Radal Siete Tazas National Park protects 4,138 hectares in the municipality of Molina, Maule Region, where the Claro river carved a sequence of seven pools and waterfalls into the basalt rock, giving the place its name ("seven cups"). It opens Tuesday to Sunday from 08:30 to 17:00 and tickets are sold on Pases Parques, Conaf's official ticket office. In 2025 it received 123,300 visits, according to Conaf.
With about 9,900 monthly Google searches in Chile for "parque nacional Radal Siete Tazas", it is one of the most searched-for parks in central Chile. This guide brings together information from Conaf's park page and Pases Parques, accessed on 24 October 2026.
Radal Siete Tazas National Park facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Area | 4,138.24 hectares |
| National park since | 27 March 2008 |
| Location | Municipality of Molina, Curicó province, Maule Region |
| Opening hours | Tuesday to Sunday, 08:30 to 17:00 |
| Last entry | 10:00 for long trails; 16:30 for short trails |
| Visits in 2025 | 123,300 |
| Tickets | Only on Pases Parques (pasesparques.cl) |
Sources: Conaf (area, date and 2025 visits, from its visitor spreadsheet) and Pases Parques (opening hours), accessed 24 October 2026. Days and hours may change because of weather or safety: Pases Parques was showing a weather alert notice from 20 October.
Radal Siete Tazas trails
| Trail | Distance | Duration | Difficulty (summer / winter) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siete Tazas - Salto de la Leona | 1.5 km | 1 hour | Easy / easy |
| El Coigüe | 1.5 km | 1 hour | Medium / moderate |
| Mala Cara | 6 km | 3 hours | Easy / easy |
| Chiquillanes | 7 km | 4 hours | Medium / demanding |
| Montañita | 16 km | 8 hours | Demanding / difficult |
| El Bolsón - Valle del Indio | 30 km | 10 hours | Medium / difficult |
Source: Conaf. The park reopened on 26 September 2026 after the winter closure, except for the long-distance trails (El Bolsón, Valle del Indio and Laguna de las Ánimas), which were still closed according to Conaf's page. Check the status of each trail before you go.
The shortest trail leads to the Siete Tazas and to the viewpoint over the Salto de la Leona, a waterfall seen from the top of the gorge. Next to the entrance road is also the Velo de la Novia, another waterfall you can see without walking.
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See advertising optionsHow to get to Radal Siete Tazas
- From Molina: the main route. The first 25 kilometres are paved and the rest is mostly gravel, passable all year. On the last 9 kilometres, inside the park, there may be snow in winter.
- From Talca and San Clemente: via the Pehuenche international road, the turn-off to Corralones and the Las Lomas variant, 28 kilometres of gravel; Conaf recommends a 4x4 vehicle.
- By bus: there are buses from Molina to the park (Buses Hernández, according to Conaf).
- From Santiago: head south on Route 5 to Molina, south of Curicó. With the fuel price rise of 22 October, check how much more a road trip costs.
Tickets, camping and services
Tickets are sold only on Pases Parques, with adult, youth, child, senior and disability categories, and different rates for Chileans and foreigners. On 24 October the page was not showing the amounts; travel guides publish figures of around CLP 4,500 for Chilean adults and CLP 9,400 for foreigners, which should be confirmed when buying.
- El Bolsón campsite: bought separately on Pases Parques, allows one night per person and is listed for sale from 31 October to 31 December.
- Services: food sales, picnic area, viewpoint, environmental centre, concession-run campsite and horse hire, according to Conaf.
- Universal access: there is an inclusive trail, an accessible viewpoint and accessible toilets.
- Fire: cooking and camping are allowed only in authorised places. With a wildfire season expected to be difficult, restrictions may increase.
- Swimming in the river: respect the designated areas; the Claro river has deep pools and strong currents.
When to go
Spring and summer are the best seasons: more trails are open and the days are long. In summer the park fills up at weekends, so go early. In winter, from May to August, there is a risk of falling branches and of snow on the last stretch of road. For other waterfall getaways, see our guide to the Saltos del Laja and the ranking of Chile's most visited parks.
Frequently asked questions
What are Radal Siete Tazas opening hours?
Tuesday to Sunday, 08:30 to 17:00. Last entry is at 10:00 for long trails and 16:30 for short ones.
Where do you buy tickets?
Only at pasesparques.cl, Conaf's official ticket office.
Can you get to Radal Siete Tazas by bus?
Yes, there are buses from Molina to the park, according to Conaf.
