Tujactu Lagoon, High Andean Lagoons

We head south to Socaire, a territory with a large extension of cultivation terraces. We visit the Church of San Bartolomé. We continue to the high Andean area of Tuyajto Lagoon and the Aguas Calientes Salt flat to contemplate its beauty from its viewpoints. We return by the same route to visit the highland lagoons, Miscanti and Miñiques, where we take a short walk along the path. We return to the town of Socaire to enjoy a lunch with local products. Finally, we return to Toconao to visit the main square where the Campanario de San Lucas is located, a historical monument from the 18th century. Back to the hotel.

Location: Salar de Atacama and Cordillera de los Andes

Duration: Full Day (8 hours) / Includes lunch

Altitude: 7,545 ft and 13,845 ft

Tip: Dress in layers due to intense temperature changes.

Recommendations: Trekking boot, comfortable clothing for hot and cold, gloves, wool cap / hat, sun protection, sunglasses. In winter it is very cold.

Excursion not recommended for people with heart disease, hypertension and pregnant Women and children under 6 years old, due to exposure to altitude over 4,000 meters above sea level.