History, Surf and Nature in the O’Higgins Region
Day 1
Sewell was declared a World Heritage Site in 2006. It is one of the most attractive destinations in the O’Higgins region. It is a former mining camp with more than 100 years of history that served as dwelling for the miners of the El Teniente Mine. The tour includes the civic district, the employees’ and industrials’ buildings, the main stair, Morgan Square, and Major Copper Mining Museum.
Day 2
Punta de Lobos is popular for being one of the essential destinations for surfing, located 6 km south of Pichilemu. Its kilometers of beaches and big waves that can reach more than seven meters are highlighted. A geographical area that still preserves an old town atmosphere that is transformed with the arrival of both domestic and foreign tourists.
Day 3
The Rio Cipreses National Reserve is 50 km from the city of Rancagua. It is a special area for ecotourism. It stands out for its great trails where there are large forests of Chilean acorn, quillaye, and litre trees, it also includes a very extensive wildlife including vizcachas, macaws, burrowing parrots, and condors. Its main river is the Los Cipreses River which flows from the glacier of the same name.
