09.00 a.m. We leave San Pedro de Atacama heading east. We start walking in the sector of Guatin, climbing small slopes and following the course of the river. Enjoy beautiful views of the volcanoes and the Salar while following a path of ancient shepherds, surrounded by huge and ancient cactus. Abundance of birds and native flora.

Approximately 2 hours walk to reach the Puritama Hot Springs and enjoy an exquisite bath in its thermal pools (at 33°C).

 

VALLEY OF THE MOON - KARI HIKING (Half day) (Approximate duration: 1.5 hrs. to 2 hours. 6 km. Difficulty: Medium)

16.00 hrs. Hike through the Kari ravine, crossing the canyon formed by an ancient river, now dry, which leads through the Cordillera de la Sal. It is worth the visit for the unique landscape and the fascinating rock formations. On the hike, you can learn about the shape of this mountain range and its heart of gypsum, clay and salt that compose it. The name of the Quebrada comes from the kunza, and means "brown", like the color of the canyon.   

This is an easy hike, which only requires skill to hold on using hands and feet on a wall that must be passed at the beginning and at the end of the excursion.

From Kari, we continue to the Valley of the Moon, to visit the Amphitheater, the Three Marias. Return to San Pedro.

 

HIKING GARGANTA DEL DIABLO - VILAMA (Half day) (Approximate duration: 2 hours. 8 km. Difficulty: Easy).

Beautiful excursion going into a narrow canyon, called Garganta del Diablo (Devil's Throat). You go through narrow labyrinths and canyons, to go up the Cordillera de la Sal, and descend to the Vilama sector. Here we end with a visit to the archaeological site and ancient pucará of Vilama, on the banks of the river of the same name.