. We recommend to visit Pochoco from April to November, specially after the rain. Anyways, it’s a pleasure to climb it all year round.
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This activity includes:
- Pochoco
- Observatorio Pochoco, ACHAYA
- Transport
- Box lunch: one sandwich
- cereal bar
- chocolate or cookies
- tea or an isotonic drink
- fruit and water.
- Park entrance fee
- Trekking poles
- First aid kit
On arrival
Pick up at your hotel
Things to note
Not included: Accident insurance
RECOMMENDATIONS
Pre-hydration and good breakfast
Hiking shoes
Long sleeves shirt if possible
Shorts on summer
Hut and sunglasses
Sunscreen
Warm, windproof clothing on winter
Free Cancellation
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.

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