Quebrada de Macul, Nature park in Santiago, Chile

Quebrada de Macul is a V-shaped ravine in the Andean foothills that forms the natural boundary between Peñalolén and La Florida. Its two slopes converge toward a low central gap: the left rises as a broad, rounded ridge, the right is steeper and rockier, both covered in dark green shrubs and patches of dry brown earth. A band of low cloud or fog fills the space behind and below the gap.

A significant mudslide struck the area in 1993, causing damage to communities downslope and prompting the construction of seven retention basins. These structures now protect lower settlements from similar natural hazards.

The ravine has long been used for family walks, horseback and bicycle rides, and school, scout and trekking outings. In October 1976 it hosted the first Jamboree of Chile's Scout Association, with nearly 5,000 young people under the motto "Senda Scout, camino de Paz"; it was the first to include the Chilean Guides, two years before the two bodies merged. Residents of Peñalolén regard the ravine as a heritage site of the Andean foothills.

Entry is free but requires registration with park rangers upon arrival. Bring plenty of water, wear sturdy shoes for uneven terrain, and note that overnight camping and pets are prohibited throughout the park.

The native sclerophyll forest here preserves a landscape once common across central Chile, with litre and peumo the most abundant trees, alongside quillay, maitén, bollén and guayacán. In 1976 the ravine hosted Chile's first national Scout Jamboree, gathering nearly 5,000 young people from 9 to 16 October under the motto "Senda Scout, camino de Paz".