Santiago: Bahá'í Temple & Cousiño Macul Winery Day Trip

Summary

Bahá'í temple light then Maipo Valley wine tasting with city views

You’ll feel Santiago shift from city buzz to quiet awe as you step inside the Bahá’í Temple with its soft light and panoramic views. Taste local wines at Cousiño Macul Vineyard while hearing stories from people who’ve lived here for generations. With pickup included and a bilingual guide leading the way, it’s a day that lingers long after you’re back in town.

What’s the experience like?

“You’ll want to whisper in here,” our guide Camila said quietly as we stepped into the Bahá’í House of Worship just outside Santiago. She was right — something about the way the morning sun slid through those curved glass petals made us all hush up. Even the air smelled different, kind of clean and cool, almost like rain but not quite. I caught a woman from the neighborhood sitting alone on one of the benches, hands folded, just looking out over the city. It felt like nobody was in a rush.

Afterwards, we drove along the edge of Santiago where apartment blocks faded into vineyards. The Cousiño Macul Winery sits right at that line — you can see skyscrapers on one side and rows of vines on the other. Our host there, Andrés, told us his family had been making wine here since 1856 (“longer than most of these buildings have been around,” he joked). I tried to repeat “Cousiño” with my best Spanish accent and got a laugh from him — I’m still not sure if I nailed it or butchered it.

The cellars were cool and smelled faintly like damp stone and old barrels. We tasted a Cabernet that left this dry little tingle on my tongue (I always forget how different wine tastes right where it’s made). Lunch was simple but good — bread that crackled when you broke it open and cheese that tasted fresh, almost grassy. There was this moment when I looked back toward the Andes and realized how close everything felt: city, mountains, vines, people just living their lives around all this history. Kind of makes you pause for a second, you know?

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Visit Bahá'í Temple and Cousiño Macul Vineyard

• Visit Bahá'í House of Worship
• Admire temple architecture and city views
• Tour Viña Cousiño Macul winery
• Learn about Chilean wine production
• Taste wines at Cousiño Macul

Top questions

How long does this Bahá'í Temple & Cousiño Macul tour take?

The tour is a day trip from Santiago with round-trip transfer included.

Is lunch included at Cousiño Macul Vineyard?

The experience includes wine tasting; food is available but not specified as a full lunch.

Are transfers included in this Santiago day trip?

Yes, round-trip transfer to the starting point is included for your group.

Is there an English-speaking guide on this tour?

Yes, your bilingual guide speaks both English and Spanish throughout the tour.

Can infants join this day trip from Santiago?

Infants can join; they may ride in a stroller or sit on an adult’s lap during transfers.

What makes Cousiño Macul Winery special?

Cousiño Macul is one of Maipo Valley’s oldest wineries, founded in 1856 and still run by the same family.

Do I get to keep anything from the winery visit?

You receive a Cousiño Macul wine glass as a gift during your visit.

What’s included

Your day includes round-trip transfer exclusive for your group from Santiago, entry to both the Bahá’í Temple and Viña Cousiño Macul with guided visits in English or Spanish, wine tasting at the vineyard (plus a souvenir glass), and plenty of time to soak up views of both city and mountains before heading back into town.