Cascada de las Animas

Frommer's Review

This tourism center is run by the Astorga-Moreno family, who own a monster swath of land outside San Alfonso. Within their complex are 80 campground and picnic sites scattered about a lovely wooded hillside. There are also eight log cabins set amid sylvan, leafy surroundings and uniquely built with carved wood details; they're rustic but enchanting, with fully equipped kitchens and wood-burning stoves. They've also just opened the tiny Hostal La Casa Grande in San Alfonso, 4 blocks from the entrance to their complex, a brand-new hostel housed in a renovated 1930s home and surrounded by greenery. While the cabins are great for a group of four to six, the hostel is more economical for a couple, and rooms have fresh paint, ceramic tiles, and bedding -- nothing fancy, but comfortable. Only two of the four rooms are ensuite. Breakfast is included at the hostel, but not for the cabins, however guests in both lodging options receive a discount on excursion prices. From April to August Monday through Thursday, there is a 20% discount for cabins.

There is a small grocery store in San Alfonso for groceries, and Cascada has a restaurant with dynamite views overlooking the Maipo River. The food is tasty, with lots of vegetarian options, but my major caveat with Cascada is that their staff seems unenthusiastic to the point of being aloof, and service is agonizingly slow.

Facilities:
Restaurant; outdoor pool; sauna; game room; horseback riding; guided activities

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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