Last update:
Jan 18, 2023
Also known as:
Quebrada de Jere, Jere Valley
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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Head south on route 23 to Toconao (38 km, about 30 min). The entrance to the valley is about 1 km from the center of the town
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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!
Landscape
These high-altitude lakes are connected by a shallow marsh and are surrounded by beautiful, rugged mountains. The bright, aquamarine waters of the two lagoons contrast with the surrounding rust-colored desert landscape, creating a breathtaking experience.