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Atacama & Uyuni

Desert & Altiplano, Chile - Bolivia

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TRAYECTO ATACAMA – RAMADITAS

Ramaditas
TRAYECTO ATACAMA – RAMADITAS
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The trip from Atacama to the Ramaditas Mountain Home will cross the Altiplano through an active Andes Mountain Range. We leave the lodge...

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TRAYECTO ATACAMA – RAMADITAS
TRAYECTO ATACAMA – RAMADITAS
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Overland
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Easy
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    The trip from Atacama to the Ramaditas Mountain Home will cross the Altiplano through an active Andes Mountain Range. We leave the lodge and cross towards Bolivia, stopping first at the White Lagoon. We walk along the south border of the lagoon to enjoy the altitude landscape and bird watching.
    We then go to the Green Lagoon, from where we walk to the Apachetas viewpoint, where we get a view of the Licancabur and Sairecabur volcanoes. We continue towards the Sol de Mañana Geysers, where the smell of sulfur alerts us of mineral-rich underground currents.
    We walk to the lagoons to see amazing flocks of flamingos and other birds. We have lunch enjoying this landscape, the Altiplano, and the Red Lagoon, to then continue with our trip.

CHILTAICO

Lodge Uyuni
CHILTAICO
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We visit the Pukará, a rock stronghold that used to serve as protection for Andean villages. We then descend through the community trail...

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CHILTAICO
CHILTAICO
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Hike
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    We visit the Pukará, a rock stronghold that used to serve as protection for Andean villages. We then descend through the community trail with views to the salt flat and cross crop and grazing lands. During the crop season, we can see crops of quinoa, fava beans, carrots, onions, and potatoes.

PASTORES

Lodge Uyuni
PASTORES
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This exploration borders the salt flat to reach a shepherds’ area and watch herds of llamas, sheep, and goats. We get to watch estancias...

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PASTORES
PASTORES
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Hike
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Easy
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    This exploration borders the salt flat to reach a shepherds’ area and watch herds of llamas, sheep, and goats. We get to watch estancias and rest areas, some of which are old and others in use at present. A contemplative walk that gazes the rural lifestyles of Andean area’s locals.

Trayecto Overland Salar

Chituca - Lodge Uyuni
Trayecto Overland Salar
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Before heading to Uyuni, we hike up the hills to get a broader view of the surroundings, of the vegetation and of quinoa crops...

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Trayecto Overland Salar
Trayecto Overland Salar
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    Before heading to Uyuni, we hike up the hills to get a broader view of the surroundings, of the vegetation and of quinoa crops.
    We make a stop at San Pedro de Quemes, a village with a marked division between rundown rock buildings and a new area. We then head to Las Galaxias, a grotto with peculiar formations resulting from the emptying of the Uyuni Salt Flat.
    We have lunch in the middle of the Uyuni Salt Flat. We walk along one of the islands in the salt flat, the Pescado Island, a formation with typical Altiplano vegetation which we climb in the middle of the Uyuni Salt Flat to admire its immensity.

    * If it is not possible to cross the salt flat due to weather conditions, an alternative route will be chosen.

ASTRONOMÍA ANDINA

Chituca
ASTRONOMÍA ANDINA
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For all travelers attracted to the cosmos and the stars, Andean skies have unparalleled conditions. Stars and constellations appear...

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ASTRONOMÍA ANDINA
ASTRONOMÍA ANDINA
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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.

VOLCÁN IRRUPUTUNKU

Chituca
VOLCÁN IRRUPUTUNKU
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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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VOLCÁN IRRUPUTUNKU
VOLCÁN IRRUPUTUNKU
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High Mountain Ascent
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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.

JAWINCHA

Chituca
JAWINCHA
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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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JAWINCHA
JAWINCHA
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    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.

LAS APACHETAS

Chituca
LAS APACHETAS
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We leave the Chituca Mountain Home and make our first stop in San Pedro de Quemes to observe the burned town from above. We then move on to the Jawincha Valley, where we will start to hike along an old trail used by local inhabitants. We then go to the cemetery to visit the museum and tombs.

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LAS APACHETAS
LAS APACHETAS
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  • Exploration Path

    We leave the Chituca Mountain Home and make our first stop in San Pedro de Quemes to observe the burned town from above. We then move on to the Jawincha Valley, where we will start to hike along an old trail used by local inhabitants. We then go to the cemetery to visit the museum and tombs. * Exploration exclusive for programs of 10 nights or more.

PUEBLOS ANDINOS

Chituca
PUEBLOS ANDINOS
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We leave the Chituca Mountain Home by jeep and go to the Valley of Rocks for our first hike. We will then continue by jeep to San Juan, where we will walk to the cemetery and its museum, before moving on to Lakaya, considered one of the most important pre-Columbian settlements in the Lípez region.

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PUEBLOS ANDINOS
PUEBLOS ANDINOS
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  • Exploration Path

    We leave the Chituca Mountain Home by jeep and go to the Valley of Rocks for our first hike. We will then continue by jeep to San Juan, where we will walk to the cemetery and its museum, before moving on to Lakaya, considered one of the most important pre-Columbian settlements in the Lípez region.
    * Exploration exclusive for programs of 10 nights or more.

Trayecto Overland Lagunas Altiplanicas

Ramaditas - Chituca
Trayecto Overland Lagunas Altiplanicas
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While leaving our Mountain Home towards Chituca we can see the transition from a solitary and extensive Andean expanse to an...

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Trayecto Overland Lagunas Altiplanicas
Trayecto Overland Lagunas Altiplanicas
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    While leaving our Mountain Home towards Chituca we can see the transition from a solitary and extensive Andean expanse to an increasingly friendly geography, which thereby allows for human demography. We will come closer to towns and appreciate the changes in the ecosystem, from areas with scarce vegetation to actively worked fields.
    With our driver and guide we cross the lagoons of the Altiplano (Honda, Char Kota, Hedionda), with different views to the volcanoes. We continue until we reach the Turquiri Lagoon, watching diverse Andean wildlife along the road. This lagoon features a large concentration of birds, surrounded by impressive ignimbrite formations.
    We walk bordering a grazing wetland for llamas and goats, a haven for one of the traditional trades in the aera. We will then have lunch in the heights of the Turquiri Lagoon with broad views to the Altiplano. We head back to the Mountain Home in Chituca.

VOLCÁN ASCOTÁN

Ramaditas
VOLCÁN ASCOTÁN
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We will walk from our Mountain Home, going up through trails surrounded by yareta moss, grasses, and shrubs. As we gain altitude...

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VOLCÁN ASCOTÁN
VOLCÁN ASCOTÁN
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High Mountain Ascent
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  • Exploration Path

    We will walk from our Mountain Home, going up through trails surrounded by yareta moss, grasses, and shrubs. As we gain altitude, Honda, Char Kota and Hedionda lagoons will appear. The volcano is acknowledged by colorfulness, due to which it has been dubbed the “Ascotán Garden”. The diverse tones and fullness of the Altiplano have been with us along the entire exploration.
    * Exploration exclusive for programs of 10 nights or more.

Yardangs

Ramaditas
Yardangs
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We leave the Ramaditas Mountain Home and head to the Pastos Grandes sector. We will walk through an area with wetlands until reaching impressive hoodoo-like formations, which we will flank until reaching the petroglyphs. We will see many birds, vicuñas and vizcachas, in addition to hoodoo rock formations, yardangs, and petroglyphs.

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Yardangs
Yardangs
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Hike
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  • Exploration Path

    We leave the Ramaditas Mountain Home and head to the Pastos Grandes sector. We will walk through an area with wetlands until reaching impressive hoodoo-like formations, which we will flank until reaching the petroglyphs. We will see many birds, vicuñas and vizcachas, in addition to hoodoo rock formations, yardangs, and petroglyphs.
    * Exploration exclusive for programs of 10 nights or more.

LAGUNA HONDA

Ramaditas
LAGUNA HONDA
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We walk from our Mountain Home up to the Honda Lagoon. The slope towards the lagoon will make us explore the inner passes...

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LAGUNA HONDA
LAGUNA HONDA
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  • Exploration Path

    We walk from our Mountain Home up to the Honda Lagoon. The slope towards the lagoon will make us explore the inner passes of the surrounding hills. The flora changes as we go up and yareta moss can be seen in the hills, in contrast with the arid landscapes of the Atacama- Ramaditas route.
    * Exploration exclusive for programs of 10 nights or more.

LAGUNA RAMADITAS

Ramaditas
LAGUNA RAMADITAS
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We walking bordering the Ramaditas Lagoon (called so given the branching of nearby roads), until we get to the canyon that meets the trails...

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LAGUNA RAMADITAS
LAGUNA RAMADITAS
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Hike
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  • Exploration Path

    We walk bordering the Ramaditas Lagoon, until we get to the canyon that meets the trails along the lagoon. We are surrounded by the Andean landscape. Different birds like eaglets, flamingos, and andean gulls can be sighted, among other vestiges and whispers of Altiplano fauna.
    * Exploration exclusive for programs of 10 nights or more.

Lagunas andinas

Ramaditas
Lagunas andinas
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We travel to the Cachi and Pastos Grandes Lagoons, walking along the border of the Cachi or Salada Lagoon, watching vicuñas...

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Lagunas andinas
Lagunas andinas
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    We travel to the Cachi and Pastos Grandes Lagoons, walking along the border of the Cachi or Salada Lagoon, watching vicuñas and flamingos. We then head off to the Pastos Grandes Lagoon, surrounding it to have lunch enjoying the view of the Altiplano landscape and with Andean winds and air.
    * Exploration exclusive for programs of 10 nights or more.