Last update:
Jan 18, 2023
Also known as:
Yerbas Buenas Petroglyphs, Petroglifos de Yerbas Buenas
The Yerbas Buenas petroglyphs are ancient rock carvings that date back thousands of years. Tourists can view the intricate designs and try to decipher their meaning.
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Take route 23 towards Calama. After about 35 km, take a right turn on route B-207, an unpaved road, and continue another 23.5 miles to the car park
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The streams flowing through the Valle de Jere create an unusual oasis, where the people of Toconao cultivate crops including peaches, plums, and pomegranates. Take a hike up the gorge to see it all!
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Quebrada Guatin offers a trek of about 5.5 km (with a more challenging option of up to 19 km), where hikers can see centuries-old cactus that grow in the gorge.
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Visitors can take a dip in the crystal clear turquoise waters of these hidden lagoons, located in the desert between San Pedro and Calama. The water in the lagoons is high in minerals, especially salt, which means that you float!