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DESCENDANTS OF THE INCA

Day 5 Iruya Tilcara Get on the road again and drive through stunning Andes landscape to the historic village of Tilcara. A visit to one of the many handicraft markets is obligatory here

Day 6 Tilcara San Pedro Coyo After crossing the Andes via the Jama Pass once again, you return to Chile. Continue on to San Pedro de Atacama, where a special e perience awaits Stay with a local family in the nearby Atacame o community of Coyo for two nights. (B)

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This combination of two regions in Chile and Argentina provides an insight into the way of life of its native people: The Atacame os in Chile, and the Kolla Indians in Argentina. Both indigenous groups have adapted themselves to contemporary times without renouncing their old customs and traditions.

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Day 1 Calama San Pedro De Atacama Pick up your rental car right at the airport upon arrival. Drive to San Pedro de Atacama.

Day San Pedro Purmamarca Today you leave San Pedro and continue your journey to Argentina. The Andes crossing via the Jama Pass takes you through spectacular landscape. The day ends in the colorful village of Purmamarca.

Day 3 Purmamarca Iruya Continue north to the village of Iruya. The Kolla people that live here have kept their traditions alive for more than 50 years until today, including costumes and houses.

Day 4 Iruya Enjoy Iruya s rela ed atmosphere and take things slow today. e recommend visiting the old Inca fortress Pukara de Titiconte.

Day 7 Coyo Today you have the opportunity to participate in a two-hour-hike with llamas on ancient Inca Trails. The Atacama Salt ake is a worthwhile destination for a day trip as well. (B)

Day Coyo San Pedro Calama After breakfast, drive back to Calama Airport and drop o your rental car here.

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