Iquique - Humberstone and Santa Laura

Excursion

Free

Duration
4 hours
Season
Available all year
Min. number
0 traveller(s)
Booking code
INCL-IQQ1

Discover the ghost towns of Santa Laura and Humberstone in the Atacama Desert—a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Humberstone Office

  • Santa Laura


Saltpeter Refineries  

As we leave Iquique behind to begin our tour, you’ll be treated to magnificent panoramic views of the city, its stunning beaches, and the ridge of Cerro Dragón (Dragon Hill).  

We’ll continue through the indescribable Atacama Desert to reach the ghost towns of Santa Laura and Humberstone. You’ll explore these abandoned towns, which lie seemingly frozen in time. Learn about the saltpeter refineries here and hear their history.

Practical information

  • Included: One bottle of water per person. 

  • Remarks/requirements: Please wear lightweight, comfortable clothing, and bring sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses. Transfer time is approximately 1 hour each way.  

  • Walking or Activity information: Involves physical activity on uneven surfaces and/or steep terrain. Not suitable for guests with limited mobility. Includes approximately one mile of walking, and long periods of standing and walking under the sun. 

  • Wheelchair accessible: No 

  • Language Availability: English and German (subject to availability)

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