Cajón del Maipo
Cajón del Maipo is a canyon located in the Andean southeastern portion of the Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile. It encompasses the upper Maipo River basin, where the river has entrenched itself in a narrow valley.- Type: Gorge with an elevation of 1,050 metres
- Description: canyon in Santago Metropolitan Region, Chile
- Also known as: “Cajon del Maipo”
Places of Interest
Highlights: Iglesia de San José de Maipo.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include San José de Maipo.
Cajón del Maipo
- Categories: valley and landform
- Location: Santiago Metropolitan, Chile, South America
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Latitude
-33.63494° or 33° 38′ 6″ south
Longitude
-70.36144° or 70° 21′ 41″ west
Elevation
1,050 metres (3,445 feet)
Open location code
47RF9J8Q+2C
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In Other Languages
From Dutch to Spanish—“Cajón del Maipo” goes by many names.
- Dutch: “Cajón del Maipo”
- French: “Cajón del Maipo”
- German: “Cajón del Maipo”
- Japanese: “カホン・デル・マイポ”
- Spanish: “Cajón del Maipo”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Guayacán and El Toyo.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Cerro de Las Iglesias and Cerro Divisadero.
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