South America 2019-2023
unknown length - solo travel - Suzuki DR650

Excursions around San Pedro de Atacama

November 21, 2019  —  Chile

The region around San Pedro de Atacama is bursting with fantastic landscapes. During about a week, I make excursions for discovering high mountains, and salt flats while also sleeping in the wild. San Pedro is the central point where I resupply every two days, but without stopping there. I want to visit all the area and then take a break in the town.

Road from San Pedro de Atacama to Paso de Jama

Road from San Pedro de Atacama to Paso de Jama - Chile
Licancábur Volcano, 5916 metres.
Road from San Pedro de Atacama to Paso de Jama - Chile
It is the first time I see a traveller with a tuk-tuk.
Road from San Pedro de Atacama to Paso de Jama - Chile
This type of bicycle is quite rare on the roads.
Road from San Pedro de Atacama to Paso de Jama - Chile
Road from San Pedro de Atacama to Paso de Jama - Chile
Road from San Pedro de Atacama to Paso de Jama - Chile
Road from San Pedro de Atacama to Paso de Jama - Chile

Laguna Negra

Laguna Negra - Road from San Pedro de Atacama to Paso de Jama - Chile
Laguna Negra - Road from San Pedro de Atacama to Paso de Jama - Chile
Laguna Negra - Road from San Pedro de Atacama to Paso de Jama - Chile
Laguna Negra - Road from San Pedro de Atacama to Paso de Jama - Chile

Laguna Quisquiro

Laguna Quisquiro - Road from San Pedro de Atacama to Paso de Jama - Chile
Laguna Quisquiro - Road from San Pedro de Atacama to Paso de Jama - Chile
Laguna Quisquiro - Road from San Pedro de Atacama to Paso de Jama - Chile
Laguna Quisquiro - Road from San Pedro de Atacama to Paso de Jama - Chile
Laguna Quisquiro - Road from San Pedro de Atacama to Paso de Jama - Chile
Laguna Quisquiro - Road from San Pedro de Atacama to Paso de Jama - Chile
Laguna Quisquiro - Road from San Pedro de Atacama to Paso de Jama - Chile
Laguna Quisquiro - Road from San Pedro de Atacama to Paso de Jama - Chile
Laguna Quisquiro - Road from San Pedro de Atacama to Paso de Jama - Chile
Laguna Quisquiro - Road from San Pedro de Atacama to Paso de Jama - Chile
Laguna Quisquiro - Road from San Pedro de Atacama to Paso de Jama - Chile
Laguna Quisquiro - Road from San Pedro de Atacama to Paso de Jama - Chile
Laguna Quisquiro - Road from San Pedro de Atacama to Paso de Jama - Chile

Monjes de la Pacana

Monjes de La Pacana - Road from San Pedro de Atacama to Paso de Jama - Chile

The Monjes de la Pacana (Monks of Pacana), also known under the name 'Tara Sentinels' or 'Tara Moais,' are superb rock formations in the Aguas Caliente salt flat.

These enormous sculptures have been carved by the action of the wind during millions of years.

Monjes de La Pacana - Road from San Pedro de Atacama to Paso de Jama - Chile
Monjes de La Pacana - Road from San Pedro de Atacama to Paso de Jama - Chile
Monjes de La Pacana - Road from San Pedro de Atacama to Paso de Jama - Chile
Monjes de La Pacana - Road from San Pedro de Atacama to Paso de Jama - Chile
Monjes de La Pacana - Road from San Pedro de Atacama to Paso de Jama - Chile
Monjes de La Pacana - Road from San Pedro de Atacama to Paso de Jama - Chile
Monjes de La Pacana - Road from San Pedro de Atacama to Paso de Jama - Chile

Laguna de Pujsa

Laguna de Pujsa - Road from San Pedro de Atacama to Paso de Jama - Chile
Laguna de Pujsa - Road from San Pedro de Atacama to Paso de Jama - Chile
Laguna de Pujsa - Road from San Pedro de Atacama to Paso de Jama - Chile
Laguna de Pujsa - Road from San Pedro de Atacama to Paso de Jama - Chile
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Toconao-Laguna Lejia-Paso Sico-Santa Rosa Loop

Toconao-Laguna Lejia-Paso Sico-Santa Rosa Loop - Chile
Toconao-Laguna Lejia-Paso Sico-Santa Rosa Loop - Chile
Toconao-Laguna Lejia-Paso Sico-Santa Rosa Loop - Chile
Laguna Lejia - Toconao-Laguna Lejia-Paso Sico-Santa Rosa Loop - Chile
Laguna Lejia - Toconao-Laguna Lejia-Paso Sico-Santa Rosa Loop - Chile
Toconao-Laguna Lejia-Paso Sico-Santa Rosa Loop - Chile
Toconao-Laguna Lejia-Paso Sico-Santa Rosa Loop - Chile
Toconao-Laguna Lejia-Paso Sico-Santa Rosa Loop - Chile
Toconao-Laguna Lejia-Paso Sico-Santa Rosa Loop - Chile
Toconao-Laguna Lejia-Paso Sico-Santa Rosa Loop - Chile
Toconao-Laguna Lejia-Paso Sico-Santa Rosa Loop - Chile
Toconao-Laguna Lejia-Paso Sico-Santa Rosa Loop - Chile
Toconao-Laguna Lejia-Paso Sico-Santa Rosa Loop - Chile
Laguna Tuyaito - Toconao-Laguna Lejia-Paso Sico-Santa Rosa Loop - Chile

Salar de Talar

Salar de Talar - Toconao-Laguna Lejia-Paso Sico-Santa Rosa Loop - Chile
Salar de Talar - Toconao-Laguna Lejia-Paso Sico-Santa Rosa Loop - Chile
Salar de Talar - Toconao-Laguna Lejia-Paso Sico-Santa Rosa Loop - Chile
Salar de Talar - Toconao-Laguna Lejia-Paso Sico-Santa Rosa Loop - Chile
Salar de Talar - Toconao-Laguna Lejia-Paso Sico-Santa Rosa Loop - Chile
Salar de Talar - Toconao-Laguna Lejia-Paso Sico-Santa Rosa Loop - Chile
Salar de Talar - Toconao-Laguna Lejia-Paso Sico-Santa Rosa Loop - Chile
Salar de Talar - Toconao-Laguna Lejia-Paso Sico-Santa Rosa Loop - Chile
Salar de Talar - Toconao-Laguna Lejia-Paso Sico-Santa Rosa Loop - Chile
Salar de Talar - Toconao-Laguna Lejia-Paso Sico-Santa Rosa Loop - Chile
Salar de Talar - Toconao-Laguna Lejia-Paso Sico-Santa Rosa Loop - Chile

Los Flamencos National Reserve

Laguna Miscanti & Laguna Miñiques

Los Flamencos National Reserve - Toconao-Laguna Lejia-Paso Sico-Santa Rosa Loop - Chile
Laguna Miscanti.
Los Flamencos National Reserve - Toconao-Laguna Lejia-Paso Sico-Santa Rosa Loop - Chile
Laguna Miscanti.
Los Flamencos National Reserve - Toconao-Laguna Lejia-Paso Sico-Santa Rosa Loop - Chile
Laguna Miñiques.

Village of Toconao

Toconao - Toconao-Laguna Lejia-Paso Sico-Santa Rosa Loop - Chile

In the centre of the village, there is a nice bell tower.

The door is made of cactus wood.

Toconao - Toconao-Laguna Lejia-Paso Sico-Santa Rosa Loop - Chile
Toconao - Toconao-Laguna Lejia-Paso Sico-Santa Rosa Loop - Chile
Toconao - Toconao-Laguna Lejia-Paso Sico-Santa Rosa Loop - Chile

Sleeping in the desert

In the middle of the desert, sunsets are magnificent.

Toconao-Laguna Lejia-Paso Sico-Santa Rosa Loop - Chile
Toconao-Laguna Lejia-Paso Sico-Santa Rosa Loop - Chile
Toconao-Laguna Lejia-Paso Sico-Santa Rosa Loop - Chile
Toconao-Laguna Lejia-Paso Sico-Santa Rosa Loop - Chile
Toconao-Laguna Lejia-Paso Sico-Santa Rosa Loop - Chile