Caspana is a Chilean highland village characterized by the great development of alpaca and cactus wool crafts. It is located 180 kilometers from San Pedro de Atacama,
With about 400 inhabitants , the town of Caspana is on high, 3,305 meters above sea level and has a permanent irrigation River (Caspana , like the town) favoring agricultural terracing .
Its location, surroundings and traditional Atacama culture make this town a very special place, highlighting the great development of crafts in alpaca wool and cactus and significant buildings such as the museum of local culture and the church of San Lucas. The latter, with its colonial bell tower, was built on top of a rock by the year 1641 and declared a National Monument in 1951.
Recommendations
We recommend you that you schedule your flight to Calama to arrive in the morning so you are able to participate in the scheduled activities without affecting the itinerary.
This place has a desertic weather and it’s also some meters above sea levels, which means that throughout the year there is a very large temperature oscillation between day and night. The average annual temperature is between 14° C and 3 ° C.
Many of the excursions and tours that are done include visiting places that are in the Chilean plateau, 3,500 above sea levels. This means that people may experience altitude sickness. It is important that people drink lots of water so they keep their body well hydrated. People shouldn’t make sudden or harsh movements, and let their body get used to the heights and the altitude.
Stores in rural areas are open all day, but they close between 13.00 and 15.00. We advise you to carry local currency (Chilean pesos), since it isn’t possible to pay with debit or credit cards in kiosks and rural stores.
Do not throw garbage on the beaches, parks or streets. To take care of our environment is everyone's responsibility. Avoid fines by following the rules.
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