Today we will have a
exciting experience, to one of the most impressive landscapes of the desert
driest in the world. We will start leaving our hotel at 07:30 a.m.
approximately (the schedule will be reconfirmed before, since it may vary according to the
time of the year).
We will head towards Yerbas Buenas, place where we can get
beautiful views of the Domeyko Mountain Range,
the Cordillera de la Sal and the Cordillera de los Andes.
Yerbas Buenas has the
largest amount of rock art in
Atacama, so we can see petroglyphs of
up to 6000 years old.
In a special place
that our guide will choose we will set up a breakfast
to enjoy these beautiful landscapes.
We will continue
going deeper until we reach the Rainbow Valley,
or also known as Valley of Mars,
It is located about 90 km north of San Pedro, in the middle of the Cordillera de Domeyko.
This valley is
characterized by the variety of colors and shapes in its rock formations,
gets its name from the layers of minerals that create a spectrum of colors ranging from hues of red and green to purples and blues.
The unique rock formations, canyons, and ridges make this place
looks like an alien world.
We will also have the
opportunity to take walks a
through this amazing landscape. We will be able to explore different paths that
they take us along the rock formations
and offer impressive panoramic views of the valley.
He is also known for
home to pre-Columbian petroglyphs, which
are rock carvings that date back centuries and tell stories of
the indigenous cultures that inhabited the region.
After enjoying
this unique landscape, we will continue our way to Río Grande, a small typical town of
artisans and farmers, where we will have time to explore the area and
visit their markets.
We will return to San Pedro and drop you off near the
municipal parking, from there you can explore the town a bit or return
to your hotel on your own, if you prefer to take the private service we can
Drop you off at the hotel where we picked you up.
As always,
be sure to bring appropriate clothing for the weather conditions and a camera
to capture unforgettable moments. Don`t miss it.