From San Felipe it takes the exit course to the north. In km 4 it leaves a paved deflection that crosses the valley and takes in 1,86 mi to the town of El Asiento. From here it continues a dirt road in parts rough that, in 1,86 mi more, takes to the Mountainous area of the Cypress. Project of conservation, developed by the Agricultural Community, El Asiento, with the help of the United Nations. It count with picnic zones and camping, footpaths for long walks and the ascent to the summit of the Tobacco hill, place where are the cypresses of the mountain range (Austrocedrus chilensis). This place represents the North limit of the distribution of this endemic species of South America, catalogued like vulnerable.

Continue without taking the deflection, in km 8 will pass through Las Coimas, located to an altitude of 2.263,78 ft. It is a colorful small village that had its splendor during XIX century thanks to the rich mines of silver and copper from hills located to the east. Signalized next to the way it is the place where in February 7of 1817, took place, the first encounter of outpost between the realists and the patriotic army that crossed the Andes by the passage Beautiful Valley until Putaendo. Cross its inner streets.

Retaking the main way it will pass by the village of patrimonial tourism Putaendo River, offers lodging in constructed conical structures of trunks, straw and mud. Each module has capacity for 4 people, in addition to quincho. In another dependency a tourist office works, with registry of the tourist supplies of the zone. The center has in addition a space with exhibition and sale to local crafts.

Return to the main way and continue advancing to arrive in 9,32 mi at Putaendo. Putaendo has 7.214 inhabitants and it is to an altitude of 2.667,32 ft. Is an old town of Indians that attracted Spanish population by the discovered of gold mines in the environs in the middle of the XVIII century. Little by little its center of population was formed and the church of San Antonio was constructed. In March 20 of 1831, the Assembly of Aconcagua granted to Putaendo the title of villa.

Putaendo was the first town at which the patriotic army in 1817 arrived. Four centuries before, in 1485, during the Incas invasion of Túpac Yupanqui, his son Huaina Capac crossed the Andean bulk and descended by this valley, encamping in Putaendo and incorporating the valley of the Aconcagua to the Incas civilization. Also the expedition of the outpost Diego de Almagro stopped here, in 1536. The reason of the transit of Incas and Spaniards must to that to the “way of the Inca” passed through this valley. This route was the most expeditious communication between the tribes of valleys of La Ligua, Aconcagua and Mapocho.

The layout of the town of Putaendo extends longitudinally from the south to north and its historical center has been declared Typical Zone. Towards the south it is the area of commerce, structured in form of Long Street, with facades of mud and strew of XVIII and XIX centuries. In its North end it is the square, with great trees. In its flanks are located the public buildings and the Church of San Antonio Built it between 1862 and 1893 with a combination of styles neoclassic and neogothic. In its interior of three naves there is a Christ of XVIII century, of baroque style. There are masses Tuesday to Friday at 19 hours, Saturday at 18:30 hours, Sunday and festive at 12 hours.

In front of the church, in Bulnes street 55, are the well-known weavers to crochet. Cross the town of Putaendo in car; it will appreciate its small houses of mud and strew of continuous facade, painted with showy colors. Know the Cervantes Theater, declared national monument, and the great mural in its facade called Deep Root, work of grouped local artists in the Rayoceronte factory, authors, in addition, of other paintings murals characteristic of Putaendo. Visit the Gangways of Juan Rosas, one old colonial large house surrounded by gardens with fruit trees and flower that works like art gallery. It presents a permanent exhibition of Raul Pizarra, around the thematic of the Valley of Putaendo. For visits, the schedule is Monday to Sunday of 9 to 20 hours, the entrance is gratuitous. Also it can visit in Putaendo the sculptures Park Cemetery of Carts, located to 0,62 mi of the town, that depends on the Social Organization of equal name, created officially in January of 2001.

The sculptures Park Cemetery of Carts was created by the sculptor Ricardo Vivar Lepe. Is located in an esplanade of 15 hectares in the El Llano hill, where is distributed a great number of sculptures of carts previously intervened in artistic way. In February the International Encounter of sculptures is made, where it is possible to be seen working of national and foreign artists and to enjoy other cultural and artistic events. The access to the sculptures park Cemetery of Carts is free, to visit throughout the year.

The Cypress of the Mountain range (Austrocedrus chilensis) is the native tree of pyramidal form that can reach up to 25 meters of height and its trunk - of wrinkled crust and scamps surface - 4.92 to 6,56 feet of diameter. It is distributed between Aconcagua and Chiloé in cords of the Mountain range of The Andes, until the 6.561,68 feet of altitude occupying, of preference, the slopes of greater exhibition to the sun. It grows in poor and eroded grounds, generally of volcanic origin. Its wood is whitish, aromatic, light, resistant and something knotted.

In Putaendo it is possible to enjoy exquisite rack and poured of pork, prepared with local recipes in the Chancherías Santa Clara, huaso Olguín and Esperanza. The Palm is well-known by its individual coil and “the canelita”, drink with chacolí, brandy and cinnamon; it counts with orchestra in summer season. Other restaurants in the area of Putaendo are; Lilianett international food and drinks; El Remanso, Highway San Martin 3821; La Rosa Chilena and Social Club, with Chilean typical food and liquors; Hostelry La Estancia offers, in addition, lodging.

Between the main events of Putaendo in February is celebrate the Carnival of Chaya in the Square of Arms. In March the Putaendina Week is celebrated, with sport, artistic and cultural activities (March 20 is the anniversary of Putaendo). Between main tours and excursions that can be made in Putaendo, are the rent of horses and service of guide, for the Footpath of Chile, to the Valley of Aconcagua and the environs.

Leave to the square by a street towards the north that it signalizes to Alicahue. Advance 4,35 mi until the crossing that takes to Corners de Guzmán, where it works a Gallery and Art Factory, with permanent exhibitions and sale of souvenirs and cacti. This factory has made the existing murals in Putaendo, including the one of the Cervantes Theater. The colorful changes: observe how the green thing is transformed into ocher. Soon it will cross a Putaendo river. In km 10 it will arrive at the property of the Vicuña that was formed in 1790.

Following towards the north, it is passed by the rural localities of Tártaro and Casablanca, where a parcel with raising of ostriches, recently introduced to the valley can be visited. Forwards it continues a dirt road in regulating state, until a place known like Defense of the Ducks, in the confluence of the rivers Rocín and Chalaco; in this place excursion to the mountain range by horses and guides can be made, following the route of the fraction of Liberating Army that passed throw by this place.

Of return to San Felipe, 1,24 mi to the south of Putaendo, by left hand it is crossing a Corner de Silva, which has 5,727 inhabitants. Its name remembers to Don Pedro and Doña Maria de Silva. This Castilian family acquired territories of the old convent of San Agustín, in 1605. Soon they were inherited to their children. The place is charming, with an irregular layout and colonial houses. In a near hill it is the Sanctuary Christ Santo. Is great Via Cruxis that go the uphill finishing in a wood Christ. It was carved by the German Peter Horn, in 1935. In holly week the ceremony of the Cruces Route is made. At the moment a prolongation of the sanctuary called Via of the Gloria.

Taking by the Centenano street, 4,35 mi towards hills of the east, are the Baths of the Parrón. Here there is a place where bring forth natural waters, in addition it is a small rock chapel constructed.

Continue without taking the deflection, in km 8 will pass through Las Coimas, located to an altitude of 2.263,78 ft. It is a colorful small village that had its splendor during XIX century thanks to the rich mines of silver and copper from hills located to the east. Signalized next to the way it is the place where in February 7of 1817, took place, the first encounter of outpost between the realists and the patriotic army that crossed the Andes by the passage Beautiful Valley until Putaendo. Cross its inner streets.

Retaking the main way it will pass by the village of patrimonial tourism Putaendo River, offers lodging in constructed conical structures of trunks, straw and mud. Each module has capacity for 4 people, in addition to quincho. In another dependency a tourist office works, with registry of the tourist supplies of the zone. The center has in addition a space with exhibition and sale to local crafts.

Return to the main way and continue advancing to arrive in 9,32 mi at Putaendo. Putaendo has 7.214 inhabitants and it is to an altitude of 2.667,32 ft. Is an old town of Indians that attracted Spanish population by the discovered of gold mines in the environs in the middle of the XVIII century. Little by little its center of population was formed and the church of San Antonio was constructed. In March 20 of 1831, the Assembly of Aconcagua granted to Putaendo the title of villa.

Putaendo was the first town at which the patriotic army in 1817 arrived. Four centuries before, in 1485, during the Incas invasion of Túpac Yupanqui, his son Huaina Capac crossed the Andean bulk and descended by this valley, encamping in Putaendo and incorporating the valley of the Aconcagua to the Incas civilization. Also the expedition of the outpost Diego de Almagro stopped here, in 1536. The reason of the transit of Incas and Spaniards must to that to the “way of the Inca” passed through this valley. This route was the most expeditious communication between the tribes of valleys of La Ligua, Aconcagua and Mapocho.

The layout of the town of Putaendo extends longitudinally from the south to north and its historical center has been declared Typical Zone. Towards the south it is the area of commerce, structured in form of Long Street, with facades of mud and strew of XVIII and XIX centuries. In its North end it is the square, with great trees. In its flanks are located the public buildings and the Church of San Antonio Built it between 1862 and 1893 with a combination of styles neoclassic and neogothic. In its interior of three naves there is a Christ of XVIII century, of baroque style. There are masses Tuesday to Friday at 19 hours, Saturday at 18:30 hours, Sunday and festive at 12 hours.

In front of the church, in Bulnes street 55, are the well-known weavers to crochet. Cross the town of Putaendo in car; it will appreciate its small houses of mud and strew of continuous facade, painted with showy colors. Know the Cervantes Theater, declared national monument, and the great mural in its facade called Deep Root, work of grouped local artists in the Rayoceronte factory, authors, in addition, of other paintings murals characteristic of Putaendo. Visit the Gangways of Juan Rosas, one old colonial large house surrounded by gardens with fruit trees and flower that works like art gallery. It presents a permanent exhibition of Raul Pizarra, around the thematic of the Valley of Putaendo. For visits, the schedule is Monday to Sunday of 9 to 20 hours, the entrance is gratuitous. Also it can visit in Putaendo the sculptures Park Cemetery of Carts, located to 0,62 mi of the town, that depends on the Social Organization of equal name, created officially in January of 2001.

The sculptures Park Cemetery of Carts was created by the sculptor Ricardo Vivar Lepe. Is located in an esplanade of 15 hectares in the El Llano hill, where is distributed a great number of sculptures of carts previously intervened in artistic way. In February the International Encounter of sculptures is made, where it is possible to be seen working of national and foreign artists and to enjoy other cultural and artistic events. The access to the sculptures park Cemetery of Carts is free, to visit throughout the year.

The Cypress of the Mountain range (Austrocedrus chilensis) is the native tree of pyramidal form that can reach up to 25 meters of height and its trunk - of wrinkled crust and scamps surface - 4.92 to 6,56 feet of diameter. It is distributed between Aconcagua and Chiloé in cords of the Mountain range of The Andes, until the 6.561,68 feet of altitude occupying, of preference, the slopes of greater exhibition to the sun. It grows in poor and eroded grounds, generally of volcanic origin. Its wood is whitish, aromatic, light, resistant and something knotted.

In Putaendo it is possible to enjoy exquisite rack and poured of pork, prepared with local recipes in the Chancherías Santa Clara, huaso Olguín and Esperanza. The Palm is well-known by its individual coil and “the canelita”, drink with chacolí, brandy and cinnamon; it counts with orchestra in summer season. Other restaurants in the area of Putaendo are; Lilianett international food and drinks; El Remanso, Highway San Martin 3821; La Rosa Chilena and Social Club, with Chilean typical food and liquors; Hostelry La Estancia offers, in addition, lodging.

Between the main events of Putaendo in February is celebrate the Carnival of Chaya in the Square of Arms. In March the Putaendina Week is celebrated, with sport, artistic and cultural activities (March 20 is the anniversary of Putaendo). Between main tours and excursions that can be made in Putaendo, are the rent of horses and service of guide, for the Footpath of Chile, to the Valley of Aconcagua and the environs.

Leave to the square by a street towards the north that it signalizes to Alicahue. Advance 4,35 mi until the crossing that takes to Corners de Guzmán, where it works a Gallery and Art Factory, with permanent exhibitions and sale of souvenirs and cacti. This factory has made the existing murals in Putaendo, including the one of the Cervantes Theater. The colorful changes: observe how the green thing is transformed into ocher. Soon it will cross a Putaendo river. In km 10 it will arrive at the property of the Vicuña that was formed in 1790.

Following towards the north, it is passed by the rural localities of Tártaro and Casablanca, where a parcel with raising of ostriches, recently introduced to the valley can be visited. Forwards it continues a dirt road in regulating state, until a place known like Defense of the Ducks, in the confluence of the rivers Rocín and Chalaco; in this place excursion to the mountain range by horses and guides can be made, following the route of the fraction of Liberating Army that passed throw by this place.

Of return to San Felipe, 1,24 mi to the south of Putaendo, by left hand it is crossing a Corner de Silva, which has 5,727 inhabitants. Its name remembers to Don Pedro and Doña Maria de Silva. This Castilian family acquired territories of the old convent of San Agustín, in 1605. Soon they were inherited to their children. The place is charming, with an irregular layout and colonial houses. In a near hill it is the Sanctuary Christ Santo. Is great Via Cruxis that go the uphill finishing in a wood Christ. It was carved by the German Peter Horn, in 1935. In holly week the ceremony of the Cruces Route is made. At the moment a prolongation of the sanctuary called Via of the Gloria.

Taking by the Centenano street, 4,35 mi towards hills of the east, are the Baths of the Parrón. Here there is a place where bring forth natural waters, in addition it is a small rock chapel constructed.