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Winery · Santa Cruz, Libertador General Bernardo O’Higgins
Viña Santa Cruz
Winery in Lolol, about half an hour from Santa Cruz, with a cable car up to Cerro Chamán, replicas of mapuche, aimará and rapa nui dwellings, an observatory and wine and automobile museums.
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About Viña Santa Cruz
Viña Santa Cruz is located in the comuna of Lolol, about 25 km from the city of Santa Cruz, and is part of the Fundación Cardoen museum route. It is more than a cellar visit: the complex brings together vineyards, a cable car, museums and an astronomical observatory.
The cable car climbs Cerro Chamán, from where you can see the Lolol valley. At the top there are replicas of dwellings and constructions of Chile's indigenous peoples: a mapuche ruca, Andean aimará constructions and a replica of a rapa nui moai. The Observatorio Cerro Chamán operates on the same hill, alongside a meteorite museum, and nighttime observations are reserved for overnight guests.
Below, the Museo del Vino tells the story of the drink from the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans, with amphorae, colonial presses and an interactive aroma area. The Museo del Automóvil gathers dozens of cars and motorcycles, including a DeLorean. The cellar tour passes the barrel room and ends with a tasting; the winery runs on solar energy.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
Half a day for the winery, cable car and museums. Those taking it slow can spend the whole day.
Best time
From late morning to early afternoon, to see the valley from the top of Cerro Chamán with good light. In summer, bring a hat: the hill is exposed and the sun is strong.
How to get there
From Santa Cruz, take Ruta I-72 toward Lolol; it's about a 25-minute drive. Tours departing from Santa Cruz often include the winery.
Tip
On the same trip to Lolol, you can visit the village of colonial houses and the Museo de la Artesanía, also run by the Fundación Cardoen.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Viña Santa Cruz
What can you see from the top of Cerro Chamán?
The view of the Lolol valley, replicas of mapuche, aimará and rapa nui dwellings, and an astronomical observatory.
Which museums are inside the winery?
The Museo del Vino, about the history of the beverage, and the Museo del Automóvil, with classic cars and motorcycles.
How far is it from Santa Cruz?
About 25 km, or roughly 25 minutes by car via Ruta I-72, in the comuna of Lolol.