Intense climbing in a mountainous setting which is as freezing as it is sublime.

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Bolivia

Cordillère Royale

100km from Sucre, Amboró National Park boasts 400,000 hectares of rainforest. It's an opportunity to explore a hostile jungle and to discover the astonishing diversity of plants and animals.

Amboro National Park

At 760km from La Paz, Uyuni is lost in the middle of nowhere. It's here you'll find one of the most incredible sites in the world - the vast Salar or salt flat.

Salar de Uyuni

The famous Road of Jewels ("Ruta de las Joyas") crosses the southwest of Bolivia, including the gorgeous Province of Sud Lipez. 

Route Des Joyaux 

Right in the heart of the Atacama Desert, is the small town of San Pedro from where it is possible to arrange to see many tourist attractions. For  great outdoors and adventure lovers !

San Pedro de Atacama

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Despite its houses made of adobe and its paved or beaten-earth streets, the centre of San Pedro de Atacama does not really have a soul . Directed entirely towards tourism, all it has is a string of restaurants, hotels, grocery stores and excursion agencies. As I was expecting a small, charming village, I was quite disappointed. I also quickly gave up any hope of meeting the locals, for I came across more Americans, British and Argentinians than Atacameno. One of the most pleasant places in San Pedro is the square: here you can admire the Licancabur and Juriques, as well as the small church that dates from the 16th century. I really liked the Gustavo Le Paige Archeological Museum, which sheds very good light on the history of this region. On the financial side of things, expect poor value for money with regard to accommodation and restaurants in general. A consequence of massive tourism... However, San Pedro serves a practical purpose as you can arrange excursions from here to Moon Valley, the Del Tatio geysers, Salar, etc . I can only advise you to be well informed before leaving: there are many agencies, but some of them offer very poor service.

San Pedro de Atacama Vacations

San Pedro de Atacama: How to get there?

San Pedro de Atacama: When to go?

San Pedro de Atacama: For how long?

San Pedro de Atacama: What to see in the surroundings?