Embark on the Quirilluca Trekking Adventure and explore the diverse ecosystems of Puchuncaví. From forests to cliffs and meadows, encounter unique wildlife and enjoy a beachside lunch.
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Puchuncaví - An interpretive walk for all ages. It takes between 4 and 5 hours, with beautiful views of the coast and the cliffs. It is located in Quirilluca; a priority site for conservation due to its high endemism and endangered species. from the same cliffs you can also observe the presence of the sea otter (Chungungo / lontra felina). The relict forest of the Quirilluca gorge brings together the most coastal town of Bellotos del Norte, a centenary tree that gives the landscape together to the huge geosite and fossils that keep this beautiful place.
DURATION 4-5 hours approx.
LOCATION Cliffs of the Quirilluca.
SEASON all year
MINIMUM OF PEOPLE 2 passengers.
DIFFICULTY Low intensity hiking.
RESTRICTIONS Cardiovascular problems, asthma.
MINIMUM AGE 14 years.
- Endemic guide of the certified place.
- Conservation of the cliffs of Quirilluca.
- Snacks.
- Gratuities
Our guide will collect you from your hotel for a journey to Puchuncaví. We will venture from the Horcón sector, traversing through an expansive sclerophyllous forest that will slowly uncover the enchanting geosite teeming with wildlife like pelicans, jotes, foxes, sea otters, and more in one of the region’s most distinctive habitats, such as the Belloto del Norte and places in Val paradise that need utmost preservation and conservation. We’ll traverse five unique ecosystems: the Interdital forest, cliffs, meadows, and sclerophiles. From there, we will reach Quirilluca beach where we will take a break to have lunch before heading back.
Schedule
• Hotel pick-up at 8:00am.
• Arrival in Horcón by 10:00am
• Excursion starts at 10:15am.
• Return to the hotel at 16:00.
This marks the end of our tour offerings.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.