The Atacama desert, the
altiplano and Norte Chico
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| The Atacama Desert, the most arid desert in the world, is a compelling place for its spectacular landscape and many cultural highlights. The altiplano, stretching up to Chile's northern border, with its extreme dry landscape, lakes, volcanoes and national parks, is also home to the Aymara Indians. The Norte Chico in the south is famous for its attractive and fertile valleys that run from the Andes to the coast |
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Magic of the Altiplano  |
| Discover the far north of Chile, starting at Arica, passing the hieroglyphs of Lluta Valley, colonial villages, Cardones Canyon and reaching the altiplano for the fascinating and remote beauty of Lauca National Park and its wildlife. more details |
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| Magic of Atacama |
| Discover the essentials of the stunning Atacama Desert: San Pedro de Atacama, the Padre Le Paige museum, pre-Inca ruins of Tulor, Toconao, Moon Valley, the Atacama salt lake, and El Tatio Geysers 4,300m high. more details |
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| Overland Altiplano |
| Discover the most stunning sights around Atacama and the northern Lauca National Park, starting from Calama and reaching Arica in the north. The altiplano is vast, with is stunning volcanoes, beautiful national parks, hot springs, and wildlife. more details |
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| Hotel Explora Atacama |
| Hotel Explora in San Pedro de Atacama combines luxury with adventure and offers a completely different travel experience. Packages for different numbers of nights offer great comfort with a range of exciting guided trips around the Atacama desert. more details |
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| Treasures of the Desert Highlands |
| Combine the marvels of Atacama and El Tatio geysers with the other-worldly lakes and volcanoes of the high altiplano close to the Argentina border, also visiting Tara salt lake hidden away in the Los Flamencos National Park. more details |
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| Hacienda Los Andes |
| This beautiful hacienda, situated deep in the foothills of the Andes in the still-traditional Hurtado Valley, offers great hiking, horse rides and 4 wheel drive trips into the surrounding valley and mountains. more details |
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| Hiking Ancient Indian Trails |
| Hike and actively experience the stunning landscapes and natural phenomena of Atacama Desert, visiting rivers, abandoned copper mines started by the Incas, archaeological sites, Tatio geysers and the fascinating village of Caspana. more details |
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Norte Chico Selfdrive |
| Explore this beautiful fertile region with stunning Andean views, fertile valleys, historical villages and incredibly clear night skies. Starting at La Serena, the circuit covers the Hurtado and Elqui valleys, and includes a hacienda stay. more details |
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