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Playa Blanca, Coquimbo, Chile

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7 h 30 mins

Valley of Charm: Slopes, Petroglyphs and Shamanic Rituals

The Valley of Enchantment is a marvelous place with a unique nature and numerous striking resources that surprised and enchanted thousands of years ago primitive nomadic tribes native to the Atlantic and the Amazon, attracted by the good climate, precious stones, and the Pacific coast. and its ancient oceanic forests, becoming the first sedentary of the regional valleys. This mysterious culture settles in this beautiful natural space and hidden semi-arid ravine, turning it into the most important artistic, astronomical and ceremonial center of Chilean prehistory. Its attractive and strategic location, geomorphology, variety of slopes, flora and fauna, its large stones with surprising engravings, paintings and mortars, teach the amazing art, rituals and worldview of the oldest and shamanic culture of the Coquimbo Region: Molle culture.

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4.7/5
16 h

The Challe National Parks from La Serena – Pan de Azucar & Llanos

You will explore one of the most arid and beautiful deserts on the planet. We will travel from La Serena to the coast of the Atacama desert, crossing impressive landscapes of the pampas and the coast to find its incredible geological formations with striking colors. We will explore ancient ravines, beautiful mountains, plains and beautiful coastal marine refuges occupied by indigenous people from the sector as well as picturesque settlements of miners, farmers and fishermen. We will travel through the beautiful and colorful beaches, bays, coves, pampas and hills of Atacama, possessing a magical geography and vestiges from Gondwana, Jurassic and prehistoric times and an amazing annual and seasonal flora that revives after the great rains. . You will meet magical towns, human settlements, fauna, wetlands and springs that cross, subsist and keep alive the coast and the driest desert on the planet.

$595.00
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4/5
5 h 30 mins

Navigate through the Beagle Channel: Seal, Bird & Penguin Islands

The cruise departs from Ushuaia’s Tourist Pier, offering panoramic views of the coast, including landmarks like the Maritime Museum and Mount Olivia. Sailing southwest, we approach Los Lobos Island to observe sea lions, then continue to Los Pájaros Island, home to Magellanic and Imperial cormorants. We sail on to the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse and see remains of the Monte Cervantes shipwreck. Crossing the Beagle Channel, we view Gable Island and Puerto Williams before reaching Martillo Island, where we observe curious Magellanic penguins swimming and nesting. After this unforgettable encounter, we return to Ushuaia, passing Estancias Túnel and Fique.

$167.00
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3.4/5
3 h

Navigation through the Beagle Channel, Los Lobos and the Bridges

The cruise begins at Ushuaia’s Tourist Pier, sailing through the Beagle Channel with panoramic views of the city, including landmarks like the Maritime Museum and Mount Olivia. We visit the Bridges Islands and disembark at Karelo Island for an easy hike. Continuing to Los Lobos Island, we observe sea lions in their natural habitat. Next, we pass Los Pájaros Island, home to Magellanic and Imperial cormorants, ideal for birdwatching. We then reach the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, near the site of the Monte Cervantes shipwreck. On our return via Paso Chico, we see Estancias Túnel and Fique, and finish the tour with views of Mount Martial and its glacier. This cruise offers a unique chance to explore the biodiversity and history of the Beagle Channel.

$104.00
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