Arica: Full day to Lauca National Park and Chungara Lake, meals included
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Things To Know
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- Transportation by car or minibus
- Ceylan tea, coffee or coca tea
- Tickets and permissions
- Gratuities for driver and guide (optional)
- Drinks with lunch
- Alcoholic drinks
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A minimum of 3 people per booking is required
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund
- Children under 9 years old can not go to the tour
What's included in the package
Itinerary
Humedal del Rio Lluta
The excursion begins taking the international road to Bolivia, entering the Lluta Valley. In order to reach the perfect place to appreciate nature and culture in all its dimensions. During the ascent you will be able to appreciate the varied flora and fauna of the area, and you will visit picturesque villages and sites of archaeological interest such as: the Geoglyphs of Lluta. Town of Poconchile, visiting its 17th century church. Quebrada de Cardones and its Cactus Candelabra four meters high. Pukara de Copaquilla Pre - Inca defensive village. Tambo de Zapahuira.
Tambo de Zapahuira (Pass-by Only)
The tambo de Zapahuira is an archaeological complex located in the commune of Putre, belonging to the Region of Arica and Parinacota, in northern Chile. It is of Inca origin, and is composed of a row of adjacent rectangular enclosures, joined by small doors. At 150 m from the tambo there are two funerary chullpas, which are rectangular towers built in adobe. It has been declared a National Monument since 1983.
Pukara de Copaquilla (Pass-by Only)
The Pucara de Copaquilla is a pre-Hispanic fortress located in the commune of Putre. The archaeological complex is located north-east of Arica at 3000 meters above sea level, located on a cliff surrounded by cliffs and defended by a double parallel wall. Inside there are about 400 enclosures with circular walls and a stone floor, probably corrals or defensive parapets. It dates back to the 12th century and has been declared a National Monument since 1983. It was restored by the University of Tarapacá in 1979.
Pueblo de Socoroma (Pass-by Only)
Panoramic view of Socoroma and Putre capital of the province of Parinacota where you can appreciate a spectacular panoramic view with its alfalfa fields and a snowy volcano in the background
Parque Nacional Lauca
Entrance to Lauca National Park, true sanctuary of nature surrounded by volcanoes and snow-capped mountains such as Parinacota, Pomerape, Quimsachatas and Guallatire Volcano with its permanent fumaroles, where animals such as Guanacos, Alpacas, Vicunas, Llamas and Vizcachas stand out.
Admission Ticket Not IncludedLago Chungara
In its spectacular landscapes, the Bofedales, the Llareta, the Paja Brava and the Cotacotani Lagoons stand out, with their wonderful green color. At 4500 M.S.N.M Lake Chungara is imposed with an impressive landscape of the Chilean Altiplano and varied avifauna such as giant taguas, ducks and pink flamingos.
Iglesia de Parinacota
Among these beautiful landscapes we find the Parinacota Village, with its Andean Colonial architecture and its houses of mud and brave straw where its Church of the XVII Century stands out and its people of Aymara origin with their beliefs and traditions. Visit to the town of Putre. Lunch. Return to the city of Arica, approximately 20:00 hrs.
Where to meet and pickup
Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Centrally located Arica hotels
Ticket Redemption
Direct access, no redemption is required
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Things to know
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- Transportation by car or minibus
- Ceylan tea, coffee or coca tea
- Tickets and permissions
- Gratuities for driver and guide (optional)
- Drinks with lunch
- Alcoholic drinks
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A minimum of 3 people per booking is required
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund
- Children under 9 years old can not go to the tour