Atacama
Desert & Altiplano, Chile
Explorations in
Atacama
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Areas
Séquitor
Cuenca del salar
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Horseback Ride -
Easy
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Half-day
We horseback ride to the ayllus located in Séquitor, Yaye, and Checar, Atacameño social and farming communities that are also...
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Exploration Path
We horseback ride to the ayllus located in Séquitor, Yaye, and Checar, Atacameño social and farming communities that are also considered small oasis in the middle of the desert. Here, vegetable gardens still prevail and the Atacama construction technique using adobe and straw roofs is still seen.
42 m 137,4 ft
-42 m -137 ft
2.431 m 7.974 ft
2.410 m 7.905 ftElevation Profile
Solor
Cuenca del salar
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Horseback Ride
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Easy
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Half-day
We travel to the ayllu in Solor, located to the south of San Pedro. Here we can see one of the oasis’s most developed farming areas...
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Exploration Path
We travel to the ayllu in Solor, located to the south of San Pedro. Here we can see one of the oasis’s most developed farming areas. On our way, we can see typical desert constructions –using adobe and straw roofs– and we go across a small irrigation canal. Before we return, we visit the mythical Librería del desierto.
64 m 211 ft
-64 m -211 ft
2.431 m 7.974 ft
2.400 m 7.872 ftElevation Profile
Dunas de la Chula
Cuenca del salar
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Horseback Ride
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Easy
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Half-day
We horseback ride to the Salt Mountain Range. We go across the San Pedro River and sand dunes, from where we have panoramic views...
More details >Dunas de la Chula
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Exploration Path
We horseback ride to the Salt Mountain Range. We go across the San Pedro River and sand dunes, from where we have panoramic views of the Andes Mountain Range and the oasis. Afterwards, we follow through a dry riverbed and comeback to Explora through the pampa.
114 m 374 ft
-114 m -374 ft
2.481 m 8.138 ft
2.410 m 7.905 ftElevation Profile
Valle de Marte
Cuenca del salar
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Horseback Ride
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Advanced
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Half-day
We leave the hotel to go to the Mars Valley, where we horseback ride among typical desert landscapes: dunes...
More details >Valle de Marte
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Exploration Path
We leave the hotel to go to the Mars Valley, where we horseback ride among typical desert landscapes: dunes, reddish sedimentary rock formations and clay grounds. This exploration is perfect to get an idea of the geography and origin of the Salt Ridge.
For experienced and advanced riders only. This exploration is only available for advanced riders who have mastered rising trot and canter over uneven terrain in open spaces and on all types of horses. A test in the hotel is required before going out into the desert.
241 m 790 ft
-241 m -790 ft
2.556 m 8.384 ft
2.428 m 7.964 ftElevation Profile
Beter
Cuenca del salar
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Horseback Ride
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Advanced
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Half-day
In this exploration, we visit the two ayllus, ancient Atacameño farm communities, where we can see the local lifestyle...
More details >Beter
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Exploration Path
In this exploration, we visit the two ayllus, ancient Atacameño farm communities, where we can see the local lifestyle, vegetable gardens and archeological remains. To begin, we will go to the ayllu in Solor. Next we continue to the ayllu dunes of Beter, one of the first Atacameño settlement.
For experienced and advanced riders only. This exploration is only available for advanced riders who have mastered rising trot and canter over uneven terrain in open spaces and on all types of horses. A test in the hotel is required before going out into the desert.
106 m 348 ft
-106 m -348 ft
2.431 m 7.974 ft
2.388 m 7.833 ftElevation Profile
3 Cordilleras
Cuenca del salar
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Horseback Ride
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Advanced
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Half-day
We horseback ride to the Catarpe Valley through a road immersed in the oasis, where we will be able to trot and gallop before climbing up...
More details >3 Cordilleras
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Exploration Path
We horseback ride to the Catarpe Valley through a road immersed in the oasis, where we will be able to trot and gallop before climbing up a ledge in the Salt Mountain Range. On our return to Explora, we ride around the ledge with panoramic views of the three mountain ranges and descend through dunes to the Mars Valley.
For experienced and advanced riders only. This exploration is only available for advanced riders who have mastered rising trot and canter over uneven terrain in open spaces and on all types of horses. A test in the hotel is required before going out into the desert.
424 m 1391 ft
-424 m -1391 ft
2.709 m 8.886 ft
2.431 m 7.974 ftElevation Profile
Guatin
Quebradas Intermedias
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Horseback Ride
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Expert
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Full-day
We go to the Catarpe Valley and continue to go through a place known as Garganta del Diablo (Devil’s Throat). We horseback ride through...
More details >Guatin
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Exploration Path
We go to the Catarpe Valley and continue to go through a place known as Garganta del Diablo (Devil’s Throat). We horseback ride through water courses and different creeks. Finally, we ride up a hill until we reach ancient cattlemen roads. Lunch at Puritame Reserve.
For experienced and advanced riders only. This exploration is only available for advanced riders who have mastered rising trot and canter over uneven terrain in open spaces and on all types of horses. A test in the hotel is required before going out into the desert.
850 m 2788 ft
-70 m -231 ft
3.211 m 10.532 ft
2.743 m 8.997 ftElevation Profile
Ayllus
Cuenca del salar
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Bike
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Easy
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Half-day
We bike ride to the archaeological site of Beter, one of the first Atacameño settlements. We get off the bicycle to visit the site and learn about...
More details >Ayllus
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Exploration Path
We bike ride to the archaeological site of Beter, one of the first Atacameño settlements. We get off the bicycle to visit the site and learn about the local history. Next, we continue to the ayllu in Solor to visit the Librería del desierto, the first rural book store in Chile. We return to the hotel by bicycle.
119 m 390 ft
-119 m -390 ft
2.431 m 7.974 ft
2.385 m 7.823 ftElevation Profile
Piedra de la Coca
Cuenca del salar
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Bike
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Advanced
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Half-day
We leave by bicycle to Catarpe through a road that goes up to the Salt Mountain Range. We go through an ancient tunnel...
More details >Piedra de la Coca
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Exploration Path
We leave by bicycle to Catarpe through a road that goes up to the Salt Mountain Range. We go through an ancient tunnel before starting a descent that will take us to the Piedra de la Coca, a site with petroglyphs. We continue our trip to the Paciencia plains through stony grounds and on our way back we pass through the Mars Valley.
560 m 1836,8 ft
-560 m -1837 ft
2.642 m 8.666 ft
2.431 m 7.974 ftElevation Profile
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