GuardTrailsDay 9 of 26 · San Pedro de Atacama · The Grand Chilean Contrast: From Atacama to Patagonia
Day 9 — Altiplanic Lagoons & Chaxa Salt Flat
An active day to your new base in San Pedro de Atacama, with ≈ 1 h 34 on the road.
Stage 7 · San Pedro de Atacama · Chile
≈ approximate position — the point found is 101 km from the expected place
days 9–10 2 nights ≈ 1 h 34 on the road≈ 86 kmclimate favourable
- programme
- 6 h 30
- road
- ≈ 1 h 34
- usable window
- 11 h
This road time is measured from an approximate position.
- Trail walk around Miscanti and Miñiques lagoons4 h
- Stroll through the historic village of Toconao2 h 30
To add if time allows: Lunch with local Atacameño flavors in Socaire (2 h 30)
Bad-weather option — something else that day — Stroll through the historic village of Toconao
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On the way
Stops beside the road, chosen for their small detour — we say they are on the way, we do not promise to go through them.
Bofedales de Putana
A high-altitude wetland area featuring diverse bird species and volcanic views.
30 min there · detour +5 km · View on Google Maps
Laguna Machuca
A scenic highland lagoon surrounded by Andean peaks and grazing llamas.
45 min there · no detour · View on Google Maps