Sometimes, things happen that weren’t supposed to happen and you get to see sights like these…
Two weeks ago, we had a long weekend here in Chile. Carlos and I had decided to spend it camping now that Spring is on the way and we set of early on the Saturday morning and drove an hour and a half from Santiago. Carlos had said we didn’t need to book, until we turned up and the camping place was full…! I didn’t say I told you so, but I did 😉 We looked at other places around the area, but there was nothing that had access to hikes too.
So, we changed plans completely and drove for another hour and a half to the beautiful area of Cajon del Maipo to camp in Cascada de Las Animas, which translates as the waterfall of the spirits.
Cascade de Las Animas in an area with camping, cabins, domes and a hostel. It has private land with two waterfalls and lots of nature. So, we set up camp and were ready for our weekend.
The next morning, we joined the hike that is organised by the centre. You have to go with the group as it is on private land. It was a very easy 90 min hike, with some stunning mountain and waterfall views.
So sad about that grey sky though, as the photos don’t do justice to the colours… next time, eh?! 
The valley was pretty swoon worthy and picturesque! 
And those waterfalls, they were pretty nice too 🙂
That evening, Chile showed us what it does best, an amazing sunset. The whole sky turned pink and was beautiful! I was lucky to get my camera just in time, as the sky quickly turned black. Just look at these…
It was pretty spectacular! 🙂
Are you a camping fan?
Marcella xx
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what a waterfall!:)
It was pretty amazing!
Wow – I’m speechless at those pink skies! Absolutely beautiful. I love camping – especially when you wake up in such a stunning place. Your pictures of the fire are fantastic too! Any tips for fire photography? I’ve added this place to my to do list when I get a chance to come back to Chile 🙂
PS – thanks for choosing my post for your favourite from last week. Am really touched 🙂
Loved it!
That sky really was amazing, I don’t think I’ve ever seen one so pink before! Thank youuu, my camera is really good in low light so it did all of the magic 😉
Hope you get to see it one day for yourself!
Despite the grey skies, it still looks amazing (and nice photos.) I can’t wait to go camping.. .it’s been far too long. But we’ll be heading into fall/winter soon… so it’ll have to wait.
Thank you! I think we’ll definitely go back there again as it was a really nice place and there is still more to see! 🙂
That sunset really is spectacular! Sounds like a mistake turned into a happy experience in the end.
It was so pretty! 🙂 And yes, we are so glad that it all worked out in the end!
I have to say I’m a very new camping fan! My trek in Peru swayed me! I’ve been dying to get to Cascada de Animas but Everytime I’ve tried to go it has been booked. I still can’t believe you got a spot on such short notice! This post makes me want to go even more, so I guess I better get planning! And those skies!!! God I love a good Santiago sky 😀
Was it camping you looked at? I’m thinking maybe you can’t book ahead for the camping but you can for all of the cabins and other places.
Santiago skies are tooooo much!
I totally would have told my husband I told you so as well, but I’m glad that everything ended up working out for the best! Your hike looks beautiful, but oh my goodness that sunset is beautiful!
Haha 😉
The sunset was spectacular, so glad I managed to catch it on camera!
I love cabin camping. Not the biggest fan of tent camping but am willing to do it if I HAVE to haha. The views from your hike – love when a valley just opens up so you have a clear birds eye view of everything. And that sunset! ❤ It's been a while since my husband and I went camping and this post is making me think we should make weekend date with nature sometime soon!
That valley was just so pretty and impressive! It was such a nice, easy hike and I can never get enough of those mountains, it’s a real addiction! 🙂
These skies are just amazing! You know, I wouldn’t go camping voluntarily but if that means I get to see skies like these, I would think twice about it for sure 😀
They were divine!
I am an absolute camping fan! For the last year, this is the only way I have travelled in Australia. I have recently discovered a passion for hiking as well and I love reading about all the hikes there are all around the world. One day I want to come to South-America and climb Aconcagua! Now this would be an adventure. I loved your photos! Thanks for sharing #WanderfulWednesday
Wow, that sounds amazing!
I love hiking and there is so much of it in Chile, even within Santiago there is so much close 🙂 Which is one of the reasons that I love the city!
Sometimes a change in plans makes for the best adventures! Sounds like you guys had an awesome time. I can’t believe those sunset colors!!!
Totally agree, a change in plans can often lead to better things 🙂
I can’t believe those pink skies – they are absolutely spectacular. And what a waterfall. I also love rickety rope bridges! I really have to broaden my horizons and get out of Europe a bit more, this looks like such an amazing place for photogenic hikes.
I know what you mean about those kind of bridges, it always feels like there is an adventure 🙂
Chile is full to the brim of amazing places to go and think to see, it’s so photogenic!
Your pictures are gorgeous! I might have to put Santiago on my list 🙂 The hike seemed like a moderate one too! Thanks for hosting the linkup!
Thanks so much! 🙂 Glad you are enjoying the link up too!
I love getting the chance to see Chile through your eyes. And you are right, sometimes things go right even if they were not so well planned. This is an example of this!
Thanks so much 🙂 That’s a lovely thing to say! Have a great weekend.
I love when things don’t go according to plan, but they turn out even better!! That pink sky is BEAUTIFUL! I’ve only see a pink sky like that once, and it was back home in California! And I have a picture that’s very similar to your 2nd to last pic!
Isn’t it just?! I don’t think I’ve ever seen such a pink sky, especially with those clouds – it blew me away! 🙂
That’s an amazingly beautiful unplanned hiking and camping discovery! Thanks for sharing.
It was great! So glad you enjoyed it 🙂
I am going to say, yes, I am a camping fan! Although when we camped in Scotland and it was pouring rain with midgies eating our faces off, I hated it 😉 haha. EPIC SUNSET!
Haha, I’m defo up for good weather camping 😉 Not sure about rainy camping!
Wow! So beautiful. Lucky you still found somewhere amazing to camp 🙂 that sky!
It was an amazing find 🙂
Wow! Amazing! All of it. Sometimes the best things in life really are unplanned and unexpected.
haha I’m definitely not a camping fan, but this is marvellous! I like when things that aren’t meant to happen actually make the whole trip. And don’t worry about the grey, the landscapes are still stunning! Anything with the Cordillera in the background is beautiful!
You’re right, the Cordillera always steals my heart 🙂