Tour: Humberstone and Saint Laura Saltpeter

Half day Code: ENO007

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Humberstone Saltpeter Offices

Rates from USD$108 Ref. 2 persons CLP $54.000 Ref. 2 persons See all rates

We invite you to discover some of the history of saltpeter in Chile with this wonderful trip to the Humberstone and Saint Laura Saltpeter, see the architecture and the constructions that gave life to this ghost town.

Itinerary

Departures: 08:30 hrs. and 16:00 hrs.

Departure from the city of Iquique to the pampas, the ascent will appreciate a spectacular panoramic view of the city by the sea and its beautiful beaches, most notably the sharp Hill Dragon.

Continue through the arid plain that presents his vast and beautiful contrast of colors. We stop at the former saltpeter Humberstone and Santa Laura, declared National Monument, where we discover the glorious past of saltpeter.

In the architecture include its boilers, chimneys, church, shop, hotel and theater. We continue our journey, leaving behind ghost towns and we pause in Pozo Almonte.

We visited the town of Tirana, where every July 16 is celebrated one of the most important religious festivals in the country.

Then visit the Oasis of Matilda, which had the XVII century church and the Spanish Lagar, former producer of wine center. We will follow the Oasis of Pica also presents its seventeenth-century church.

Back to Iquique.

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Spanish Guide
Excursion	1 person	2 persons	3 persons	4 persons	5 to 9 persons
	$90.000	$54.000	$45.600	$43.200	$36.000

Today rates(Jan/01/2012 until Dec/31/2012)

Rates in USD (US Dollars), per person

Spanish Guide
Excursion	1 person	2 persons	3 persons	4 persons	5 to 9 persons
	$180	$108	$91	$86	$72

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Includes:
- Private guide.
- Tickets.
- Excursion transportation.
- Transportation.
Does not includes:
- Personal travel insurance.
- Food on tour.
- Extras not indicated.

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