Be part of the
Andean culture and appreciate the beautiful handcrafts
made of volcanic stone, Cactus wood and Llama
wool in the picturesque and small village of Toconao.
Then, in accompanied by our skilled guides travel
through the vast Atacama Salt Lake, one the worlds
largest. Discover how life survives in the salty
environment.
Walk over one of the largest salt crusts and have
to look at the interesting biotic relationship
between the dry environment, water coming from
Los Andes and the animals that live there. Observe
the beautiful and surprising flamingos, one of
the better adapted birds to the harsh environment
and climate that characterizes the place. Discover
the micro organic life, surviving in Salt concentrations
even higher than the sea, life that allows the
subsistence of many insects, reptilian and birds,
which change this harsh plateau into an extraordinary
habitat full of surprises. To finish the day,
enjoy the peace and the silence of a sunset in
this special place.
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