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Atacama desert of Chile:

Salt lakes, geysers, oases and mineral rock formations of this amazing desert. Trekking, guided tours or visit on your own, with San Pedro as your base. This is a paradise for people interested in outdoor recreation, nature, ecology and adventure.
The Atacama desert is said to be the driest in the world, with places where it hasn't rained for 400 years. With zero humidity and numerous natural mineral sources the desert takes on rock formations of a fantastic kind, with a background of volcanoes in the distance. There are salt lakes full of flamingoes, geysers which erupt at daybreak, oases of a miniature and perfect kind, countless archaeological relics from the ancient graves which were perfectly preserved by the dryness and minerals. There are special plants and cacti and, in parts of the desert after a rare fall of rain, flowers. Then the southern Atacama bursts into life, with stunning colors and rare exotic flowers covering hundreds of kilometers of normally desert land.

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Atacama Nature Tour, 4 day, easy, all year round
Pink flamingoes together with Llamas, Vicunas, Guanacos and many other species of fauna and flora can be found living in perfect harmony in the many oases and lakes located in the area. This trip also includes the Tatio Geisers, altiplanic (highland) lagoons and the discover of the Atacamenos indian culture.
Wildflowers of the Chilean Desert, 10 Day, easy, Sep. to Dec.
We will discover the incredible spectacle of the "flowering desert", unique in the world, wich paints a myriad of colors to the arid northern desert of Chile.
Ojos del Salado, 12 day, , November to March
The Ojos del Salado, reaching 6.893 m/22.600 ft., is the highest volcano in the world and the second highest summit in America. Its remarkable setting in between turquoise lagoons filled with wild birds, white sparkling salt pans and snowed peaks makes it attractive even for the less mountain minded excursionists.
 

 


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