Ecoturismo

Huatacondo, Ancestral Adventure

Name: Huatacondo, Ancestral Adventure
Brand: WildTrip

Guatacondo, Tarapacá

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Description

Huatacondo is a place where ancestral traditions are still alive. As visitors explore its streets, they authentically connect with local history and culture, embarking on a journey to the past that revives the wisdom of indigenous peoples. Among the most fascinating moments are the dinosaur footprints, a true leap in time that transports us millions of years back, awakening curiosity and admiration. Also noteworthy are the impressive petrified waterfalls, a natural phenomenon that captivates with its unique beauty. Furthermore, Huatacondo is ideal for adventure tourism, offering activities such as trekking and sandboarding for those looking to explore nature and challenge their limits. Languages: Spanish, English, Portuguese

Difficulty

Moderate

Capacity

Max. 7 people

Minimum age

Minimum age 14 years

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Amenities & services

Accommodation

Double and triple rooms

Food

2 Breakfasts 2 Lunches 1 Dinner

Trekking

Medium intensity trekking

Astronomy

Andean astronomy with the naked eye

Extreme sports

Sandboarding Trekking

Equipment

Helmets, Boards and poles

Photography

Group photo set Drone videos

Indigenous heritage

You will learn about the millenary culture of the Quechua people

Transportation

Van or 4x4 truck

Itinerary

2 days

First Day

05:00 Pick up from accommodation 07:30 Breakfast at Tambo Turistico 09:00 Pre-Hispanic villages of Ramadita 10:30 Colonial Geoglyph 12:00 Huatacondo Village 12:30 Check-in at Accommodation 14:00 Lunch 16:30 Sandboarding in the Chele dunes 20:00 Dinner 21:00 End of day

Second Day

08:00 Breakfast 09:30 Trekking to the Petrified Waterfalls 13:00 Lunch 14:30 Check-out from Accommodation 16:30 Walk through Cultivation Furrows 17:30 Dinosaur Footprints 21:00 Arrival in Iquique

What to bring

Mountain footwear

Cap

Sunscreen

Sunglasses

Water bottle

Light backpack

Light clothing

Travel documents

Reusable bags

Snacks

Binoculars

Location

Guatacondo, Pozo Almonte, Tarapacá, Chile

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How to get there

Opción 1: Transporte Privado (Vehículo Particular o Alquiler) Duración del viaje: Aproximadamente 3 horas. Distancia: 220 km. Ruta: Salida desde Iquique toma la Ruta 16 desde Iquique en dirección este hacia Alto Hospicio. Incorpórate a la Ruta 5 en dirección sur hacia Pozo Almonte hasta el kilómetro 1707 aproximadamente, donde tomarás el desvío hacia la Ruta A-85 en dirección hacia Huatacondo. Opción 2: Transporte Público (Minibuses) Duración del viaje: 5:30 horas aproximadamente (incluyendo tiempos de espera y paradas) Disponibilidad: El transporte público a Huatacondo solo cuenta con salidas desde Iquique los días Lunes y viernes a las 17:00 hrs. y retorna los días Lunes y viernes a las 07:00 de la mañana desde Huatacondo

House rules

Use waste containers

Stay on authorized trails

Leave no trace

Do not light fires

No smoking

Respect local culture

Practice responsible photography

Avoid single-use plastics

Respect protected areas and conservation zones

Cancellation policy

Normal - Experience

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More than 15d before — 100% refund. If you cancel within this timeframe, you will receive a full refund of the amount paid.
Between 7d and 15d before — 60% refund. If you cancel within this timeframe, you will receive 60% of the amount paid as a refund.
Between 3d and 7d before — 30% refund. If you cancel within this timeframe, you will receive 30% of the amount paid as a refund.
Less than 3d before — No refund. Cancellations within this timeframe are not eligible for a refund.

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$225.167/ person

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junio 2026

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Adults

$225.167 each

Children

$225.167 each

Desde

$225.167 / person