ARCHAEOLOGICAL TREKKING TOUR IN HUATACONDO RAVINE
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Description:
The Huatacondo Ravine, or Huaca Cunturi in Quechua meaning “Huaca of the Condor,” is one of the largest ravines in the Tarapacá Region, located 180 km southeast of the city of Iquique. It originates in the highlands of Huinquintipa on the border with Bolivia and contains arable land in Copaquire, Igua, Cautenisca, Huatacondo, Tiquima, and Tamentica. Huatacondo, the only town in the ravine, sits at an altitude of 2,320 meters above sea level. It is an agricultural area with crops such as alfalfa and fruits like oranges, guavas, quince, lemons, and prickly pears, among others.
Departure from the place of lodging between 05:00 and 05:30 am, to cross the Coastal Range and enter the Desert, and reach the ravine and town of Huatacondo and carry out the archaeological Trekking activity: hiking that consists of walk along trails over natural settings such as mountains, ravines, forests, rivers and inhospitable deserts, in order to obtain greater contact with nature and the original peoples who inhabited these settings over time. In this excursion our objective will be a walk of observation and interpretation of the archaeological sites of natural corners.
We will visit the attractions: Pre-Hispanic Village, Colonial Geoglyph, Dinosaur Footprints, Petrified Waterfalls (Trekking), and Huatacondo Town. Return to hotel in Iquique at 8:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The activity includes 2 talks at the beginning of the activity (30 min.)
walking techniques
trekking safety
The tour has 3 trekking routes to do
Village of Ramadita (40 min. the complete circuit).
Petrified Waterfalls (40 min. the complete circuit).
Dinosaur Footprints (20 min. the complete circuit).
Include:
- Transportation in a suitable vehicle for the area.
- Breakfast.
- Box Lunch or Lunch in a typical restaurant.
- Ecotourism Guide.
- First aid kit.
- Photographic Set.
Advices:
Wear light sports clothing, trekking shoes, sunglasses and a jockey to protect yourself from the sun. Bring a camera or video camera.
Tour Not suitable for infants and adults with heart or lung problems, such as angina pectoris, coronary heart disease, pulmonary dysfunction, etc.
Rate:
- Adult rate: CLP $190.000 / USD 220 p/person.
VERY IMPORTANT: The tour fee includes a Guide in English, which you can pay in Chilean pesos (CLP) by means of a deposit to our account or during the tour. Or in dollars (USD), through Paypal if you want to secure your excursion.
NOTES:
- Children aged 10 and older are welcome at the adult rate, as this is a trekking activity.
- Tour Not suitable for people with heart or lung problems, such as angina pectoris, coronary heart disease, pulmonary dysfunction, etc.
- Departure with a minimum of 04 people. We gather the group to confirm the tour.
** CONSULT PRIVATE TOUR RATE.