On the Chilean side, we will immerse ourselves in the singular landscapes of the Atacama, including eerie and beautiful landscapes such as wetlands, volcanoes, lakes, salt flats, and oases.
Whether the starting or ending point of the travesía, we will use the Hotel de Larache in San Pedro as our base to explore the diverse ecosystems of the Atacama and its ancient culture, which remains alive today.
The travesía to Cachi can start from our Hotel de Larache in the Chilean village of San Pedro de Atacama, or you may begin the travesía in the Argentine city Salta. Along with crossing the imposing Andean mountain range, we will also visit the Calchaquíes valleys, the cradle of an ancient culture and a region of fascinating geography.
On the Argentine side, the travesía is centered principally in Cachi, settled by indigenous groups thousands of years ago. This region, surrounded by mountains and extensive valleys, is home to numerous natural and cultural wealth. During colonial times, this was the transit point for the routes that united the Peruvian y Río de la Plata viceroyalties. For this reason the vestiges of the Calchaquíes Indians mix with traces of Spanish colonialism, principally found in the regional architecture.
How to get there
From Chile
After arriving at the Santiago airport, you must take a connecting flight to Calama, about 2 hours. At Calama, our staff will welcome you at the airport and transfer you via van to the Hotel de Larache, about 1 hour.
After crossing the Andes and passing through the Calchaquíes valleys, the trip ends in Salta in Argentina. An explora van will take you to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires, about 2.25 hours, or to a hotel you choose in Salta.
From Argentina
Arriving at the Buenos Aires airport, you must take a connecting flight to Salta, a flight that takes 2.25 hours.
Our staff will pick you up at your hotel in Salta around 8 A.M. If you wish to explore Salta, we recommend that you arrive days before.
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