Toconao
Mystical, ancient, beautiful... A village dating back more than 12 thousand years.... Its name means "place of stones" as its buildings were built with liparite stone. The church dating back to 1744 and the bell tower of San Lucas are a reflection of this material. Although they were rebuilt after earthquakes and fires, they retain…
Licancabur Volcano
The Licancabur, the "mountain of the people" of the Atacameños or Cunzas, was venerated as "Tata Maico Licán". This perfect stone cone was one of the sacred altars chosen by these cultures. There is a legend that points out the mystical wedding between the Licancabur and the Quimal hill, which took place during the solstice,…
Rainbow Valley
A true palette of colours is the Rainbow Valley, a mixture of reds, greens, different greys, whites and more. It is located 90 kilometres from San Pedro de Atacama, very close to the Petroglyphs of Yerbas Buenas. Its colour is due to the more than 250 minerals that the earth contains. It also stands out…
Socaire
Socaire is a town located in the second region of Antofagasta at 3500 meters above sea level, 25 kilometers from Camar, 86 kilometers from San Pedro de Atacama and 402 kilometers east of Antofagasta. It is the last Chilean town on route CH-23 towards Argentina, through the Sico Pass. It has 3G telephony in 900…
Atacama Salar
The Atacama Salar is the largest salt deposit in Chile, located in the Antofagasta Region and is situated exactly between two Chilean municipalities. The closest city, San Pedro de Atacama, is located 55 km to the north, while the regional capital, Antofagasta, is 316 km to the west. The Atacama Salar is one of the…
Tebenquiche Lagoon
It is a lagoon that is mostly dry, but its morphology is not what one would expect it to be dirt, mud and rocks, but its plain shines because it is totally white, due to the salt crystals. It is immense the plain where you feel like running, also feeling the sensation of being in…
Cejar Lagoon
Laguna Cejar, located inside the Salar de Atacama at an approximate distance from San Pedro of 28 km, of great scenic beauty with calypso colored waters and surrounded by salts of varied forms. Due to the high concentration of these salts you will be able to enjoy floating in its waters. Undoubtedly, a wonderful place…
Catarpe Tunnel
The tunnel was part of the old road that connected San Pedro de Atacama with the city of Calama, it has a privileged view of the Catarpe Valley, San Pedro River and the desert landscapes, incredible color contrasts. Nearby, there is a hidden cave with petroglyphs, surely used by the natives for shelter.
Valley of Death
Valley of Death, also known as Valle de Marte, is in the middle of the Cordillera de la Sal, just 2 kilometers from San Pedro de Atacama. Its name is due to the fact that in the past, whoever dared to cross this valley died in the attempt. Proof of this are the remains of…
Chaxa Lagoon
We arrive past 3 pm, wearing a hat, sunglasses and lots of sunscreen, following the instructions of our guide Marcelo in order to avoid the high temperatures recorded in Chaxa Lagoon. -The salt crystals intensify the heat. The sun bounces off them – explains Marcelo before we get out of the car 50 kilometers from San…