Atacama Altiplano Route (366 km)
San Pedro de Atacama to Paso Sico · 366 km home again
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- San Pedro de Atacama
start
San Pedro de Atacama is where the day begins. Next is Valle de la Luna.
- Valle de la Luna
scenic
Valle de la Luna comes up 92 km in. Next is Lagunas Miscanti and Miniques.
- Lagunas Miscanti and Miniques
scenic
183 km in you reach Lagunas Miscanti and Miniques. Next is Salar de Talar.
- Salar de Talar
scenic
Salar de Talar, late in the day. Next is Paso Sico.
- Paso Sico
finish · 4092 m
Paso Sico is where it ends. The road climbs 4092 m on the way up to it, steadily. Reckon on about 27 °C colder than the valley, and more in the wind. Nothing on this route is higher.
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