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Parim aeg külastamiseks
Early morning or late afternoon gives the most beautiful light and thinner crowds. Avoid midday, when the desert heat makes the climb quite heavy.
Eelarvenõuanded
Expect around 3,000 CLP entry for foreign visitors and 1,000 CLP for Chileans, payment is made in cash at the entrance. Walk or cycle from the village on your own instead of booking an expensive guided tour, and bring your own water.
Soovitatav
History enthusiasts, Photography enthusiasts, Adventurous hikers, Families with older children
Planeeri oma külastusaeg
1.5-2 hours
Teave
Kiired faktid: Around 15 stone structures lie scattered across a rocky height, a defensive fortress raised by the Atacameño people during the Middle Ages. A bloody battle in 1540 forced the defenders to leave the height, and the remains of the wall still stand today.
Esiletõstmised: A single narrow opening in the wall served as a gate, a defense so effective that a few could keep an entire army outside. Up on the crest, just over 100 meters above the river, you get the whole valley and the 5,916-meter-high Licancabur volcano in the same view.
Sisekujunduse nõuanded
- Bring at least one liter of water and sturdy shoes, the last stretch is steep and rocky.
- Come for sunset for golden light over the valley, but allow time to get back down before darkness falls.
- Take the opportunity to photograph the volcano from the upper terraces, where you get the whole mountain range in the frame.
- Skip the guided tours if you are an experienced hiker, the trail is easy to find on your own.
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