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Norte Grande


Home to less than 500 residents, this tiny traditional village is famous for its traditional church. You can browse locally made handicrafts.


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1. Laguna Miscanti

12.45 MILES

A glittery blue sweet-water lake overlooked by snowcapped volcanoes.

2. Laguna Miñiques

13.23 MILES

The smaller of two dramatic alpine lakes, the shimmering blue surface of Miñiques looks all the more stunning against a backdrop of chiseled snow-covered…

3. Laguna Chaxa

25.14 MILES

The jagged crust of the Salar de Atacama looks for all the world like God went crazy with a stippling brush. But in the midst of these rough lifeless…

4. Quebrada de Jere

28.31 MILES

A patch of green among the desert landscape, this long, narrow gorge is a favorite for hikers, swimmers and rock climbers.