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trekking tilcara calilegua

Trekking Tilcara Calilegua is one of the trekking trips that highly provoke our adrenalin and emotions. The town of Tilcara located in the Quebrada de Humahuaca in the province of Jujuy, is the starting point of this journey up to Calilegua.

The diversity of landscapes and proximity to history and culture of this region is the high incentive we may find to trek these 5 days.

After having been received at Tilcara, we handed in the luggage so as to get the animals that will carry the luggage during the journey prepared. We went out for a walk around the town where we can visit the “Pucará” [indian fortress], archeological site. We are going to spend the night at Tilcara so as to have a good rest and to be able of starting our trekking trip on the next day.

The second day starts very early with an exquisite breakfast which allows us to recover our energy so as to begin the hike. We are taken to Alfarcito, starting point of the path to Las Yungas. There we will set the final preparations and meet our “baqueanos” [local guides]. By the way, these are people who fully know the roads and shortcuts of the area, its physical characteristics, language and traditions of the population, to which they regularly belong.

This journey takes us to panoramic points where we have the most ovewrwhelming views of the Quebrada de Humahuaca, to a first glance of the Nevado Chañi that it is 5,896 meters above the sea level and the highest point of the journey, the walkway “Campo Laguna” (Lagoon Field). From that point onwards the landscape begins to change and as we leave the first views of the Yungas landscape behind we can observe vegetation becomes thicker due to the humidity of the area.

We will appreciate these differences in the landscape as we travel towards Molulo, San Lucas Village and finally our final part of the journey to Peña Alta.

We will spend the night in basic campsites and/or family houses. Food and assistance are included. Adventure is guaranteed from the beginning to the end while expectations are on he nature’s account and these are always exceeded.

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Kallpa Hotels Chile Tierra Atacama

Selection of Kallpa Hotels Chile Tierra Atacama. Many hotels in Chile are characterized by the modern architecture and only some stand out due to the harmony with their surrounding landscape and environment.

For this July edition we have decided to take you for a visit to Tierra Atacama hotel belonging to the chain of Tierra Hoteles that is in the northern area of the country

At Tierra Atacama we find the secrets of the Chilean highlands, with its surprising wildlife and its touching landscapes. As a rule, a hotel always looks for visitors to feel as if they were at home, but in this case, with the quality and comfort of such a special destination. Tierra Atacama’s proposal is to exceed our expectations as travelers. Therefore, in the middle of the desert you may live a unique experience.

Each of us, as a traveler has stories to tell. Each destination we visit, each hotel where we stay in, has something that makes us differentiate from others and our meeting with Tierra Atacama is an onset of experiences.

Tierra Atacama is built respecting the ancient bull corral, place where mule drivers, who took game from Argentina to Puerto de Antofagasta, stopped to feed and to make their animals rest after a hard journey through the Andes. There they would be supplied with fodder and water before continuing their trip. Tierra Atacama’s architects have decided to keep these ancient adobe walls and to incorporate them to the access to the hotel and to keep them as homage to the history of the area.

The philosophy of the hotel chosen is the adventure and spa. Our travelers want to discover the beauty of a destination in an active way and with an adventurous spirit, with the security of later being received at the hotel with a variety of options for relaxing and renewing energies for the next adventure.

In addition to the 32 rooms with beds with canopy and the wide lounge areas and the private patios with a view to the desert, Tierra Atacama has got a garden with a swimming pool, a spa and a restaurant, and offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and breakfast.

Without any doubts to travel in an active way and to find a space for relax, Tierra Atacama has got the perfect mixture and as travelers we love to share these secrets with you.

Here is some useful information about Tierra Atacama

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Whale watching sea kayak

Peninsula Valdés is a paradise where nature reigns and where you may experience a special and unique kind of peace. This region’s fauna is diverse, from penguins and sea lions up to whales and orcas are some of the attractions that we can observe there.

But our adventure has just started. Let’s explore the “Golfo San José” [Gulf of San José]. We are close to the starting point and we begin to feel what is going to come. We climb on the kayaks prepared by our expert guides and we start rowing towards our most expected target… the whales.

Many questions cross our minds before starting this adventure: Are we going to get very close to the whales? Are we going to be able to see them? Is it going to be dangerous? Is it going to be safe? Soon each of our questions will be answered by this adventure unique in its style.

The itinerary starts by entering the waters of the Gulf of San José. The kayaks we sail on are very silent, and do not interfere with the environmental harmony in any way. A whale tail appears not very far from where we are. Then we see them surface, an unbelievable experience. These experiences help us better understand the size and life of such unique and peaceful specimens. After having the privilege of watching the Right Southern Whale, we will see a small colony of sea lions and several sea birds.

Later we reach a small bay where we prepare ourselves to enjoy an assorted lunch and to trek to a cliff-like area surrounded by spectacular views of the Gulf. This excursion, including the hike, involves a 10km for 6 hours of duration.

The service includes snack, box lunch. The recommendation is to take this hiking excursion between June and December months when you can go whale-watching the Right Southern Whale.

Another option for more demanding travelers is to explore the “Golfo Nuevo” [New Gulf]. Throughout this journey you leave from Puerto Pirámides on kayak to Bahía Pardelas, one of the Gulf’s most spectacular beaches due to its transparent water.

During the sailing we can observe whales, different species of sea birds and we visit a cave and high cliff area.

After having lunch at Pardelas’ beach we start our return trip to Pirámides, this may be sailing on kayak or by hiking along the cliffs and through sand dunes, witnessing an amazing dusk.

As in the case of the excursion to the Gulf of San José, the service includes snacks, box lunch. The recommendation is to take this excursion between June and December months when you can go whale-watching the Right Southern Whale.

Transfers to Puerto Pirámides, the starting point on both experiences, are not included. Travelers can go there by themselves by car or rent private transportation.

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kallpa gourmet fervor restaurant

In our July special Kallpa Gourmet Fervor Restaurant is the star.

“Fervor” has special mysticism. It is as if we were entering in a small-sized Buenos Aires, a world of dreams where you may feel its BA’s soul. When you visit Fervor you are having a true encounter with the Argentinian flavor. It is like embracing one of the best restaurants in its style in Buenos Aires and taking a picture with the true grill gastronomy where meat and seafood create the ideal environment to enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner.

Without any doubt “Fervor Brasas de Campo y mar” [Fervor, Embers of Countryside and Sea] is one of our best recommendations in the restaurants’ field in Buenos Aires. We have in several occasions received excellent comments from people who had the opportunity of eating there.

Among the qualities that make the place to stand out we can mention its staff service, always helpful and willing to provide a special and professional care, and the quality and presentation of its plates.

We suggest trying the skirt steak, meat or seafood barbecue, which are very tasty and are the most highlighted plates, highly applauded and praised.

Fervor is located on 1519 Posadas (Posadas Street and Callao Avenue) at the Recoleta” neighborhood of Buenos Aires only some meters away from its emblematic cemetery. By the way, the name of the neighborhood comes from the Order of the Recoletos, barefoot monks who arrived in this area, then the outskirts

The menu of Fervor is very varied and the price of a complete menu per person is USD 67.

We are not only committed to organizing an authentic trip but also to pleasing a good palate.

You can find information in the Fact Sheet or simply contacting your personal Kallpa Executive.

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Trekking Tilcara Calilegua is one of the trekking trips that highly provoke our adrenalin and emotions. The town of Tilcara located in the Quebrada de Humahuaca in the province of Jujuy, is the starting point of this journey up to Calilegua.

Selection of Kallpa Hotels Chile Tierra Atacama. Many hotels in Chile are characterized by the modern architecture and only some stand out due to the harmony with their surrounding landscape and environment.

In our July special Kallpa Gourmet Fervor Restaurant is the star.

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