Rainbow Valley and ancient petroglyphs

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On the way to Valle del Arcoíris and Yerbas Buenas, there may be herds of wild guanacos and for sure flocks of birds flying around, in a beautiful and colorful landscape. In Yerbas Buenas there are ancient engravings made by the ancient inhabitants of the Atacama, this place is one of the most important archaeological sites in the area. These human beings from the past traveled long distances from the Atacama salt flat, with caravans of llamas carrying goods to exchange with the tribes that lived along the Loa river, the only access to the far Pacific Ocean. The rainbow valley is made up of hills of colored clay and plutonic rocks that make the landscape so surreal that it seems like the setting for a science fiction movie. Route: 1. Pick up at your hotel 2. We'll cross the sal mountain range, through the Patience's valley and we'll climb the Domeyko mountain range, the driest in the world, at 3500 mt (11400 ft) above sea level. 3. Depending on the time of day, we'll go first to the Rainbow Valley or Yerbas Buenas to see the petroglyphs, it is all about light and colors. 4. On the way back, we'll stop in front of the Andes mountains and over the salt mountain range, at a viewpoint to enjoy an aperitif and wine. 5. Return to your hotel. Maximum altitude: 3500 mt (11400 ft) above sea level. Duration: 4 hours. Total distance: 140 km (86 mi). Hours: Morning 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Afternoon 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM (winter). 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM (summer). Includes: Entrance fee, professional guide, private transportation, appetizer, wine and juice. Recommendations: Bring layered clothing, windbreaker, water, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen.