After Pichilemu, the next place we went was even sicker!
In Spanish, they call the place "Siete Tazas" (traslate: 7 tea cups)? Why? You'll see...jajaja
The drive from Pichilemu to Siete Tazas was quite rough for the last hour. We were basically on gravel road for 1 hour straight. No AC in the van, the air was filled with dirt & dust and a lot of stinky kayakers (a full car of them)...But it was well worth all these suffering!
The place we stayed is called "Hosteria la Flor de la Canela." Its facility includes 20 beds and small size camping area. The price is about $20~30 per person per day including 3 meals (price varies depending on the number of people in your group). The food was quite decent and the staff, Miguel (Owner), Monica and Jeronemo, were very friendly. However, they DO NOT speak any English. So make sure someone in your group can pull Spanish off! Their hostel is very close to ALL of the kayaking put-ins: Siete Tazas, Entre Saltos, Veintidós, and Gargantha.
They don't have a website but you might be able to reach Miguel by calling: 075-491-613. They don't have internet so no online reservation and no Facebook (Some people: "OMG!! i can't live!". I can care less). There is no cell phone service either. The best way is to just show up and hope there is a room or campsite you can use. Electricity is a hot commodity here. You can only charge any electrical appliances after 7 pm when they turn on the generator. They do have hot showers, which is a plus. In general, it's a great place for outdoor enthusiasts!
Summary:
- Driving: 1 hr from Moina
- Lodging: 20 beds and some camping area
- Owner: Miguel
- Price: $20+ per person for a bed + 3 meals. ~$5 if just camping and cook your own food.
- Hot season: November on to March (Best kayaking time is around mid to late November)
- Phone: 075-491-613
- Cell phone: NO service
- Website: NA
- Electricity: only at night
- Shower: hot shower available
- Food: provide hot delicious Chilean food. 3 meals
This entry is full of goodies I shot on our way to Siete Tazas and our first day there. Take a quick look and enjoy!
Cheers~
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| Attention: New River Academy is here! (Student: Clay) |
Sanjose de Maipo ->Pichilemu ->Siete Tazas (Molina is about 1 hour away from Siete Tazas)
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| National Park ranger station |
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| Mountain goats blocking the road |
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| Saltos Leona (100+ ft) right down stream of Siete Tazas |
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| NRA arriving at the hostel |
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| The hostel we stayed - Hosteria la Flor de la Canela |
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| The interior of the hostel |
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| Wayne buying some snacks from the hostel grocery store |
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