There are two great things about living in a city surrounded by mountains: the beautiful mountain views you get and the fact that you can climb them!
This weekend was (another) long weekend so we took to the mountains to explore. Yerba Loca is a park that is about an hours drive from central Santiago. It wasn’t a place that I had heard much of, but I now want to tell everyone about it. It was so beautiful.
We got there early on Saturday morning to ensure that we could get a camping spot. And I was already blown away. The camping had the most beautiful view of the snow capped mountains and the sun was beaming too! I think this is the best tent view yet!
After setting up our tent we set off to reach Refugio Aleman, which is a 3-4 hour trek. It was deserted as we only saw two other people doing the trek. Meaning these beautiful views were all for ourselves, but they were just too good not to share. At 2500 mts up, it was pretty special!
The mountains really were looking spectacular thanks to the rain earlier in the week: rain is always good news as it means it snows in the mountains.
There is something about snow capped mountains paired with blue sky that just makes the absolute perfect combination! 
Until next time, Yerba Loca…
There is a two day trek in the park where you get to see a glacier, and I think that may have just been added to our list! 🙂
Marcella xx
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It looks amazing – what beautiful captures. As amazing as that tent view is, I have to admit that the only camping I do is in a hotel!
Thanks Sammie! Haha, sadly there is no hotel in this park, but you could visit just for the day 😀
stunning!
Thanks Tanja!
I did some hiking this weekend too, but my views were not this incredible! that campsite view is bucketlist worthy. I’m also a huge fan of the fuzzy socks when camping or traveling 🙂
Your views were still lovely, I loved the lush green you saw! And yessss, warm socks are such an essential for camping! 🙂
When I see such beautiful scenery peaking out of a tent I sometimes wonder if I’m leading the wrong life in the city haha – Another lovely spot! #WanderfulWednesday
I know what you mean! I luckily get to live in the city but have nature close by. I could never permanently live in the countryside, I would miss the hustle and bustle too much!!
That view from your tent is surreal. Snowcapped mountains are just so gorgeous.
It was the most beautiful tent view to date – those snowy mountains always get me!
There is something about the view out a tent door that really gets me in photos… and the view from your tent is pretty unbeatable!
Totally agree! It’s like a little window into nature 🙂
Oh my goodness, if I lived near the mountains I would totally be hiking them any chance that I got, just like you! I can’t even imagine waking up to that view on a trip, and I hope that y’al get a chance to go on a the 2 day trek sometime soon!
It was amazing! We are hoping to do the other trek in the summer when it’s warmer as it’ll be very cold at night!
I love snow-capped mountains too! The snow really brings out the beauty of the mountains. It looks like you guys got pretty high up!
Yes! Snow just adds to the beauty! 🙂
I am in awe of your love for mountains, for hiking, for the sense of accomplishment it must bring and all the amazing views you enjoy as a reward. LOVE your photos !!! xoxo
Thanks so much! Chile has given me this new hobby!
Those views are unbelievable! What beautiful mountains. I’m glad you got some decent snow, too.
Also I am a big fan of your leggings 🙂 so cheerful!
Aren’t they? I loved it so much! 🙂
And those leggings, I want to wear them everyday! They really are so comfortable! 🙂
I can’t believe how high up you were! I’ve never ever climbed a mountain higher than like 600 meters and when I made it above 1000 meters by cable car, I’ve always gotten altitude sickness 😀 Such a shame cause those views are amazing!!
Oh no! It definitely took more effort to walk in the altitude but it was all worth it!
Wow! The perspective on these photos is amazing! I love at how you’re far away from them, spring weather, then when it’s a tighter shot it looks like you’re in the middle of snowy mountains!
Aww, thanks! It was an amazing trip 🙂 Love the Chilean mountains!