Atacama Desert
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The Desert of Atacama, located in the north of Chile between the Andes Cordillera and the Pacific Ocean, extends on more than 1.000 km and is considered one of the most arid of the world. The main cities of the north (Arica, Iquique, Calama, Antofagasta and Copiapó) are good starting points to realize the numerous possible excursions in the Desert of Atacama.

The Atacama desert is also the ideal starting point to reach the “Altiplano" (Andean high plateau), where the Aymara indians live, with herds of llamas.

From Arica, on the coast, we offer excursions to the interior and in two hours you will arrive to one of the highest volcanos, at 6.500 meters of altitude we find the Sajama Volcano. Among others places of interest, we find the Chungará Lake, the highest of the world, at 4.500 meters of altitude, pictorial andean towns, salares and National Parks.

Further South, we find the Atacama Salar, with its 300.000 hectares of territory, the oasis-town of San Pedro de Atacama, which is the tourist capital of the chilean north, due to its natural wonders. The Moon Valley, with its geological rocks formations, the geysers of Tatio, and altiplanic valleys, canyons and towns like Toconao, or altiplanic lakes (at 4.000 mts of altitude), there are lots of places of interest when you travel north.

 

Besides, and arqueological museum was built by a Belgian priest, who gathered numerous arqueological vestiges, such as pottery and momies, which are witnesses of the history in this region.

Antofagasta, the fifth city of importance within Chile, known by its rock formation called "La Portada" (symbol of the city) and the historical part of the city, with its old buildings and museums.

Copiapó, it is the place where many had tried to climb the Ojos del Salado volcano (6.895 meters). In this area, you can be a witness to the blooming of the desert, when the climatic phenomenon of "El Niño", a tropical current coming down from Perú, does affect this area.

At La Serena, you will find an exceptional place to rest and enjoy differents activities outdoors, due to its climate and beaches. Tours to the Elqui Valley, will show you the making of Pisco, the traditional beverage of the chileans, besides wine.

The northern part of Chile is ideal for ecotourism, and the diversity of circuits will leave you with a sense of pleasure and enjoyment.