Atacama
Desert & Altiplano, Chile
Explorations in
Atacama
Activity
Difficulty
Areas
Caspana
Altiplano
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E-Bike -
Advanced
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Full-day
The E-Bike Caspana exploration traverses the striking contrasts of the Altiplano through ancient caravan routes connecting the Tocorpuri plains with Caspana and the Alto Loa region.
More details >Caspana
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Exploration Path
The E-Bike Caspana exploration follows the ancient caravan routes that connected the Tocorpuri plains with Caspana and the Alto Loa region, as cyclists traverse striking contrasts of the Altiplano: towering volcanoes, arid and seasonal waterways.
342 m 1.122 ft
-1.420 m -4.659 ft
4.484 m 14.711 ft
3.248 m 10.656 ftElevation Profile
Vilama
Cuenca del salar
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E-Bike
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Expert
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Half-day
This exploration leads to the Vilama Pukara viewpoint, where you'll uncover the remains of a Likan Antay fortress, once vital for safeguarding fertile lands and the river delta of the Vilama River
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Exploration Path
This exploration leads to the Vilama Pukara viewpoint, where you'll uncover the remains of a Likan Antay fortress, once vital for safeguarding fertile lands and the river delta of the Vilama River—offering a glimpse into the region’s ancient defensive strategies.
822 m 2.697 ft
-822 m -2.697 ft
2.727 m 8.947 ft
2.430 m 7.972 ftElevation Profile
Oasis
Cuenca del salar
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E-Bike
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Easy
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Half-day
The Oasis E-bike exploration uncovers the ancient settlements of the Licanantay culture in the Atacama Desert.
More details >Oasis
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Exploration Path
The Oasis E-bike exploration uncovers the ancient settlements of the Licanantay culture in the Atacama Desert. Discover sites like the Tulor settlement in the Ayllu de Coyo, the Puribeter Elemental Reserve, and the Desert Library, blending history, nature, and local culture.
146 m 479 ft
-145 m -476 ft
2431 m 7976 ft
2376 m 7795 ftElevation Profile
Piedra de la Coca
Cuenca del salar
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E-Bike
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Moderate
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Half-day
We leave by bicycle to Catarpe through a road that goes up to the Salt Mountain Range. We go through an ancient tunnel...
More details >Piedra de la Coca
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Exploration Path
We leave by bicycle to Catarpe through a road that goes up to the Salt Mountain Range. We go through an ancient tunnel before starting a descent that will take us to the Piedra de la Coca, a site with petroglyphs. We continue our trip to the Paciencia plains through stony grounds and on our way back we pass through the Mars Valley.
560 m 1836,8 ft
-560 m -1837 ft
2.642 m 8.666 ft
2.431 m 7.974 ftElevation Profile
Ckuta
Cuenca del salar
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E-Bike
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Easy
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Half-day
We take a van to the Salt Mountain Range and begin bike riding in the Paciencia plains. We travel to the Moon Valley through...
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Exploration Path
We take a van to the Salt Mountain Range and begin bike riding in the Paciencia plains. We travel to the Moon Valley through sandy soil and beautiful landscapes. The return trip is an uneven path that includes different ascents and descents.
251 m 823 ft
-240 m -787 ft
2.488 m 8.163 ft
2.366 m 7.762 ftElevation Profile
San Isidro
Cuenca del salar
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E-Bike
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Moderate
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Half-day
We ride our bicycles to the Catarpe Valley in the Salt Ridge. We pedal through switch paths between canyons...
More details >San Isidro
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Exploration Path
We ride our bicycles to the Catarpe Valley in the Salt Ridge. We pedal through switch paths between canyons made of reddish soil in a place known as Garganta del Diablo (Devil’s Throat). We visit the San Isidro church into a historic area.
325 m 1.066 ft
-325 m -1.066 ft
2.584 m 8.478 ft
2.431 m 7.976 ftElevation Profile
Tambo
Cuenca del salar
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E-Bike
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Advanced
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Half-day
We bike ride to the Catarpe Valley. We ride up to Cuchabrache, through an old road that crosses the Salt Mountain Range...
More details >Tambo
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Exploration Path
We bike ride to the Catarpe Valley. We ride up to Cuchabrache, through an old road that crosses the Salt Mountain Range. We ride through plaster and crystallized salt creeks. This exploration includes seeing part of the local culture and petroglyphs, as well as the San Isidro church.
*Temporarily unavailable. Consult other exploration options with your Explora guide at the destination.
568 m 1.864 ft
-568 m -1.864 ft
2.690 m 8.825 ft
2.431 m 7.976 ftElevation Profile
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