Location
Villa Virginia welcomes its visitors at 2450 in Virginia Subercaseaux in Pirque .
Pirque
Pirque is a typical village in the Central Valley of Chile and is located only 40 kilometers (30 miles) away from Santiago.
On the outskirts of the Andes Mountains and surrounded by Maipo River is a region of great equestrian traditions and of ancient and prestigious vineyards. You will also find renowned sculptors, painters, musicians and great horse breeders in a land of beautiful colonial farms highly influenced by the European architectural style of the XIX century
How to get there:
By the North Costanera you have to take route 5 the South, to pass Calera de Tango to the right says NOS, take the left and go straight , passes the train line, in the end double to the RIGHT towards los Morros and keep straight until you crosses the bridge, to the left (there is a signboard that says to Pirque) follows it and keep straight , you are going to pass a Police Station; and keep straight like 3 blocks take a left hand you are going to find the house (2450 Villa Virginia) there would find the parking.
Pirque Map:
Walks and Excursions
Cajón del Maipo
Located in the Andes Mountains, surrounded by mountains, pure air, spring water, rivers, cascades, forests, here you can do different activities, for example, trekking, horseback riding, tree climbing, rafting, camping and relaxing with the mountain views.
Vineyards Visit
During these visits, you will be able get to know several of the great and famous Chilean Vines, and taste the best selection of wines to be found in the Valley of the Maipo river. Many of them have obtained countless prizes for their quality as much in Chile as abroad.
The vineyard tours will show you the warehouses, the storage areas, the fields, and the wine making process, and some tastings would be realized.
Concha y Toro Vine, Haras de Pirque Vine, Santa Rita Vine, Santa Alicia Vine
Viña concha y toro
Pirque. Avda. Virginia Subercaseaux 210
Teléfonos: 56-02-4765269 / 56-02-4765680
Viña Haras de Pirque
Fundo La Rochuela
Camino San Vicente S/N- Sector Macul
Pirque
Casilla n° 247-Correo Pirque
Chile
Gturner@harasdepirque.com
Viña Santa Rita
Apoquindo 369, las Condes
2062842
For more information you can call the following travel agencies:
Slow Travel Wine, food & nature
(56 2) 4177039
(56 9) 1598335
Liz Caskey Culinary
(56 2) 6322015
(56 9) 98219230
Santiago Adventures
Guardia Vieja 255, Of. 406
Providencia, Santiago, Chile
Phone: (56) 2 244 2750
Cell Phone: (56) 9 9 131 7044
