PICA OASIS + NITRATE GHOST TOWNS
Mapa
Description:
Come and discover the nitrate mining past of Northern Chile, visiting the former nitrate works of Santa Laura and Humberstone, like towns straight out of the American West, in the middle of the driest desert on Earth. Then you’ll venture into the Pica Oasis, with its tropical fruits like mangoes, guavas, grapefruits, and the famous Pica lemon, as well as traditional sweets like the Pica alfajor. And for children, there’s the Jurassic Dinosaur Park.
Tour leaves at 08:30 hrs, crossing the Coastal Range to visit the former nitrate Ghost Towns of Santa Laura and Humberstone (Declared World Heritage, by UNESCO), where saltpeter was exported to Europe and US. Here visit the typical buildings as the Theatre, Market, General Store, Hospital, School, Tennis court, and more. Then cross Pozo Almonte town to arrive at the Sanctuary of La Tirana (Place of the most important religious party of Chile).
Arrival at the Pica Oasis to have lunch in a typical restaurant and visit the Church of San Andrés (16th century), the Jurassic Park with its replicas of dinosaurs, typical craft stalls and enjoy natural mango or guava juices, plus typical sweets of the zone. Visit to the Oasis of Matilla, to know the Spanish Wine Press (18th century), the Church of San Antonio with its Bell Tower. Arrival in Iquique at 8:00 p.m.
Include:
- Lunch at restaurant (Menu of your choice).
- English spoken Tour Guide
- Vehicle suitable for the zone.
- Passenger seat insurance.
Advices:
Wear comfortable clothes, sports shoes + hat or jockey. Bring a bathing suit, towel, sunscreen, and Covid-19 prevention personal mask.
Rates:
Adults Rate: CLP $90.000 / USD 100 p/person.
Children Rate: CLP $80.000 / USD 88 (since 04 to 10 years old).
Infants under 04 years: CLP $25.000 / USD 38 (with special infant chair included).
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.
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