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Step away from the busy circuits of the Atacama and follow a lesser-known canyon trail from Puritama Hot Springs into Purilibre. This moderate high-plateau trek pairs geological variety with quiet Andean landscapes.
Step away from the busy circuits of the Atacama and follow a lesser-known canyon trail from Puritama Hot Springs into Purilibre. This moderate high-plateau trek pairs geological variety with quiet Andean landscapes.
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Operated by Andes Travel · San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region
Steam lifts briefly from the Puritama pools as the small group gathers, backpacks clicking shut and guide checking boots. You move away from the carved terraces around the springs and descend into a high plateau canyon where the air thins and silence stretches like a horizon.
moderate.
5 hours.
Moderately fit—able to hike 6–8 km with short steep sections at high elevation.
The route is rated moderate—short steep sections and uneven footing make it suitable for hikers with some prior day-hike experience; guides keep the pace manageable.
Yes—altitudes are on the high Andean plateau. Allow time in San Pedro to acclimate and report symptoms to your guide; the tour expects moderate fitness.
The tour supplies a walking ration (fruit, energy bar, juice) and transportation; you should still carry personal water and extra snacks if you need more.
The tour returns to Caracoles near the town center; from there most accommodations are an easy walk or a short taxi ride.
The high valleys were traversed by the Lickan Antay people for water, pasture and trade; stone-built channels and terraces nearby record long-standing human adaptation to aridity.
The fragile high-plateau environment is sensitive to foot traffic and litter; stick to marked trails, pack out waste, and avoid disturbing scarce vegetation.
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