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Salar de Pujsa

One of my favourite places in the Atacama Desert is Salar de Tara. situated at a breath-taking 4000 metres above sea level. Nearby is Salar de Pujsa, home to a large number of Andean and […]

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Machuca to Rio Grande

Today (New Year’s Day) is an all-day hike from Machuca to Rio Grande, starting at about 3400m, and descending on foot to about 2700m near to the village of Rio Grande. This is a gorgeous […]

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Lagunas Miscanti, Miniques and Tayuacto, Atacama Desert

I visited Lagunas Miscanti and Miniques on my first trip to San Pedro de Atacama in Chile in 2006, and wanted to revisit them to rework some photos. Pierre and I are also heading out to […]

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Moon Valley & Puritama, San Pedro de Atacama

It is absolute bliss to arrive at Awasi in San Pedro de Atacama for my second visit. Pure luxury by this stage is a shower that works, a comfortable pillow and a bed that is not made […]

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Geysers, Lagunas & Crossing into Chile

An early start this morning, with geysers and lagunas on the agenda before crossing into Chile around midday. We start with the red lagoon, at around 4400m, famous for the red tint it shows from […]

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Flamingos, Flamingos and more Flamingos

Today is the last full day on the road in Bolivia through the salt lakes with Luisa and Simon, and we are getting close to the Chilean border. There are many lagoons on the way […]