Full Day Tour Piedras Rojas Altiplanic Lagoons Chaxa Lagoon

At a glance

Full Day Tour Piedras Rojas Altiplanic Lagoons Chaxa Lagoon is a 11h small-group experience in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, operated by Turismo Chile Tours. Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 93 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $140 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Red wine and premium white wine, Coffee beans, tea and infusions, coca tea, chachacoma and other infusions, All Fees and Taxes.

Quick facts

Duration

11h

Group

Small group, up to 15 travellers

Languages

Portuguese, English, Spanish

Pickup

Hotel pickup included

Confirmation

Instant confirmation

Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Travellers

1–15 per booking

Ages

Adult 6–75

Cancellation

Free cancellation (see policy)

Options & availability

• Altiplanic Lagoons, Piedras Rojas and Chaxa Lagoon

  from $140

  Duration: 11 hours Pickup included

  Days:

  Every day

  Start times:

  06:00

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Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.

Overview

Itinerary

1. Stop 1 · 1h

   The Tropic of Capricorn is a parallel to the southern hemisphere. It is located at a latitude of 23º 26' 17" south of the equator. This imaginary line delimits the southernmost points where the Sun can occupy the zenith at noon.
   
   Here we make a stop for photography and explanation of the place

2. Stop 2 · 3h

   The Salar de Aguas Calientes Sur is located 60 kilometers southeast of the town of Socaire, and 154 kilometers from the town of San Pedro de Atacama in the direction of Paso Sico (border crossing with Argentina). This salt flat is also known as Piedras Rojas.

3. Stop 3 · 2h

   Miscanti and Miñiques Lagoons
   
   The Miscanti and Miñiques Lagoons are sister lagoons and known as “Altiplanic Lagoons”, formed by groundwater from melting snow from the Miscanti hill and the Miñiques volcano. In this natural setting it is very common to find diverse fauna such as foxes, flamingos and vicuñas.

4. Stop 4 · 3h

   Socaire is a Lickanantay indigenous community, whose territory articulates different ecological levels. That is why the subsistence of our people complements livestock, traditional agriculture and its secondary products.
   
   Socaire Church
   The church of San Bartolomé is part of the historical heritage of Socaire. San Bartolomé is the patron saint of shepherds and also of those who work the skins, manufacture or use leather, gloves, coats, belts and boots, his festival is celebrated every August 24. The church is characterized by Andean colonial architecture characterized by a main nave with side chapels, whose construction system is similar to that of traditional houses, forming part of a long tradition of volcanic stone quarries and edgers.

5. Stop 5 · 2h

   In the town of Toconao, belonging to the commune of San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta region, is the Chaxa lagoon, the central point of the Salar de Atacama. This sector is located within the Los Flamencos National Reserve.
   
   The reserve stands out for the protection of species such as the tuco tuco of the puna, culpeo fox, puma, large parina, Chilean flamingo, small parina, vicuña and guanaco. It also serves as a conservation area for vulnerable flora, highlighting the presence of tamarugos and carob trees.

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Traveller ratings

Good to know

• Service animals allowed
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• No more than 6 years

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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