Hiking
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Putre is ideal as a starting point for hikes. The routes have been used for centuries by the Aymara farmers and you might encounter them even today on the road leading their lama herds. The diversity of cactus and bird species satisfys every nature lover's heart. Following itineraries are easy to hike without a local guide using the descriptions below..
ROUND TRIP PITACANE
This circular hike leads through beautiful gorges up to a pre-hispanic settlement, the petroglyphs of Wilakahuranny and the summit cross of Pitacane. The Pitacane offers a beautiful panoramic view over the surrounding valleys and canyons, the Nevados de Putre and the village of Putre up to the Lluta Valley.
Duration: 1 day
Severity: Normal
Hiking area: Chile / Putre
Tours
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Chakana's own tour operator offers trips in the extended surrounding area. Because of the big distances which characterize the northern part of Chile we are often several days on the road. The tours are accompanied by local guides who give extensive information on the Hiking area, its culture, flora and fauna.
PACIFIC, ATACAMA, LAUCA NATIONAL PARK
This tour stays for unique natural sceneries. Over a period of 5 days we travel an area which extends from the Pacific Ocean to the highest lake in the world, cross part of the Atacama desert and enter the highlands of the Chilean Andes. During half-day hikes we touch centuries-old Andean villages and learn about the very special flora and fauna of the Hiking area. The tour can be extended according to the requirements of the traveller.
Duration: 5 days
Severity: easy
Region: Chile / Putre
Price: 389 Euro
Transfer
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We offer transport, transfer to the surroundings of Putre, Arica, and the Andean Plateau with driver/local guide, van, 4WD pick-up.
Transfer, Putre - Crossroads of Putre or vice versa (Bus conection to La Paz, Bolivia)
Many buses drive on a daily basis from Putre (approx. 2.7 km up the mountain) to La Paz. AS there is no connection to the bus stop on the international road we offer the transfer to it and also when you are coming from La Paz. Therefore, please call us from the phone box at the Chilean border in order to make your transfer reservation.
PRICE: $ 10.000 Chilean pesos (CLP) / (15 USD)
Mountaineering
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Some people say that where the Alps stop the Andes start. The medium altitude in the Andes is 4,500 m, sometimes even more. The infrastructure in Chile's highlands is well developed. Using a 4x4 vehicle can get you fairly close to the high area of the mountain and quite high, so that the time needed to climb peaks is much shorter. This makes the supply with water for base camps possible without having to use expensive transports. The best months for mountain climbing are from May to September. During this time the wheather is most stable. Since some of the mountains are located in the border area, official climbing permits from the Chilean authorities might be required.
GUANEGUANE 5,105 M
The location of the Guaneguane is special because from the top you experience a unique mountain panorama of six volcanoes each higher than 6,000 m. You can climb the peak in one day (provided that you are already aclimatized for high altitudes). 1 hour's drive from Putre.
Duration: 1 day
Severity: normal to difficult
Hiking area: Chile / Putre
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