Last update:
Jan 18, 2023
Also known as:
Salt Range
Cordillera de la Sal is a mountain range just west of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile known for its beautiful, other-worldly rock formations
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The most popular way to enjoy the Cordillera de la Sal is by visiting Valle de la Luna. There are also some other popular viewing spots, including Mirador Likan-Antay on route 23 towards Calama
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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!