San Pedro. Why I am here again? First – I think that it is one of the most picturesque regions in Chile – worth to visit again. Second – it is locaded close to the point where the borders o Aggentina, Chile and Bolivia meet. I am headind to the unknown part of Bolivia and the most intersting trail goes just via San Pedro…
So far I try to adjust to the high altitude. It is very dry here (gentelmen – bring also your transparent lipstick). You have to drink a lot of water (2.5 l bottle cost 1100 pesos, they pay here 510 pesos for USD) But I as ussual boil tap water every morning and evening – this give me a chance to save some money.
The big attractions of the region are geysers and salt lagoons of wonderful colors. Some of them I saw years ago. Tours are offered at every corner, but they are expensive – at least for the backpacker. I wanted to go for a day to Tara Lagoon and Cathedral Rocks – they wanted me to pay 38.000 pesos -like 75 USD! Sorry! Instead I took a local bus for 1000 to the little pueblo of Toconao to see San Pablo churs and Jere oasis hidden in the little gorge (1500 pesos entry fee)… Hot, but nice day!
