Altiplano 3D 2N Arica Putre Salar de Surire Lake Chungara Arica

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Arica/Socoroma/Putre⌄

   The tour starts at 10:30 a.m. From your lodging or hotel, we make an express tour of the city, visit the Asoagro Terminal, a typical market in the north. We tour the Azapa Valley to observe geoglyph panels, highlighting "La Tropilla". Entrance to the San Miguel de Azapa Archaeological Museum, where the oldest mummies in the world are found, we cross towards the fertile Lluta Valley, to enjoy a beautiful view of both valleys. Visit to the town of Poconchile and its main attraction the Church of San Jerónimo, a work that dates from the 17th century.

   During the tour we can observe the Quebrada de Cardones, where the Candelabra Cactus reign, located in a desert area, very close is the Magnetic Zone. We stop to take a panoramic view of the Pukara de Copaquilla canyon, a pre-Inca defensive fortress. Visit to the charming Socoroma Valley, on the edge of a deep ravine. We finish in the town of Putre (3,500 m.s.n.m.) Capital of the province of Parinacota, at approximately 5:00 p.m. accommodation in your lodging.

   Meals: Lunch: Day 1: Lunch (included) According to the type of food suggested by the passenger. · Dinner: Day 1: Dinner (included) According to the type of food suggested by the passenger.

   Overnight: Night in Putre, hostel or hotel according to availability.

2. 2Putre/Las Vicuñas National Reserve/Salar de Surire/Putre⌄

   At 08:30 a.m. Leaving from Putre, we begin the excursion visiting the Las Cuevas area, flora and fauna observation, a place of great natural beauty. We continue en route to the Pampa Ancochalloani, which allows us a panoramic view of the Payachatas Volcanoes, later we go to the town of Ancuta, its small chapel stands out, we enter the Las Vicuñas National Reserve to fully enjoy the natural environment and its native fauna such as the vicuña, a mammal that inhabits mainly in this territory.

   Continuing through the town of Guallatire, we do a short trekking to get to know this pre-Hispanic town, its picturesque 17th century church stands out, in front of the imposing Guallatire Volcano, with a striking fumarole. Arrival to the natural paradise, the Salar de Surire (4,245 m.s.n.m.) time for hiking and bird watching. Then we take a relaxing bath in the Polloquere Hot Springs, a place that resembles a lagoon where its temperatures reach 66°C. Return to the town of Putre, approx. at 6:00 p.m. accommodation in your lodging.

   Meals: Breakfast: Day 2: Breakfast (included) According to the type of food suggested by the passenger. · Lunch: Day 2: Picnic lunch (included) According to the type of food suggested by the passenger. · Dinner: Day 2: Dinner (included) According to the type of food suggested by the passenger.

   Overnight: Night in Putre, hostel or hotel according to availability.

3. 3Putre/Lauca National Park/Chungará Lake/Arica⌄

   Departure from Putre at 09:00 a.m. We head towards the Lauca National Park, one of the most fascinating natural reserves. Stop in the Las Cuevas area, where we can take a walk and see the varied bird life. Unbeatable panoramic view from the Chucuyo Viewpoint, towards the Payachatas Volcanoes and all the majesty of the Andean landscape. We will be able to appreciate the charming Parinacota Bofedal, made up of llamas and alpacas, nearby we find the Parinacota Village, of pre-Columbian origin with its 17th century colonial church.

   On the way we observe the Cotacotani Lagoons, islands in a volcanic lava field, of great scenic beauty. We contemplate one of the most visited tourist destinations; Chungará Lake (4,530 meters above sea level) has a spectacular view surrounded by various snow-capped peaks. We end our excursion with a breathtaking bath in the Jurasi Hot Springs. Return to the City of Arica, approx. at 6:00 p.m. accommodation in your lodging or transfer to the airport.

   Meals: Breakfast: Day 3: Breakfast (included) According to the type of food suggested by the passenger. · Lunch: Day 3: Picnic lunch (included) According to the type of food suggested by the passenger.