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DESCRIPTION
Codpa Valley Lodge stands out for its exceptional climate, above the camanchaca and below the cold highlands, and for its privileged height (1950 meters a.s.l.) making it pleasant and easy for anyone to aclimatize. Without a doubt Codpa Valley Lodge is the best alternative for discovering the beauties of extreme Northern Chile, from the Chinchorro culture to the Incan sanctuaries up high, with first class itineraries with circuit tours on a variety of roads without repetition.
HIGHLIGHTS
Altiplano, Putre, Lago Chungará, Salar de Surire, Parinacota Volcano, Lauca national Park
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With an unbeatable geographic location, the centre of tourist attractions in the region, Codpa Valley Lodge also stands out for its exceptional climate, higher than the morning mists and lower than the chilly highlands, and for its privileged height (1.950m) which makes it comfortable and easy to acclimatize to for anybody.
Without a doubt, Codpa Valley Lodge is the best alternative for discovering the beauty of Chile's extreme north, from the culture of the Chinchorro to the Incan sanctuaries up high. Codpa Valley Lodge offers first class itineraries with tours along a variety of roads, with no repetitions.
The hotel has 15 single or double cabins to lodge a maximum of 30 people.
The restaurant is open every day throughout the year, along with the swimming pool.
Services:
- Breakfast Included
- Parking
- Laundry Service
- Meeting Rooms
- Swimming Pool
- Private Bathroom
- Restaurant
Reception at the Arica Airport (or departure from the hotel). Visit the Azapa Valley and its arqueological museum. Lunch at the Arica fishing terminal. Depart towards the South, in the diretion of the Codpa Valley. Arrive at Codpa, a beautiful oasis town hidden in a deep ravine. Visit the church and the orchard. Accommodations and dinner at Codpa Valley Lodge.(Lunch and dinner)
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Hike through the Codpa Valley to discover the way of life of its inhabitants. Beautiful churches and a diversity of cultivations inserted in deep gullies are a part of the landscape. Visit a wine press where the valley's artesian wine is made. Tasting of home made jams and a visit to the stonecutters. Return to the Lodge. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
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See the Ofragia petroglyphs. After this we will take a road that leads through the prehighlands. Here we will visit Timar, Tignamar and Saxamar. We will take a short hike to the Chitune Hot Springs. Picnic. The tour will continue through the towns of Belen and Chaquipina before arriving at Zapahuira. We will do a short excursion to the look out point of the town of Putre, dominated by the Tarapaca Volcano. Go down to Putre, Hotel. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
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Day tour to the highlands. Early departure to see the Lauca National Park and the famous Chungara Lake. After this we will travel South to the Surire Salt Flats. Lunch at the Hot Springs and return to Codpa Valley Lodge for a well deserved rest. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
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We will leave Codpa Valley for Arica. Transfer to the hotel or the Airport. (Breakfast and lunch)
End of Services.
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Included Excursions
Is located 50 meters above sea level and 110 km from Arica towards the South during the prehispanic era, the residence of the Cacique (chief) of the “Altos de Arica” (Arican highlands), governed over Socoroma, Putre, Livilcar, Ticnamar and other towns.
Due to the location, at the top of the Vitor River, the waters are pure and the terrain is fertile, making this place excellent for growing avocados, guavas, quince, citrus fruits and grapes, which are the main ingredient in the making of the traditional “Pintatani Wine”. It's name coming from “Suri”, a name used by the Aymaras for the nandu, a species of Chilean Ostrich that lives in this zone and that can be seen during this tour. The salt flat, with its large surface area, appears majestic. Its saline deposits creating an intense white which strongly contrasts with the blue waters of the lagoons. Added to this is the permanent habitation of a large population of 3 of the 6 species of flamengos in the world. These salt flats are the place where the flamengos reproduce, as well as the habitat of a considerable number of other wildlife species. The regular encounter with flamengos feeding and fluttering above the lagoons together with a number of groups of Vicunas and Suris en the fields is very attractive. The presence of the Hot Spring pools (Polloquere Springs) is inviting for recreation and relaxation. Located 3,500 meters a.s.l., with 1,205 inhabitants. This place was established as a town in 1580 by Spanish settlers in charge of traffic between Potosi and Arica. Government houses, town hall, the church parish house and the church built in 1670 are located around the Plaza de Armas (center square). The main tourist attractions are the Surire Salt Flats, the Lauca National Park, the Jurasi Hot Springs, the snow covered mountains of Tarapaca and the Vicuna National Reserve. The Vilakaure geoglyphs, that show the importance of the pre hispanic cultures, are just 8 km away.
Rates are per passenger and expressed in American Dollars
REGULAR PROGRAM
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RATES |
| 02 - 12 Passengers |
US$ 780
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PRIVATE PROGRAM
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RATES
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| 1 Passenger |
US$ 2.030
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| 2 Passengers |
US$ 1.220 |
| 3 Passengers |
US$ 950 |
- Fees are per person per program, in U.S. dollars (US$) and equivalent in Chilean pesos (CL).
- Fees may be subject to change without previous notification. These DO NOT apply to events, conferences and fairs.
- Please, read our .
The program includes
- Transfer from and to the Arica Airport (Airport or Hotel)
- 03 Nights accommodation in Codpa Valley Lodge, and 01 night accommodation at Hotel in Putre.
- Meals mentioned in each itinerary. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Bilingual guide Spanish – English – French (other languages are subject to availability)
- Excursions included in the program.
The program does NOT include
- Flights to Arica and boarding taxes.
- Personal gear.
- Alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages during meals.
- Tips.
- Personal and travel insurance.
- Services Not Detailed in the program.
Notes
- Consult for rates for more passengers.
- Bring warm clothes (for nights), and light clothes (for days), comfortable walking shoes, sun block.
- Regular Program runs with departures on Monday with a minimum of 2 passengers.
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