Lauca Panoramic Arica – Arica

CODE ALA 01: LAUCA PANORAMIC ARICA  ARICA 

Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night
Maximum Altitude: 4,600 m.a.s.l. / 15091 ft.
Service Type: Private – All Inclusive
Activity Type: Scenic and landscape observation
Theme: History and local culture
Minimum Passengers: 1

Description:
A journey from the Pacific coast to the heart of the Chilean Altiplano, crossing fertile valleys, Andean villages, and ancient caravan routes. The experience culminates in Lauca National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, surrounded by volcanoes, high-altitude lagoons, and abundant wildlife. Ancestral culture, extreme landscapes, and gradual acclimatization come together in this private program, designed to discover the essence of northern Chile in comfort.

DAY 1: ARICA – SOCOROMA – PUTRE
09:00 AM Pick-up from your accommodation to begin a tour of the main heritage sites of the city of Arica, the gateway to northernmost Chile. The visit begins at San Marcos Cathedral, designed by engineer Gustave Eiffel, a symbol of the city’s republican history.
The tour continues to Morro de Arica, a historic landmark and natural viewpoint offering privileged panoramic views of the city, the Pacific Ocean, and the coastal desert.
We then head into the Azapa Valley to observe the Tropilla geoglyphs, archaeological remains located in a fertile valley in the midst of the Atacama Desert. We will visit the Azapa Valley Archaeological Museum, where you can learn about the cultural evolution of northern Chile and admire the Chinchorro mummies, known for their ancient mummification techniques and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
From the coast, the journey ascends toward the Lluta Valley, where the Giant and Eagle geoglyphs stand out—ancestral expressions that reveal the intense caravan activity between the Altiplano and the coast. Upon reaching 3,400 m.a.s.l. (11154 ft.), we begin an interpretive walk along a section of the Qhapaq Ñan (Inca Trail), the ancient Andean Road network, located near the village of Socoroma, known for its Andean architecture and agricultural terrace systems. Lunch
In the afternoon, we continue ascending to the village of Putre, located in the pre-Andean range at 3,500 m.a.s.l. (11482 ft.).
Free time to settle into the accommodation and enjoy a gentle walk through the village, appreciating its church, traditional streets, and natural surroundings.

Dinner and overnight stay in Putre.

DAY 2: PUTRE – LAUCA NATIONAL PARK – ARICA
Breakfast
08:30 AM Departure toward Lauca National Park. We will enjoy a 1-hour walk to observe vizcachas, vicuñas, and the ancient llareta plants. We then continue to Lake Chungará at 4,500 m.a.s.l. (14763 ft.) to admire the imposing Parinacota Volcano, as well as to walk around the area and observe local wildlife.
We begin our return to the city of Arica, passing through the village of Parinacota, one of the most representative settlements of the Altiplano, where we will visit its typical 18th-century church. Lunch.
We stop at the Copaquilla Gorge to visit its pre-Inca fortress, then descend to the Quebrada de Cardones Natural Monument to observe the impressive Candelabro Cactus. A final stop offers a panoramic view of the breathtaking Lluta Valley.

05:00 PM Arrival in the city of Arica.

End of service.

Other Routes
– Altiplano Express Arica -Iquique Panoramic
– Biosphere Lauca & Misssion Route Panoramic
– Lauca Biosphere Arica – Arica Soft Trekk
– Lauca Biosphere Connection SPA Trekk & Hike