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Come and visit Chile at Mapuyampay Hostal Gastronmico & Cooking School. Experience Chile's wine country in the company of Vicente Escobar, a wine lover, entrepreneur and poet, and Ruth Van Waerebeek, an international acclaimed chef and cookbook author. Ruth will take you into her spacious kitchen to teach you all about the local specialties or introduce you into the inspiring flavors of the world cuisine. Join us for an unforgettable culinary adventure.
In Mapuyampay, you will be comfortably housed in one of the five spacious and cozy rooms on the property, each with its unique decoration, private bathroom and terrace. Your privacy and well-being is secret to them. They only accept 10 to 12 guests at the same time, to be able to offer you true hospitality and personalized service.
You will visit a winery in the valley of Curicó or Colchagua where you will be delighted with a wine tasting.
Ruth Van Waerebeek, a Belgian-born chef and cookbook author, is a former Peter Kump’s NY Cooking School (now ICE) instructor and since 2000, a brand ambassador and executive chef for the major international events of Chile’s leading Winery Concha Y Toro.
Mapuyampay is quietly nestled in the foothills of the majestic Andes Mountains, at only 2 hours drive south of Santiago. It's a little off the beaten paths, away from touristy areas, that's why its so peaceful there. Actually, it is located right in the heart of Chile's wine country, only one hour away of the Andean village Los Quees with its breathtaking views, or the colonial town of Santa Cruz, ideal for interesting day trips and olive growers or winery visits.
Only 200 kilometers away is south of Santiago. Curico, the provincial capital, is the entrance to the main touristic resources of Maule Norte Mountain Range through improved roads. This area has a mild Mediterranean climate with well defined seasons. It is dry and hot in summer, rainy and chilly in fall, cold and rainy in winter, and dry and mild in spring. Up to 2,000 meters, in the Pre Mountain, there is a slight change becoming mild and therefore the temperature lowers slightly and the rainfalls increase. Over 2.000 meters high, snow like rainfall is common throughout the Maule Norte Mountain Range, which turns the area into a huge potential for winter tourism.
Great food, fine wines and sharing experiences is Ruth and Vicente's life passion. In Mapuyampay, all meals are prepared by the Belgian-born chef and cookbook author; Ruth Van Waerebeek, former Peter Kump’s NY Cooking School (now ICE) instructor and since 2000, a brand ambassador and executive chef for the mayor international events of Chile’s leading Winery Concha Y Toro. All the cooking workshops (minimum 2 persons, maximum 10) are hands-on, take about four hours, and are dictated in Ruth's spacious and professional kitchen. After class, you will all sit down under the shady vines to enjoy the dishes prepared in class with a nice glass of wine. For every class, you will receive a booklet including recipes of all the dishes made during your stay.
Enjoy the swimming pool, gardens, and countryside trails for walks or bike rides. Mapuyampay has mountain bikes available for its guests. Its easy enough to get around by car in the region and truly a privileged way to discover this still unspoiled countryside. There are detailed route indications at your disposal. Located in the foothills of the Andes and in the middle of the wine Valleys of Colchagua and Curic, Mapuyampay recommends the following tourist destinations:
Located 40 kilometers away, It is the capital of the province with its main square considered as one of the most beautiful in Chile. Its fresh market, La feria, is worth a visit.Convenient for its restaurants and shopping mall and the surrounding wineries, such as San Pedro, Miguel Torres, Echeverria and others (several offer visits and tasting). We recommend the following restaurants in Curic: Las brasas de Zappallar (steakhouse), Miguel Torres Restaurant (international cuisine) Hotel Turismo, and Soler (excellent pork sandwich).
Mountain village located 40 kilometers away, at about one hour of travel inland, over dirt roads in good condition. This little village is nestled in the imposing Andes Mountains at the encounter of two rivers, the Teno and the river Claro. Ideal for rafting, kayak, or fly fishing.
A Colonial town 60 kilometers away with one of the most complete museums regarding the history of Chile, various art and craft shops and good restaurants. We recomend these restaurants in Santa Cruz: Vino Bello (Italian cuisine), La Casita de barrlales (Peruvian cuisine), El Candil (steakhouse and Chilean cuisine), Pan Pan Vino Vino (international).
Beer and olive oil tastings: For the amateurs of micro breweries and artisanal beers, visit Mauricio Bruna and our friends Juan Manuel and Juan Pablo in brewery Berner. In the region of San Fernando, (at 1 hour of Mapuyampay) visit our friends and producers of Premium olive oil, the family Diaz Guerrero. A walk through the olive groves and facilities culminates in a tasting of 2-3 oils (minimum 4 people) An unique opportunity to know all about the art of making Premium olive oils and learning to differentiate varieties such as Arbequina and Picual.
Fishing: For the amateurs of fishing, our friends Carlos and Lorena organize fly fishing expeditions in the mountain hills of Potrero Grande (at 1.5 hrs drive of Mapuyampay), an ideal area for this sport, surrounded by native forests for a full day activity.
Horseback riding: In Mapuyampay we organize horseback riding trips from 2 to 3 hours exploring the surrounding countryside and hills. You will be accompanied by Patricio, an experienced guide. For the beginners, Patricio will give a small demonstration / lesson of riding in the media luna. (Location Fundo San Alfonso, neighbors of Mapuyampay). For the more adventurous and experienced riders we offer a wonderful Full Day Riding Experience. On the trails of Chiles Independence will take you over the coastal hills to the peak for an aperitif-break, overlooking the majestic Andes and valleys of Colchagua and Curic. After a 3-4 hours ride you will return to the historic Hacienda San Isidro for a typical Chilean asado or barbecue.
Rafting, kayaking, and hiking: Easily accessible trails are perfect for walking and hiking, and suitable for all members of the group. The more experienced and well-equipped hikers can venture into the mountains. Our friends Tod and Marcela Erickson offer rafting or kayaking in a safe and professional way.
Wine and bike: Discover Chiles wine country on a bike. Our friend Marc guides and organizes interesting visits of wineries and wine country on the bike. Santa Cruz, in the Colchagua Valley is surrounded by worldwide acclaimed wine houses such as Via Montes, Via Lapostolle, Via Santa Cruz, Viu Manent, Las Nias, Laura Hartwig and many others.
Latitude: S 34 51 30.8
Longitude: W 70 58 50.4
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