Atacama & Uyuni
Desert & Altiplano, Chile - Bolivia
Explorations in
Atacama & Uyuni
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PUEBLOS ANDINOS
Chituca
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Overland -
Easy
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Full-day
We wander through the Valle de las Rocas up to the necropolis, an ancient archaeological burial site. We continue across the Valley...
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Exploration Path
We wander through the Valle de las Rocas up to the necropolis, an ancient archaeological burial site. We continue across the Valley of Jawincha, learning about part of its history reflected in the petroglyphs and pictograms, and have lunch there. We cross another petroglyph site and continue to the town of San Pedro de Quemes to learn about its history. Finally, we visit the hidden village of Ikala before returning to the Mountain Home.
* Exploration exclusive for programs of 10 nights or more.
LAS APACHETAS
Chituca
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Hike
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Easy
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Full-day
We head to Ikala, the "Hidden Village ", an abandoned village with adobe houses, built with Incan influence. Wandering around the streets...
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Exploration Path
We head to Ikala, the "Hidden Village ", an abandoned village with adobe houses, built with Incan influence. Wandering around the streets we find and old church and get a glimpse of what life meant to these people. We continue through the trail of the apachetas rock mounts, stones that signaled and guided shepherds; as we gain height, we get a view of the hills that surround the area. Along the hike we will get information about the culture and history of Andean people.
* Exploration exclusive for programs of 10 nights or more.
JAWINCHA
Chituca
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Hike
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Advanced
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Full-day
We walk from the hidden village of Ikala to the Jawincha Valley. Along the way we cross ancient shepherds’ settlements and refuges...
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Exploration Path
We walk from the hidden village of Ikala to the Jawincha Valley. Along the way we cross ancient shepherds’ settlements and refuges, as well as quinoa crops. We will also visit a site with petroglyphs and pictographs, vestiges of ancient Andean peoples.
* Exploration exclusive for programs of 10 nights or more.
VOLCÁN IRRUPUTUNKU
Chituca
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High Mountain Ascent
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Advanced
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Full-day
We climb the south face of the volcano through a marked trail that surrounds the crater and reaches the north side of the rock...
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Exploration Path
We climb the south face of the volcano through a marked trail that surrounds the crater and reaches the north side of the rock. We get a panoramic view of the Altiplano and observe the strong yellow fumarole due to high sulfur concentrations. Along the way, we find a forest of queñoas, a tree that grows at high altitudes.
* Exploration exclusive for programs of 10 nights or more.
ASTRONOMÍA ANDINA
Chituca
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Sky
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Easy
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Full-day
For all travelers attracted to the cosmos and the stars, Andean skies have unparalleled conditions. Stars and constellations appear...
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Exploration Path
For all travelers attracted to the cosmos and the stars, Andean skies have unparalleled conditions. Stars and constellations appear with unusual clearness due to minimal light and air pollution. Depending on the season, main visible features are the Southern Cross and Orion. In addition, the Milky Way and its shadows are closely related to the history of Andean people.
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