Last update:
Jan 18, 2023
Also known as:
Rainbow Valley
Visitors to the Valle del Arcoiris will be amazed by the variety of colors in the hills: from warm earthy tones to bright yellow, combined with the white salt deposits and a deep blue sky for a unique view.
At a glance
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Take route 23 towards Calama. After about 35 km, take a right turn on route B-207, an unpaved road. After about 18 km there will be a left turn, and then it's another 8 km to the destination
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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!