Route of the Salt Flats: Discover Pedernales and Maricunga in Atacama
Route of the Salt Flats: Discover Pedernales and Maricunga in Atacama
We invite you to rekindle the deep and forgotten bond between humanity and Earth through excursions across mystical and inspiring landscapes. Rediscover the connection between humanity and nature in the majestic landscapes of the Salt Flats Depression. Explore mining ruins, high Andean meadows, and the Pedernales and Maricunga salt flats, witnesses of millions of years of history.
12 h
We speak Spanish and English
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What to expect
We start the day with pick-up from your accommodation in Copiapó. Get ready for an unforgettable journey through salt flats, high Andean meadows, and historical ruins.
30 minutesWe take an initial pause to enjoy breakfast with views of the pre-mountain range, recharging energy before venturing into the high-altitude landscapes.
30 minutesExplore an ancient mining town located in the pre-mountain range, where history and scenery combine to tell stories of the region’s mining past.
40 minutesA brief stop for hydration and acclimatization, with stunning views that anticipate the salt flats to come.
30 minutesAn opportunity to pause and observe camelids like vicuñas and llamas, as well as high-Andean birds that inhabit this unique ecosystem.
20 minutesExplore a natural “spring” within the Maricunga Salt Flat, a source connected to the beautiful Santa Rosa Lagoon. A breathtaking sight in the middle of the high plateau.
30 minutesWe pause to enjoy lunch outdoors, surrounded by the majestic landscapes of the Andean highlands.
30 minutesA 45-minute walk across the Pedernales Salt Flat to marvel at its salt formations. For the adventurous, there’s an option to take a refreshing dip in a crystal-clear turquoise lagoon.
1 hour 30 minutesWe conclude the day with a comfortable transfer back to your accommodation in Copiapó, taking home unforgettable memories of a day filled with history, nature, and breathtaking landscapes.
30 minutesWhat you should know
- Warm clothing
- Sports or trekking shoes
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- No pets allowed.
- Not suitable for pregnant women, children under 10, or individuals at high cardiovascular risk.
- Intermediate difficulty walk.
- Excursion subject to weather conditions.
- Copiapó Departure: Summer schedule 07:30 / Winter schedule 06:30
- Arrival in Copiapó: Summer schedule 19:30 / Winter schedule 18:30
What is included
- Meals: light breakfast, trail rations during the ascent, vegan sandwich, mixed snack tray, Gatorade, juice, water, or infusions.
- Pick-up at home/hotel at no additional charge in Copaipó.
- Any other products or services not indicated.
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