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Antofagasta de la Sierra
It was a short drive from El Peñón to Antofagasta de la Sierra, but the scenery made every mile feel significant. The road carved through vast extensions of lava that spilled out from ancient volcanoes, a stark reminder of how small our human presence is compared to the immense geological forces that shaped this land. […]
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Antofalla
I set off from Antofagasta thinking it would be a straightforward two-hour ride, but I made a classic traveler’s mistake: I didn’t check the map closely, and I completely underestimated the altitude. It was a freezing wake-up call. As the road climbed, the temperature plummeted, and I soon found myself shivering in the biting high-altitude […]
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El Peñon
The road from Villa Vil to El Peñón was a two-hour stretch of pure magic, where every curve revealed a new, breathtaking surprise. I arrived in the small, high-altitude village feeling invigorated, eventually finding a room at a family hostel called Celina. For 30,000 pesos, it was one of the most economical spots in town, […]
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Belen
The Long Way Round to Belén Waking up at 4,000 meters in the heart of La Ruta de los Seismiles is an experience that stays in your lungs and your soul. The air is thin, sharp, and incredibly fresh. My original plan to reach Laguna Peinado had been thwarted the day before, which meant I […]
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