“CHIU CHIU & LASANA” TOUR

The Lasana Valley and the town of Chiu Chiu represent the Northern culture in its splendor. Both towns still have physical evidence of pre-Hispanic cultures, such as their pukaras and even the oldest church in the country.

Pukará de Lasana, an Atacama stone fortress built between the 9th and 12th centuries, reflects the splendor of this culture. Located on a cliff against the river and with defensive walls towards the west, the Pukará formed the refuge of chiefs and of the administration, besides being a place of refuge for the population.

Chiu Chiu town is located in a real oasis, which in pre-Hispanic times was also part of the Inca Trail.

Itinerary

• Departure from San Pedro de Atacama, through the Cordillera de la Sal, then passing through the Cordillera de Domeyko to reach the Valle de Lasana, during the journey you can see many petroglyphs, made from the year 400 until the arrival of the Spanish.
• Our first stop: Pukará de Lasana
• Following our tour we arrive at Chiu Chiu, where we will visit the church of San Francisco, the oldest in Chile, declared a National Monument
• Return to the Hotel in Calama or airport according to your choice.

Distance to travel: 180 km / 112 miles

This tour is only available in private mode

Includes

• Guide service only in Spanish and English.
• Entrance fees to Lasana.

Does not include

• Professional guide in French, German and Italian languages If you want a guide in these languages, it is done by request and an extra charge must be paid.