3. Chulacao:
Length: 1 to 2 hours.
Distance: 2 km.
Itinerary: Leave explora in a van (15 min.) to the Chulacao Mine, walk through the Cordillera de la Sal. Return by van to Explora (15 min.).
Available: Morning or afternoon.
Altitude: 2,400 Level: medium
Description of terrain: The trail through Cordilleda de la Sal has constant moderate ascents and descents. One section with moderate steepness, views of the oasis of San Pedro and the Salar Descent is down sand dunes.
Other: Constant exposure to sun.
Option: Walk and crawl through caves (not suitable for people with claustrophobia).

4. Puritama Hot Sprongs:
Length: 2 to 3 hours of walking.
Distance: 7 km.
Itinerary: Leave explora in a van (30 min.) to Guatin, walk through the Quebrada del Diablo and finish at the hot spring at Puritama. Return by van to Explora (40 min.).
Available: Morning. Altitude: 3,000 to 3,500 meters
Level: medium to difficult
Description of terrain: The trail with constant ascents and descents, crossing of one river. Varied vegetation Other: Constant exposure to sun. Walk recommended after one or two days of acclimatation in San Pedro Option: Soak in hot springs, with aperitif.

5. Las Cornisas:
Length: 2 to 3 hours of walking.
Distance: 6 km.
Itinerary: Leave explora in a van (30 min.) via old road to Calama. Walk along the cornices of the Cordillera de la Sal. Return over sand dunes of the Valle de la muerte. Return by Van (15 min.).
Available: Morning or Afternoon.
Altitude: 2,500 meters
Level: medium
Description of terrain: The trail with a 30-minute ascent, followed by walking 2 hours approx. on level ground and to lookout points, followed by a descent down sand dunes.
Other: Constant exposure to sun.

6. Rio Grande:
Length: 5 to 7 hours of walking.
Distance: 14 km.
Itinerary: Leave explora in a van (1 1/4 min.) to pueblo Machuca. Walk along the gorge of the Rio Penaliri until arriving at the Penaliri house (lunch). Later descend through the gorge of Tio Penaliri until arriving at the town of the same name. Return by Van (1 1/2 min.).
Available: Morning.
Altitude: 3,000 to 4,200 meters
Level: medium to difficult. Descent continues along irregular, rocky terrain. Crossing of rivers. Observation of birds and varied vegetation.
Other: Constant exposure to sun.

7. Rio de la Luna:
Length: 1/2 to 1 1/2 hours of walking.
Distance: 3 km.
Itinerary: Leave explora in a van (30 min.) to Valle de la Luna. Walk through the Cordillera de la Sal.
Level: Easy.
Description of terrain: Walk is over relatively flat sandy terrain. Several moon-like rock formations that change their appearance in the afternoon light. The last 10 min. of walking is up an irregular trail to the lookout point.
Other: Constant exposure to sun. Excursion not recommended for people with vertigo.

8. Walk Through the Ayllus: 8. Walk Through the Ayllus:
Length: 1/2 to 1 1/2 hours of walking.
Distance: 1 km.
Itinerary: Leave explora in a van (10 min.) to Sequitor. Walk through the oasis town, with a possibility of visiting one or more ayllus. Return to Explora by Bus (15 min.).
Available: Morning or afternoon.
Altitude: 2,400 meters
Level: Easy. Description of terrain: Walk is over ground
Other: Constant exposure to sun.

9. Quebrada Kary:
Length: 2 hours.
Distance: 6 km.
Itinerary: Leave explora in a van (20 min.) to Calama. Walk through the Cordillera de Sal. Return to Explora by Bus (20 min.).
Available: Morning or afternoon.
Altitude: 2,400 to 2,600 meters
Level: Easy to Medium.
Description of terrain: Descend a sand dune to continue walking through crusty, salty terrain, followed by a gorge featuring formations made of clay, Gypsum and crystallized salt.
Other: Constant exposure to sun. Excursion not recommended for people with vertigo.
Length: 2 hours.
Distance: 7 km. approx of walking
Itinerary: Leave explora in a van (1 hour) via the highway to Calama. The walk begin at the Rio Salado, where we can view petroglyphs decipits Atacaman history. The walk continues until reaching the oasis Cuchabranche. Return to Explora by Bus (30 min.).
Available: Morning or afternoon.
Altitude: 2,400 to 2,500 meters
Level: Easy. Description of terrain:
Walk along the flat, rocky shore of a river.
Other: Bring sandals for use when crossing the river. Constant exposure to sun.

11. To Cuchabrache:
Length: 2 hours.
Distance: 6 km.
Itinerary: Leave explora in a van following the San Pedro River until reaching the old road between San Pedro and Calama (30 min). Walk for 2 hours. Return to Explora by Bus (40 min.).
Available: Morning or afternoon.
Altitude: 2,400 to 2,700 meters
Level: Medium.
Description of terrain: THe first length is an uphill walk, followed by a high , flat trail offering panoramic views of the Quitor Valley and Catarpe.
Other: Constant exposure to sun.

12. Guatin/Gatchi:
Length: 2 to 3 hours walking.
Distance: 7 km.
Itinerary: Leave explora in a van to Guatin (30 min). Walk along the Vilama River Towards the Gatchi ruins. Return to Explora by Bus (20 min.).
Available: Morning or afternoon. Altitude: 2,700 to 3,000 meters
Level: Medium.
Description of terrain: The trail among Vilama river is up and down, with inestable terrain and abundant vegetation.
Other: Constant exposure to sun. Not recomended for people with knee or hip problems.