Named "The Lauca Biosphere Reserve" in 1984, it is part of the ecosystem zones recognized internationally within the framework of the MAB Program (Man and Biosphere) of UNESCO.
These sites serve to harmoniously promote the integration of populations and nature, in order to promote sustainable development through participatory dialogue, the exchange of knowledge, the reduction of poverty, the improvement of well-being, respect for cultural values and the ability of society to adapt to changes.
Part of the 10 Biosphere Reserves that exist in the country, Lauca is located at more than 4,000 meters above sea level and has a total area of 137,883 hectares, it is a highly fragile and vulnerable environment.
Its flora made up of tolares, bofedales and endemic fauna with its camelids and its varied birdlife share land with the communities of the area that form a great cultural syncretism.
Currently it is made up of three Units managed by the National Forestry Corporation in conjunction with the local community, such as Lauca National Park, Las Vicuñas National Reserve and Salar de Surire Natural Monument.
Departure place
Hostel in the town of Putre, Commune of Putre, Arica and Parinacota region.
Coordinate with the operator once the reservation is made
Days of operation: daily
Itinerary
Day 1
Start of the tour
Departure from Putre
The caves (Trekk), Mirador de Chucuyo, Cotacotani, Lake Chungara, Parinacota, Bofedal de Parinacota, Jurasi Hot Springs - Putre
MN Salar de Surire (Chinchillani - Chilcaya - Polloquere Hot Springs)
Guallatire - Putre
Includes
Transportation.
specialized guide
Basic kit.
Oxygen.
Includes transfers from hostel.
Accommodation in hostel.
Lunch.
Not included
Entrance to the Jurasi Hot Springs:
>> Adult - CLP 2,000
>> Child - CLP 1,000
Food, snacks and drinks not specified.
Gifts, souvenirs.
Tips for service (optional, voluntary).
Activities
Guided visits (included)
Notes
If the passenger wishes to leave the tour by his own decision, all transportation and accommodation costs are at his own expense. The operator will carry out the necessary actions and procedures to provide support so that the passenger can receive timely health care and transportation.
The costs of medical attention are subject to the medical insurance of each passenger or conditions of medical provision.
Also:
Service is provided in Shared Mode (with more passengers in the group).
The tours and activities carried out by this Operator have a low level of risk and difficulty and provide the necessary security.
Service is subject to change without prior notice, due to weather conditions and/or any other event that does not allow the normal development of the itinerary.
Any cancellation of the service for the reasons indicated, does not apply a refund.
In such a case, the Operator could consider Rescheduling the service, making an alternative tour or changing the itinerary at its discretion, always to guarantee the safety of the traveler and the best development of the service.
If you decide to withdraw before the end of the service, no refund applies either.
If you bring or buy snacks during the tours, preferably light ones (dried fruits, cookies and water).
If you do not attend the day of the service, it will be considered as "Done" without any Claims, Postponements or Returns.