Into the desert: San Pedro de Atacama
Just 10 hours by bus from Salta, San Pedro de Atacama, north of Chile, hosts the "desert more desertic" of the world.
I rented a bike twice to go to Valle de la Luna, Pukara del Quitor and to the Quebrada del diablo.
They are located just few km away from San Pedro. Despite there is not a lot to do apart walking or cycling, These places are very suggestive. I've enjoyed so much the nature, watching the sunset or the Inca ruins, or in the distance the Andes with their tops still covered by snow. More than once you will find yourself completely alone. The feeling of peace and quiet will envelope your soul till you are one thing with the surrounding.
I also went to the Las Lagunas Escondidas. It takes more than a hour by car. It's possible to have a swim in the lagoon. The water is crystal clear. The contrast between the water and the desert around looks unreal. This place is just magic.
It's possible also to go to termas, or the geysers, or climb the Vulcans, or the Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia. I didn't do any of these but everyone I met here gave positive feedback.
A special mention to the Astronomical center you can visit for free. But it needs to be booked for free months in advance. In San Pedro some agencies sell the Astronomical tour but I just sat outside tet town watching the beautiful milky way. The sky here is particularly clear 💗🌠🌟⭐
Just notice: the altitude and the typical desert weather can be very tricky. Keep always water with you. No matter how close to the city you are. It's extremely hot in the day and very cold in the night.
I rented a bike twice to go to Valle de la Luna, Pukara del Quitor and to the Quebrada del diablo.
They are located just few km away from San Pedro. Despite there is not a lot to do apart walking or cycling, These places are very suggestive. I've enjoyed so much the nature, watching the sunset or the Inca ruins, or in the distance the Andes with their tops still covered by snow. More than once you will find yourself completely alone. The feeling of peace and quiet will envelope your soul till you are one thing with the surrounding.
I also went to the Las Lagunas Escondidas. It takes more than a hour by car. It's possible to have a swim in the lagoon. The water is crystal clear. The contrast between the water and the desert around looks unreal. This place is just magic.
It's possible also to go to termas, or the geysers, or climb the Vulcans, or the Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia. I didn't do any of these but everyone I met here gave positive feedback.
A special mention to the Astronomical center you can visit for free. But it needs to be booked for free months in advance. In San Pedro some agencies sell the Astronomical tour but I just sat outside tet town watching the beautiful milky way. The sky here is particularly clear 💗🌠🌟⭐
Just notice: the altitude and the typical desert weather can be very tricky. Keep always water with you. No matter how close to the city you are. It's extremely hot in the day and very cold in the night.
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