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 Pedro…
Miscanti and Miñiques Lakes
On the recommendation of other tourists, we decided to give an opportunity to the highland lakes Miscanti and Miñiques, hidden among volcanoes with whom they share the name treasures. And so we headed towards the Andes on a journey that took 2 hours and a good dose of coca leaves to avoid the puna or altitude…
Puritama Spring Waters and Quebrada de Guatin
Along Route B-245, the same path that leads to the Tatio geysers, we begin a great trekking adventure through Quebrada de Guatin, where Purifica cold river and Puritama thermal river come together to give birth to the Vilama river, our guide in this adventure. We are about to start walking a very special path featuring ancient…
Valle de la Luna – Moon Valley
We begin our journey with the blessing of the Tres Marias of quartz and granite that guard the entrance to the valley. Around these sculptures, the hidden salt in the sand glows like fragments of stars and the absolute silence makes us believe at times we have been transported to the natural satellite that accompanies…
San Pedro de Atacama Village
About 100 kilometres from Calama, the world's driest desert hides a small oasis called San Pedro de Atacama. It's an adobe town and dirt roads that have stolen the hearts of thousands of tourists for the charms of Atacameña and Spanish culture contained in each of its buildings. What do you say you come with…
Machuca highland town
The town of Machuca Estña is located 80 km north of San Pedro de Atacama. It's a town that has about 20 houses and a church. It is about 4000 m.a.s.l. and a recommendation is not to get agitated, each house has solar panels, as a means of energy, it is a great opportunity to…