Engaging trips to Lauca National Park, where the stunning views of the Chilean Altiplano, along with its plants and animals, and charming villages can be seen.
Arica / Socoroma / Putre
Putre - The tour begins at 09:30 a.m. from your hotel or accommodation. We start with a quick visit to the city, including the Asoagro Terminal, a typical northern market. We then stroll through the Azapa Valley to see geoglyph panels, particularly “La Tropilla”. We visit the San Miguel de Azapa Archaeological Museum, home to the world’s oldest mummies, and cross to the fertile Lluta Valley for a stunning view of both valleys. We stop at the Village of Poconchile to see its main attraction, the 17th-century Church of San Jerónimo. Along the way, we observe the Quebrada de Cardones, where the Candelabra Cacti dominate the desert landscape, and visit the nearby Magnetic Zone. We pause for a panoramic view of the Pukara Canyon of Copaquilla, a pre-Inca defensive fortress, and visit the picturesque Socoroma Valley, perched on the edge of a deep ravine. The tour concludes in the town of Putre (3,500 m.a.s.l.), the capital of the Parinacota province, around 6:00 p.m. with accommodation at your lodging.
Putre / Lauca National Park / Chungará Lake / Arica
Lago Chungara - We depart from Putre at 08:30 a.m. and head to Lauca National Park, one of the most captivating nature reserves. We stop in the Las Cuevas area for a walk and birdwatching. From the Mirador de Chucuyo, we enjoy an unparalleled view of the Payachatas Volcanoes and the majestic Andean landscape. We admire the charming Bofedal de Parinacota, home to llamas and alpacas, and visit the nearby Parinacota Village, which features a 17th-century colonial church of pre-Columbian origin. On our way, we see the scenic Cotacotani Lagoons, islands in a volcanic lava field. We then visit one of the most popular tourist spots, Lake Chungará (4,530 m.a.s.l.), offering a spectacular view surrounded by snowy peaks. We end our excursion with a refreshing bath in the Jurasi Baths. We return to the city of Arica around 6:30 p.m., with accommodation at your lodging or transfer to the airport.
End of services.
- Private transportation
- Refreshments including coffee, water, juice, cookies, and fruits
- Specialized guide-driver fluent in Spanish
- Meals covered: Dinner on Day 1, Breakfast and Lunch on Day 2
- Oxygen equipment for high altitudes
- One-night accommodation in Putre (hotel or hostel subject to availability)
- Round-trip transfers
- Accommodation in the city of Arica
- Extra expenses in restaurants and accommodation
- Tickets to San Miguel de Azapa Museum, Termas de Jurasi
- The unspecified
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
