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The walk passes through reed beds, open water and dunes before reaching the estuary and the Pacific shoreline.",[160,164],{},"\nMorning is usually the best time to be here. The birds are more active and the temperature is easier than under the midday sun.",[160,167],{},"\nYou do not need to be an experienced birdwatcher to enjoy it. The walk is flat and unhurried, with good opportunities for photography and wide views over the wetland and the coast.",[144,170,173],{"day-title":171,"duration":172},"Transfer to Hacienda San Juan","20 to 30 minutes",[15,174,175],{},"From the wetland you continue inland to Hacienda San Juan, a small family winery in the San Antonio Valley.",[144,177,180],{"day-title":178,"duration":154,"stop-number":179},"Hacienda San Juan Winery and wine tasting","2",[15,181,182,183,185,186,188,189,191],{},"Hacienda San Juan lies about 5 km from the Pacific, in the San Antonio Valley. The cool coastal air and the steady sea breeze suit varieties such as Pinot Noir, Syrah and Chardonnay, and the vineyard is small and worked on organic and biodynamic principles.",[160,184],{},"\nYou walk through the vineyard and the old park before the tasting. The estate has a history of its own: it is linked to the family of José Manuel Balmaceda, President of Chile from 1886 to 1891, and parts of the old property survive, including the adobe bell tower of the former chapel.",[160,187],{},"\nThe park was laid out in the late 19th century by the French landscape architect Guillermo Renner, who worked on several parks and gardens in Chile. Among the trees is an old cork oak, rarely seen in this country.",[160,190],{},"\nThe wine tasting covers the estate's cool-climate wines, produced in small quantities. 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It works especially well for birdwatchers, photographers, wine and food lovers, and anyone who prefers a relaxed pace.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\nNo special level of fitness is required. The birdwatching stop at the wetland follows an easy boardwalk route and does not involve trekking.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\nIt can also be a good option for travelers who have already visited Chile and would like to see something different from the usual tourist routes.\n",{"q":353,"a":354},"Does it work for cruise passengers?","Yes. One of the main advantages of this tour is how close both stops are to the port of San Antonio.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\nYou do not need to travel all the way to Santiago or Valparaíso to have an interesting day ashore. Within a short drive of the cruise terminal, you can visit the Río Maipo Wetland, see the Pacific coast and enjoy a wine tasting at Hacienda San Juan in the San Antonio Valley.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\nThe itinerary is adjusted to your ship's schedule.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\n\u003Cstrong>Ship - excursion - ship.\u003C\u002Fstrong> A good option for a port call or an overnight stay. We meet you at the cruise terminal and return you to the port with enough time before departure.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\n\u003Cstrong>Ship - excursion - Santiago or Valparaíso.\u003C\u002Fstrong> A good option for disembarkation day. After the wetland and winery visit, we can continue to Santiago, Valparaíso, your hotel or the airport.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\n\u003Cstrong>Santiago - excursion - embarkation.\u003C\u002Fstrong> If you are starting your cruise in San Antonio, we can pick you up in Santiago, visit the wetland and winery on the way, and then take you to the cruise terminal in time for boarding.\n",{"q":356,"a":357},"In what order do we visit the stops?","We usually recommend visiting the wetland first and the winery second.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\nBirds are generally more active in the morning, and the wetland is also more comfortable before the stronger midday sun. After that, you can continue to the winery for the visit, the wine tasting and, if included, lunch.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\nThe route can also be done in reverse. 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