Full Day Lauca National Park and Chungara Lake Tour
Cost: $131.00Tour Length: Full Day
Activity Level: Moderate
Includes:
- Regular Transportation
- Bilingual Guide
- Lunch
- Entrance fees National Park and Wilderness Area
- Crafts
Operates every day EXCEPT Monday's, year round.
The excursion begins early this morning on the international road to Bolivia and turns inland to the Lluta Valley, which is dotted with grand estates and farms. Visit villages like Poconchile, a pre-Inca settlement that boasts one of the oldest churches in the country, the 17th-century Church of San Gerónimo. Proceed to the gorge of Cardones to admire the picturesque cacti candelabros, which stand as tall as 15 feet and branch out in all directions. Take in the vistas at Copaquilla, a cliff-clinging fortress that dates back to the 12th century, and zigzag up to the town of Putre, 11,000 feet above sea level. Next, enter Lauca National Park which is dominated by volcanoes Parinacota, Pomarape and the always smoldering Guallatire. The park encloses the gloriously emerald Cotacotani Lagoon, habitat for wild llamas, guanacos, alpacas, vicuñas, and vizcachas, as well as Chungará Lake and unusual bird life such as gigantic taguas, and Chilean flamingos. On the way back, stop at Parinacota, the pre-Hispanic village to see the quaint mud homes and 17th-century colonial church. After lunch, complete the tour by admiring the architecture in the town of Putre where carved-stone portals adorn the entrances to most houses and craft workshops.
** Supplement of $262 for private tour per person.
- Attractions Included in Day Tour:
- Lauca National Park
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