Remembering the sacrifice of the Incas
LLULLAILLACO VOLCANO
Duration
17 DAYS
Minimum
4
Maximum
8
Season
MAR-JUN/SEP-JAN
Difficulty
4
From
ON DEMAND
Getting to San Pedro de Atacama is to find an active adventure tourism center and in its streets you will hear you speak in all languages. Before the conquest it was the main center of Atacamegna culture and is now known as the Archaeological Capital of Chile. A beautiful church, large portals and a shaded square give it distinction. Walking along the Cornisas Trail you reach the Valley of the Moon and death valley, breathing Martian-looking landscapes. Then the pucará de Quitor, a 12th-century defensive fortress that withstood the attacks of the Spanish invader, will tell us about the Inca might. Passing through the Salado River and the village of Rio Grande, a picturesque village typically attacking, we will reach Machuca and its extensive growing terraces. From its Viewpoint at 4450 m high there is a spectacular view of the Andes mountain range. In the geysers of El Tatio (“the old man who cries” in native language) natural forces show all their power: eighty jets of boiling water rise up to ten meters high and become clouds shining steam in the sun. Lunch at the summit of Zoquete Hill at 5350 m? Yes, it’s possible. And then to the beautiful Salar de Tara and the most visited lagoons in the Andean world to undertake tomorrow the ascent of Pili or Acamarachi, one of the imposing six thousand in the area. And now to the Llullaillaco! (“hot water” in Aymara) in the National Reserve They are no less than 6739 m high that will take three days of staged ascent and acclimatization. The first sporting ascent in 1952 found three frozen mummies there, demonstrating that ritual sacrifices were made to the Inca gods at its summit. After the effort, a well-deserved day’s rest before embarking on homecoming.
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It was really comfortable. Interesting experience. Visiting the Atacama Desert, and its attractions, volcanoes, Geisers. Then the trip to Vi a del March and Valparaiso was amazing. The whole experience would not have been the same without our attentive guides, who were always very attentive and friendly. Sharing your knowledge with us all the time.
Magical moments in breathtaking landscapes. Thank you Tolhuin for this organization, for this circuit, for adapting to our expectations and to our level. Very good contact with Alex. A journey I won't forget.
The trip was very well organized in general with very accurate records and information. The meals provided by the company were tasty and the guide (Alex) had many interesting details. The tour setup worked well, I really recommend it and thanks again to Alex and Lisette for their hospitality. We will be back for sure!
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Our philosophy is that we must be only spectators of our wonderful nature around us. We carry out tours that respect not only the environment, but also the people and their culture.
Transport
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Climate
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A) If you are travelling with your parents:
- ID passport of the country of origin.
- Birth certificate.
B) If you are travelling with only one parent:
- ID passport of the country of origin.
- Birth certificate with three simple photocopies
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C) If the minor does not travel with his/her parents:
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