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Amazing Race 11 All Stars ..*spoilers*
georgiapeach:
Apskip! :yourock:
Wonderful and thorough job on both the white water rafting info and all the flights!
That will save us all loads of time down the road--many thanks for compiling all of that! :tup:
mswood:
apskip, really great job witht he flight and what a great idea to give an educated estimate of flight to use. I love it.
Also can't wait for the rafting to see if you hit that as well. Keep up the great work/
puddin:
Good stuff apskip! :tup: I'm using your timeline for the intro vidcap's search :).
scoop0:
Sorry - to pop in here late to add to the WWR info re: Rio Futaleufu - but here's the deal down there.
The flights into Puerto Montt are no problem, but giong on to Chaitan would be. They only have a single airstrip there that can accommodate planes carrying up to 12 passengers give or take a few. They also have strict weight limits. The planes are always full with rafters, sport fishermen and avid climbers. The Chaitan airport is frequently socked in with fog and people may or may not get there on a specific day. In addition, the drive from Chaitan to the put-in takes about 3 hours.
Also, one rafting company owns the land around Rio Futaleufu and allows only a couple other outfitters to raft there. It's a class 5+ river and you have to pass a fairly rigorous test to be able to go down the river. All these things point to them not rafting there, as it would take well over a day just to get there, not to mention everything involved with actually being on the river.
However, the vid cap looked eerily like the "Fu", with its aqua color (coming from the copper in the mountains). There aren't many rivers that are that color - most are brownish.
That being said - I wish they were going there. It is absolutlely one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen and the rafting is the best ever. I'm looking forward to seeing where it actually is (so I can raft there too!)
Thanks for letting me give my $0.02. :js:
apskip:
--- Quote from: georgiapeach on February 03, 2007, 09:28:54 PM ---Repeating from yesterday:
Nice San Pedro site with maps and local attractions.(Has 360 degree videos of each site)
Things to do nearby:
--- Quote ---2. Valley of the Moon
Located in the Cordillera de la Sal, it represents an extraordinary attraction becouse of its similitude to the moon landscape and its enormous natural coliseum. There is a big dune from which you can appreciate the zone.
Duration: 2-3 hours Distance: 17 km.
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--- Quote ---3. Toconao and Salar de Atacama
South from San Pedro, you get to the center of the impressive Salar de Atacama. Through the way it is possible to have a good sight of the volcanoes Licancabur and Lascar among others. Continuing with the travel you reach to Toconao and the Salar with the Chaxa lagoon which is inhabitated by flamingos.
Duration : 3-4 hours Distance: 38 km to Toconao
Value: $8.000-10.000 (per person in tour)
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--- Quote ---5. Termas de Puritama:
Volcanic hot springs (30ºC) with falls and pools, produced by the hot water of the Puritama river. They are located in a small canyon of amazing natural beauty and they represent an unforgettable experience. Today, the Hotel Explora is in charge of the administration , but the entrance is open for every person who wants to visit them .
Duration: 4-5 hours Distance: 28 km
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--- Quote ---7. Death Valley (Valle de la Muerte)
It is a mountainous and sandy valley near to San Pedro . To get there you have to go through the Cordillera de la Sal where natural sculptures can be admired.
Duration: 2 hours Distance: 3 km
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--- Quote ---4. El Tatio Geysers
It is a geothermal field located in the Los Andes Cordillera (4.200 mt over the sea level) which at sunrise presents impressive steaming fumaroles produced by the high temperatures of their watery craters. Don't forget warm clothing, bathing suit, towel, sunblock and mineral water.
Duration : 8 hours Distnance: 89 km
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PEACH, you caught both the Valley of the Moon and the Valley de la Muerte in this posting with matching pictures from early February. Great job!
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