Half day Ghost Towns Salitreros - Iquique

Half day Ghost Towns Salitreros - Iquique

We invite you to discover part of the history of saltpeter in Chile with this wonderful excursion to the saltpeter of Humberstone and Santa Laura, observe the architecture and the different establishments that gave life to this, now, ghost town.

Itinerary
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Pass By: Oficina Salitrera Santiago Humberstone, Kilometro 47, Ruta a-16, Iquique 1180000 Chile

Departure from the city of Iquique to the pampa, in the ascent we can appreciate a spectacular panoramic view of the city by the sea and its beautiful beaches, where the sharp Dragon Hill stands out.

We continue through the arid pampa that presents its immensity and beautiful contrasts of colors. We stop at the ex-saltpeter offices of Humberstone and Santa Laura, declared a National Monument, where we can discover the splendid past of the saltpeter.

The architecture highlights its boilers, chimneys, church, grocery store, hotel and theater. We continue our journey leaving behind the ghost towns and we stop briefly in Pozo Almonte.

We visit the town of Tirana, where every July 16th is celebrated one of the most important religious festivals in the country.

Then we will visit the Oasis of Matilda, which stands out for its 17th century church and the Spanish Lagar, former wine-making center. We will continue by the Oasis of Pica that also presents us its 17th century church.

Return to Iquique.

Departure: 08:30 hs

Arrival: 1:00 p.m.