Alto Katarpe
Duration: Half day
This trek takes you to the viewpoint at Katarpe with its stunning views across the cordillera and the Katarpe Valley. We will visit the old administration post of the Incas and see a wide variety of petroglyphs which, thousands of years ago, served as crucial forms of expression for the local inhabitants. We return to Alto Atacama by the lush San Pedro River and the village of Katarpe
This trek takes you to the viewpoint at Katarpe with its stunning views across the cordillera and the Katarpe Valley. We will visit the old administration post of the Incas and see a wide variety of petroglyphs which, thousands of years ago, served as crucial forms of expression for the local inhabitants. We return to Alto Atacama by the lush San Pedro River and the village of Katarpe
- Level: easy (a two hour walk covering 5km)
- Altitude: 2.550 mts.
- Acclimatization: none required Note: this excursion is not recommended for people with vertigo.