Come and discover the nitrate past in the North of Chile, visiting the ghost towns of Humberstone and Santa Laura, which are peoples of the American West due to their North American and British influence, in the middle of the driest desert on the planet. Then you will enter the Oasis of Pica, located in the middle of a sea of sand, with hot springs, tropical fruits such as oranges, mangoes, guavas, grapefruits and the famous pica lemon, as well as typical sweets such as the famous Pica alfajor. And for children the Jurassic Park of Dinosaurs, located between the route from the Oasis of Pica to the Oasis of Matilla.
Departure from the Hotel at 08:30 am, to cross the Coastal Mountain Range, and visit the ancestral Geoglyphs of Cerro Isla, which date from between 800 to 1,400 years ago. Arrival at the Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter ghost towns (declared a World Heritage Site 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.
Length: 11 hrs
Tour Include:
- Lunch at typical restaurant.
- Snack on route.
- Seat insurance for passengers.
- Specialized tour guide.
- Alcohol gel available.
- Vehicle suitable for the zone.
Not Include:
- Entrance ticket to ex Nitrate companies: – Adult: CLP $6.000 p/p – Students: CLP $4.000 p/p – Third age: CLP $5.000 p/p
- Entrance ticket to “La Cocha” hot spring (optional): CLP $7.000 p/p.
Advices: Bring sunscreen, sport shoes and a hat or jockey. Wear comfortable clothes, sports shoes + hat or jockey.
Rates:
- Adult rate: CLP $70.000 / USD 84 p/person.
- Children rate: CLP $56.000 / USD 70 (since 04 to 10 years old).
- Infants under 04 years: CLP $25.000 / USD 36 (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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