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Lasana Pukara, declared a National Monument, is a pre-Columbian
fortress that was built on top of a cliff next to the Loa River.
It is located next to the town of the same name. Built around the
12th century as a town-fortress, it currently preserves its old
architecture of narrow streets, rectangular and circular buildings
made of stone whose roofs were thought to be made of wood and mud.
Location
Region of Antofagasta, 258 km (161.25 mi) northwest. Calama
is 45 km (28 mi) to the south. Map
When to go
Year-round
Attractions
Archeological sites, urban culture, picturesque route.
How to get there
Santiago-Calama: by airplane, by land. To arrive to Lasana
departing from Calama you can opt to go directly to Pukara
or pass through Chiu-Chiu first. In both cases you should
leave Calama by taking the international route to Bolivia
via Ollague (to the northeast), after 29 km take the left
detour that leads to El Abra mine, and you will arrive
to Pukara after 41 km on this paved route. If you decide
not to opt for this detour, the route continues straight
to Chiu-Chiu (paved road). Fom this point continue northwards
on a gravel road, and you will come to a fork. Take the
road to the left and just a little further down you will
arrive in Lasana. See
Transport
Activities
Cultural journey, photography. Activities
Index
Services
No services available.
Surroundings
Chiu-Chiu, Pukara de Turi, baños de Turi (thermal
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