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Atacama Archaeological Tour: Journey Through Historical Landscapes and Explore Atacameña Culture
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San Pedro de Atacama
Our archaeological tour offers an opportunity to explore breathtaking highland landscapes and sites of historical significance. Participants will visit the most prominent archaeological locations in the area to gain insights into the origins of the Atacameña culture.
Our archaeological tour offers an opportunity to explore breathtaking highland landscapes and sites of historical significance. Participants will visit the most prominent archaeological locations in the area to gain insights into the origins of the Atacameña culture.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- San Pedro de Atacama - The tour will commence from the hotel in the morning, offering an opportunity to explore the rich Atacama culture. Participants will visit sites of significant archaeological interest and learn about the customs and traditions of the various peoples who once inhabited the region.
- Aldea de Tulor - The tour includes a…
- San Pedro de Atacama - The tour will commence from the hotel in the morning, offering an opportunity to explore the rich Atacama culture. Participants will visit sites of significant archaeological interest and learn about the customs and traditions of the various peoples who once inhabited the region.
- Aldea de Tulor - The tour includes a visit to key locations such as the Tulor Village, the oldest known settlement in the Atacama basin, situated just 8 km from San Pedro de Atacama. The site reveals a maze of semicircular adobe dwellings connected by interior courtyards. The first remains were discovered by Jesuit priest Gustave Le Paige in 1956.
- Pukara de Quitor - The journey continues to Pukará de Quitor, a 12th-century structure that has been a witness to significant historical events integral to the local culture. It served as the gateway to the oasis area of San Pedro de Atacama, facilitating cultural exchanges with other ethnic groups such as the Chinchorro, Coyas, Aymara, and Tiwanakus. Artifacts made of clay, wood, bones, and textiles suggest that this culture thrived between 300 BC and 500 AD. Today, over 20,000 Atacameños reside in small villages around San Pedro de Atacama. The tour will also include a visit to the church of San Pedro in the town’s historic center.
- San Pedro de Atacama - The tour will then proceed to “la comunidad de Coyo,” where visitors will observe how an Atacameño family integrates ancient traditions into local agriculture and tourism, offering a small tasting experience. The tour concludes with a return to the hotel.
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located hotels only)
- Professional Guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located hotels only)
- Professional Guide
What's Not Included
- Extras not detailed in the itinerary
- Meals and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance Fee
- Extras not detailed in the itinerary
- Meals and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance Fee
Additional Information
- Wear comfortable clothes, sunscreen and mineral water
- Due to the height, only people between 8 and 75 years of age in good health can join us
- Wear comfortable clothes, sunscreen and mineral water
- Due to the height, only people between 8 and 75 years of age in good health can join us
Location
San Pedro de Atacama
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Maite_d
Aug 13, 2023
Awesome Cultural and historical tour - The tour has 3 parts: the Tulor village, the Pukara (fortress) de Quitor, and the Museo. All parts are great, the guide was very knowledgleable and nice. Unfortunately it seems not many people search for cultural and archeological tours in San Pedro de Atacama, which is a pity because there is a lot of history there about the pre-colombian history. Be aware that the Pukara de Quitor part includes a really long climb to the highest observation site of the fortress. Combined with the altitude it's a great challenge but the guides will cheer you up during the climb, and you can chose to stop at any point.
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