{"id":648,"date":"2019-09-05T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-09-05T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/max-haase.com\/?p=648"},"modified":"2026-04-10T09:39:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T09:39:57","slug":"chile-reisebericht-atacama-wueste-patagonien","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/max-haase.com\/en\/chile-travelogue-atacama-desert-patagonia\/","title":{"rendered":"Chile travelogue \u2013 4 weeks in the Atacama Desert, Patagonia\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>My <strong>Chile travelogue<\/strong> After 4 weeks in the longest country in the world \u2013 from the <strong>Atacama Desert<\/strong> in the north via Santiago to <strong>Patagonia<\/strong> In the south. Chile is a land of extremes: the driest desert on Earth, active volcanoes, millennia-old glaciers, and a coastline stretching over 4,300 km. In this guide, I share my route, costs, and the highlights that make Chile one of South America&#039;s most impressive travel destinations.<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 3em;\"><\/div>\n<h2>Atacama Desert \u2013 The driest desert on Earth<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Atacama Desert<\/strong> The landscape in northern Chile is surreal. Parts of the desert haven&#039;t seen a drop of rain for decades, the landscape looks like Mars, and at night the starry sky is clearer than anywhere else on Earth \u2013 it&#039;s no wonder that the world&#039;s largest telescopes are located here.<\/p>\n<p><strong>San Pedro de Atacama<\/strong> is the basis for all excursions: <strong>Valle de la Luna<\/strong> (Mondtal \u2013 Sunset over surreal salt formations), <strong>El Tatio Geysers<\/strong> (4,300m, steaming geyser fields early in the morning at sub-zero temperatures), <strong>Altipl\u00e1nica Lagoons<\/strong> (Flamingo lagoons at over 4,000m with volcanoes in the background).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> Tours from San Pedro cost \u20ac25-50 per trip. Accommodation: \u20ac15-30 (hostel), food: \u20ac8-15. Atacama is the most expensive part of Chile for backpackers.<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 3em;\"><\/div>\n<h2>Patagonia \u2013 Torres del Paine &amp; the End of the World<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Patagonia<\/strong> is the highlight of any trip to Chile. <strong>Torres del Paine National Park<\/strong> It is one of the most spectacular hiking areas in the world: the three iconic granite towers (Torres), the Grey Glacier, turquoise lakes and a wilderness inhabited by guanacos, condors and pumas.<\/p>\n<p>The two classic trekking routes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>W-Trek<\/strong> (4-5 days): The most popular route, connecting the park&#039;s three main valleys. Accommodation options include mountain huts or camping. Cost: \u20ac200-400 (camping) to \u20ac800+ (mountain hut with full board).<\/li>\n<li><strong>O-Circuit<\/strong> (7-9 days): The complete circumnavigation of the Paine massif. More challenging, fewer hikers, and the John Gardner Pass offers the most spectacular view of the Grey Glacier.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Important:<\/strong> Reservations are mandatory for Torres del Paine (campsites and refuges), especially during peak season (December-February). Book months in advance!<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 3em;\"><\/div>\n<h2>Santiago, Valpara\u00edso &amp; Chile&#039;s wine region<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Santiago<\/strong> It is often underestimated: with the Andes Mountains as a backdrop, vibrant neighborhoods like Lastarria and Bellavista, and a burgeoning culinary scene, it is one of the most interesting capital cities in South America. <strong>Cerro San Crist\u00f3bal<\/strong> On a clear day, it offers a 360-degree panorama from the Andes to the Pacific Ocean.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Valpara\u00edso<\/strong> (1.5 hours from Santiago) is a port city full of street art, steep elevators (ascensores), and a bohemian atmosphere. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most photogenic cities in South America.<\/p>\n<p>Chile&#039;s <strong>wine region<\/strong> The Maipo Valley and Colchagua Valley produce world-class wines at unbeatable prices. A wine tasting with a tour costs \u20ac15-30, and a bottle of award-winning Carmen\u00e8re in the supermarket costs \u20ac4-8.<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 3em;\"><\/div>\n<h2>Chile Costs &amp; Practical Tips<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Daily budget:<\/strong> 40-60 \u20ac (more expensive than Peru\/Colombia, but cheaper than Argentina)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Domestic flights:<\/strong> LATAM and Sky Airline, 30-80 \u20ac one-way (Santiago\u2194Calama, Santiago\u2194Punta Arenas)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Best time to travel:<\/strong> Atacama: year-round. Patagonia: November-March (southern summer). Santiago\/Wine Region: September-May<\/li>\n<li><strong>Visa:<\/strong> Germans can stay visa-free for 90 days<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 3em;\"><\/div>\n<h2>FAQ \u2013 Chile Travel<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>How many days does it take to travel to Chile?<\/strong><br \/>\nMinimum 2 weeks for Atacama + Santiago + one destination in the south. Ideal: 3-4 weeks for Atacama + Lake District + Patagonia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is Chile expensive?<\/strong><br \/>\nFor South America, yes; by European standards, it&#039;s inexpensive. Patagonia is the most expensive part (accommodation, tours). Atacama and Santiago are moderately priced.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is it possible to combine Chile and Argentina?<\/strong><br \/>\nPerfectly possible. Patagonia lies in both countries, and crossing the border is straightforward. Buenos Aires \u2192 Patagonia \u2192 Santiago is a classic route.<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 3em;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"background: #f5f5f5; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; margin: 2em 0;\"><em>More South America: <a href=\"https:\/\/max-haase.com\/en\/south-america-backpacking-colombia-ecuador-peru\/\">Backpacking Colombia, Ecuador &amp; Peru<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/max-haase.com\/en\/brazil-costa-verde-rio-ilha-grande-travel-report\/\">Brazil<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/max-haase.com\/en\/cooperation\/\">Request Collaboration<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-648\" data-postid=\"648\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-648 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_3dyp822 tb_first tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_f88u823 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_cc37287    wow\" data-tf-animation=\"fadeInUp\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">But first: 3 days in Santiago de Chile<\/h3>\n<p>Before heading towards Calama, we spent 3 days in Chile's capital - Santiago de Chile. Firstly, of course, because we wanted to see the city, and secondly, because we had to quarantine again - until our second PCR test, which we had to take upon arrival at the airport, came back negative. However, we were very lucky because we arrived in Santiago at around 11 pm and didn't have to wait at the airport for the test or for the results for long. Our negative result arrived the next morning at 10:30 am, and we could set out to explore the city. \ud83d\ude0e There wasn't much to see, though, as Santiago isn't very touristy. Nonetheless, we explored the city center, tried the famous hot dogs with avocado, tomatoes, and lots of mayo, and then checked out the many modern buildings in the business district. That was enough for the three days, and then we were on our way to Calama, a mining town located in the middle of the Atacama Desert - the driest place in the world! \u2620\ufe0f\ud83c\udf35<span style=\"background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;\">\ud83c\udf35<\/span><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module gallery -->\n<div  class=\"module gallery module-gallery tb_yodf907 layout-grid   wow\" data-tf-animation=\"fadeInLeft\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    <div class=\"module-gallery-grid\" style=\"--gald:4;--galt:4;--galm:4\">\n            <dl class=\"gallery-item\">\n            <dt class=\"gallery-icon\">\n            <a data-title=\"\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/max-haase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG20220126131244.jpg\" data-rel=\"tb_yodf907\" class=\"themify_lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/max-haase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG20220126131244-500x400.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-682\" title=\"IMG20220126131244\" alt=\"IMG20220126131244\"><\/a>            <\/dt>\n                    <\/dl>\n            <dl class=\"gallery-item\">\n            <dt class=\"gallery-icon\">\n            <a data-title=\"\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/max-haase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG20220126115335.jpg\" data-rel=\"tb_yodf907\" class=\"themify_lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/max-haase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG20220126115335-500x400.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-681\" title=\"IMG20220126115335\" alt=\"IMG20220126115335\"><\/a>            <\/dt>\n                    <\/dl>\n            <dl class=\"gallery-item\">\n            <dt class=\"gallery-icon\">\n            <a data-title=\"\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/max-haase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG20220126114144.jpg\" data-rel=\"tb_yodf907\" class=\"themify_lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/max-haase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG20220126114144-500x400.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-680\" title=\"IMG20220126114144\" alt=\"IMG20220126114144\"><\/a>            <\/dt>\n                    <\/dl>\n            <dl class=\"gallery-item\">\n            <dt class=\"gallery-icon\">\n            <a data-title=\"\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/max-haase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG_20220125_142852.jpg\" data-rel=\"tb_yodf907\" class=\"themify_lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/max-haase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG_20220125_142852-500x400.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-649\" title=\"IMG_20220125_142852\" alt=\"IMG_20220125_142852\"><\/a>            <\/dt>\n                    <\/dl>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module gallery --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_mg8w859    wow\" data-tf-animation=\"fadeInUp\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Immersing in the lives of locals<\/h3>\n<p>At the Calama airport, I had a big reunion with my good friend Moritz, whom I hadn't seen in almost a year. He is currently working as a mountain guide in a luxury hotel in San Pedro de Atacama and takes his guests on magnificent tours every day. He will also take us on one or two tours! But first, we got to know his family, who welcomed us warmly and let us sleep in a guest room for the entire time. Moritz's family has a farm with many different animals, including llamas, ostriches, and a variety of birds. During our tour, we also watched the beautiful sunset, which is said to be particularly intense due to a volcanic eruption in Ecuador - as you can see in the pictures, I believe. \ud83d\ude01\ud83d\udc4d<\/p>\n<p>Over the next few days, we planned our stay and tours and explored the tranquil village of San Pedro de Atacama, which is practically a small oasis in the otherwise dry Atacama Desert and the largest \"city\" in the surrounding area. In addition to hundreds of souvenir shops, there are also super delicious empanadas and small supermarkets. However, the selection is manageable, and the prices are comparable to Europe, sometimes even higher. There is always something to do here, as not only tourists want to be entertained, but also the many guides who work in the surrounding hotels. So there are pool parties almost every day, and the bars are also busy daily. \ud83d\udc6f\ud83e\udea9<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module gallery -->\n<div  class=\"module gallery module-gallery tb_tzvk375 layout-grid   wow\" data-tf-animation=\"fadeInLeft\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    <div class=\"module-gallery-grid\" style=\"--gald:3;--galt:3;--galm:3\">\n            <dl class=\"gallery-item\">\n            <dt class=\"gallery-icon\">\n            <a data-title=\"\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/max-haase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG20220127183708.jpg\" data-rel=\"tb_tzvk375\" class=\"themify_lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/max-haase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG20220127183708-500x400.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-683\" title=\"IMG20220127183708\" alt=\"IMG20220127183708\"><\/a>            <\/dt>\n                    <\/dl>\n            <dl class=\"gallery-item\">\n            <dt 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class=\"gallery-item\">\n            <dt class=\"gallery-icon\">\n            <a data-title=\"\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/max-haase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG20220127202433.jpg\" data-rel=\"tb_tzvk375\" class=\"themify_lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/max-haase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG20220127202433-500x400.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-684\" title=\"IMG20220127202433\" alt=\"IMG20220127202433\"><\/a>            <\/dt>\n                    <\/dl>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module gallery --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_nxsd575    wow\" data-tf-animation=\"fadeInUp\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Gargante del Diablo &amp; the Guantin Gorge<\/h3>\n<p>Many attractions of the Atacama Desert are located in the immediate vicinity of San Pedro, such as the Gargante del Diablo - a beautiful rock gorge that we crossed by bike. Bikes can be rented at many shops in San Pedro at affordable prices and are the perfect mode of transportation in\/and around the city. You should not miss Gargante del Diablo as it is truly an incredible adventure to ride a bike through the narrow rock gorge. However, it is essential to bring enough water and sunscreen as the tour lasts about 3 hours, and there is little shade! \u2600\ufe0f\ud83c\udf35<\/p><p>Another highlight near San Pedro is the Guantin Canyon, about 30 minutes by car. I have never seen so many and especially large cacti before! It's worth visiting Guantin just for this alone. However, there is much more to see, and so we followed the river downstream until we reached a beautiful waterfall. You can also hike further down, which many agencies offer as a separate hiking excursion. Additionally, many locals come here to swim, which I can also highly recommend. \ud83d\ude42\ud83d\udca6<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module gallery -->\n<div  class=\"module gallery module-gallery tb_urgq374 layout-grid   wow\" data-tf-animation=\"fadeInLeft\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    <div class=\"module-gallery-grid\" style=\"--gald:3;--galt:3;--galm:3\">\n            <dl class=\"gallery-item\">\n            <dt class=\"gallery-icon\">\n            <a data-title=\"\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/max-haase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG_20220202_155302.jpg\" data-rel=\"tb_urgq374\" class=\"themify_lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/max-haase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG_20220202_155302-500x400.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-650\" title=\"IMG_20220202_155302\" alt=\"IMG_20220202_155302\"><\/a>            <\/dt>\n                    <\/dl>\n            <dl class=\"gallery-item\">\n            <dt class=\"gallery-icon\">\n            <a data-title=\"\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/max-haase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG20220201111639.jpg\" data-rel=\"tb_urgq374\" class=\"themify_lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/max-haase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG20220201111639-500x400.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-690\" title=\"IMG20220201111639\" alt=\"IMG20220201111639\"><\/a>            <\/dt>\n                    <\/dl>\n            <dl class=\"gallery-item\">\n            <dt class=\"gallery-icon\">\n            <a data-title=\"\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/max-haase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG20220201114340.jpg\" data-rel=\"tb_urgq374\" class=\"themify_lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/max-haase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG20220201114340-500x400.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-692\" title=\"IMG20220201114340\" alt=\"IMG20220201114340\"><\/a>            <\/dt>\n                    <\/dl>\n            <dl class=\"gallery-item\">\n            <dt class=\"gallery-icon\">\n            <a data-title=\"\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/max-haase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG20220201122617.jpg\" data-rel=\"tb_urgq374\" class=\"themify_lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/max-haase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG20220201122617-500x400.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-693\" title=\"IMG20220201122617\" alt=\"IMG20220201122617\"><\/a>            <\/dt>\n                    <\/dl>\n            <dl class=\"gallery-item\">\n            <dt class=\"gallery-icon\">\n            <a data-title=\"\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/max-haase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG20220203181405-01.jpeg\" data-rel=\"tb_urgq374\" class=\"themify_lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/max-haase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG20220203181405-01-500x400.jpeg\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-694\" title=\"IMG20220203181405-01\" alt=\"IMG20220203181405-01\"><\/a>            <\/dt>\n                    <\/dl>\n            <dl class=\"gallery-item\">\n            <dt class=\"gallery-icon\">\n            <a data-title=\"\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/max-haase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG20220203185530.jpg\" data-rel=\"tb_urgq374\" class=\"themify_lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/max-haase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG20220203185530-500x400.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-695\" title=\"IMG20220203185530\" alt=\"IMG20220203185530\"><\/a>            <\/dt>\n                    <\/dl>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module gallery --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_llib324    wow\" data-tf-animation=\"fadeInUp\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">The Jere Valley and the Puritama Hotsprings<\/h3>\n<p>The next place that Moritz and I explored together was the Jere Valley, a dreamlike oasis amidst the rocky desert. As often in the Atacama Desert, there is an astonishing contrast between the absolute dryness of the desert and the fresh green of the oasis. Wherever there is a small river, trees, bushes, and flowers sprout, and there are an incredible number of different animal species in one spot - it's indescribable, you have to see it with your own eyes! \ud83d\ude0a\ud83d\ude0d<\/p>\n<p>The same was true for our tour to the Puritama Hotsprings. Here, too, we experienced the stark contrast between the dry rocky desert, where only a few cacti grow, and the green oasis by the river. Along our way along the riverbed, we saw an incredible number of animals and various plant species. After a few kilometers, we reached the hotsprings, passing small natural pools where the locals bathed. Upon arriving at the hotsprings, we had time to bathe in one of the warm springs and enjoy delicious snacks, fresh juices, and good Chilean wine. On each of our tours, we were served delicious food by the Explora Hotel staff, who always had it ready for us at the destination. \ud83e\udd29\ud83d\udc4d\ud83c\udffd<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module gallery -->\n<div  class=\"module gallery module-gallery tb_gyny892 layout-grid   wow\" data-tf-animation=\"fadeInLeft\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    <div class=\"module-gallery-grid\" style=\"--gald:3;--galt:3;--galm:3\">\n            <dl class=\"gallery-item\">\n            <dt class=\"gallery-icon\">\n            <a data-title=\"\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/max-haase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG20220205155918.jpg\" data-rel=\"tb_gyny892\" class=\"themify_lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/max-haase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG20220205155918-500x400.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-696\" title=\"IMG20220205155918\" alt=\"IMG20220205155918\"><\/a>            <\/dt>\n                    <\/dl>\n   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meadow, but right through the desert. It was a magnificent experience and definitely not the last time! Afterwards, we spent a few hours at the 4 huge pools of the Explora Hotel, drank delicious wine at the bar again, and ended the evening in one of the two large hot tubs - what could be better? \ud83d\ude48<\/p>\n<p>The next day, we continued with more action and took the tour to the Volcano Blanco together with Explora and our guide David, up to 4600 m altitude. The tour started with a highlight as we visited a lagoon with many flamingos in their natural habitat. It is incredibly calming to watch these animals in their \"daily life\". \ud83d\ude01 30 minutes later, we reached the next sensation - the Tatio geysers. Here you can see the truly impressive power of the earth as it shoots boiling water out of the ground. From here, our hike began, which was again marked by an incredible contrast. Starting again in the rocky desert without any plants, we went down to the river, which we followed throughout the entire hike. The further we walked, the greener it became, and the more animals we saw. In addition, smaller geysers also appeared along the way. When we reached the Volcano Blanco, we were all a bit confused - the Volcano Blanco is also a geyser, which has piled up over the centuries due to the high mineral concentration in the water and then sealed itself off. On it, we could discover an incredible play of colors, which arises from the many minerals that the water brings up from the lower layers of the earth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>However, this was not our last highlight and we also saw gatherings of tens of thousands of flies along the river (which was truly impressive to see live). At the end of the tour, we arrived at a large grassland where we saw hundreds of vicu\u00f1as (the wild \"ancestors\" of llamas) in their natural habitat - some from less than 50 meters away. Back at the car, we were greeted with a buffet of fresh fruit, delicious juices, snacks, and a sandwich which we enjoyed while looking out at the wild vicu\u00f1as. Can life get any better? \ud83e\udd70 Many thanks to the Explora Hotel for these incredible experiences! \ud83d\ude4c\ud83c\udffc<\/p>\n<p>If you like the pictures and the tours, I can highly recommend checking out the Explora Hotel. Along with the amazing accommodations, it offers daily experiences that can only be described as once-in-a-lifetime experiences!!! \ud83d\ude4c\ud83d\ude0d<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module buttons -->\n<div  class=\"module module-buttons tb_pz02957 buttons-horizontal solid  large rounded\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"module-buttons-item tf_in_flx\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.explora.com\/atacama-logde\/c\" class=\"ui builder_button tf_in_flx red\" >\n                                                Check out the Explora Hotel                                        <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<!-- \/module buttons -->\n<!-- module gallery -->\n<div  class=\"module gallery module-gallery tb_q30d204 layout-grid   wow\" data-tf-animation=\"fadeInLeft\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    <div class=\"module-gallery-grid\" style=\"--gald:3;--galt:3;--galm:3\">\n            <dl class=\"gallery-item\">\n            <dt 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data-tf-animation=\"fadeInUp\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">5649 m \u2013 my highest mountain yet! \u26f0<\/h3>\n<p>A few days later, Moritz had some time off, and we were able to undertake a \"private tour\" with him. He rented a jeep in the city, and early in the morning, we set off towards Cerro Toco. We drove the jeep up to about 5200 m altitude and parked it right next to the James Ax Observatory - the third-highest observatory in the world! I was surprised that the jeep made it that far up - but at around 5000 m, you could feel the jeep struggling with every meter of altitude. \ud83d\ude48<\/p>\n<p>From there, we hiked the final 450 m on foot. What usually sounds like an easy hike is definitely anything but easy at this altitude! Although we had no problems with our conditioning, we felt our hearts beating stronger and our heads starting to ache more with increasing altitude. Nonetheless, we made it to the summit in about an hour, which according to Moritz can take up to two hours. I think we have simply gotten used to the altitude by now, as we have been at elevations of up to 4000 m in Peru in recent weeks. I still find it incredible how high the mountains and especially the cities are here in South America. \ud83d\ude33<\/p>\n<p>From the top, we had an incredible view of the surrounding area and could even see Bolivia on the other side! There was also a very special delicacy for us to enjoy: dried llama meat. It sounds disgusting, looks disgusting, and even smells disgusting - but it tastes incredibly delicious! \ud83d\ude02 After 30 minutes of rest and many photos and videos later, we began our descent and stormed back to the car in just 30 minutes - what an experience!<\/p>\n<p>After a few hours of rest, we headed out again in the evening. This time, we went deep into the desert, where we viewed the stars with a large telescope belonging to Moritz's cousin. 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Just before that, however, Moritz surprised us with a very special plan: his family invited us to accompany them to the Lama Festival of a friend's family in the nearby village. At the Lama Festival, all family members, distant relatives, and friends come together to celebrate and honor the well-being of the animals. In addition, the llamas are adorned with colorful decorations and marked so their origins can be determined. The festival lasted all day, and along with lots of beer and singing, there were occasional ceremonies. The highlight was the \"adornment\" and marking of the llamas, goats, and later, the sheep. Additionally, at the end, one animal was given away to each of the hardworking participants. We could have even won one, if we hadn't left a few days later! \ud83d\ude02 It was super interesting to experience this tradition of the local families and especially their hospitality. \ud83d\udc4f<\/p>\n<p>A few days later, when we were leaving, we had one last dinner with Moritz's family and were then bid farewell. Moritz's grandmother even knitted a sweater for Janet and a hat for me! \ud83d\ude0d Now we finally have traditional clothing from South America. \u263a\ufe0f Overall, it was a fantastic time in Chile, and I thank my friend Moritz and his family very much for their hospitality and the many great experiences we were able to have! \u2764\ufe0f<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module gallery -->\n<div  class=\"module gallery module-gallery tb_a6r8983 layout-grid   wow\" data-tf-animation=\"fadeInLeft\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    <div class=\"module-gallery-grid\" style=\"--gald:4;--galt:4;--galm:4\">\n            <dl class=\"gallery-item\">\n            <dt class=\"gallery-icon\">\n            <a data-title=\"\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/max-haase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG_20220219_112202__01.jpg\" data-rel=\"tb_a6r8983\" class=\"themify_lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/max-haase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG_20220219_112202__01-500x400.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-676\" title=\"IMG_20220219_112202__01\" alt=\"IMG_20220219_112202__01\"><\/a>            <\/dt>\n                    <\/dl>\n            <dl class=\"gallery-item\">\n            <dt class=\"gallery-icon\">\n            <a data-title=\"\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/max-haase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG_20220219_115240.jpg\" data-rel=\"tb_a6r8983\" class=\"themify_lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/max-haase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG_20220219_115240-500x400.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-677\" title=\"IMG_20220219_115240\" alt=\"IMG_20220219_115240\"><\/a>            <\/dt>\n                    <\/dl>\n            <dl class=\"gallery-item\">\n            <dt class=\"gallery-icon\">\n            <a data-title=\"\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/max-haase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG_20220219_125056__01.jpg\" data-rel=\"tb_a6r8983\" class=\"themify_lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/max-haase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG_20220219_125056__01-500x400.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-678\" title=\"IMG_20220219_125056__01\" alt=\"IMG_20220219_125056__01\"><\/a>            <\/dt>\n                    <\/dl>\n            <dl class=\"gallery-item\">\n            <dt class=\"gallery-icon\">\n            <a data-title=\"\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/max-haase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG_20220219_182616.jpg\" data-rel=\"tb_a6r8983\" class=\"themify_lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/max-haase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG_20220219_182616-500x400.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-679\" title=\"IMG_20220219_182616\" alt=\"IMG_20220219_182616\"><\/a>            <\/dt>\n                    <\/dl>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module gallery -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chile Travelogue: My Chile travelogue after 4 weeks in the longest country in the world \u2013 from the Atacama Desert in the north via Santiago to Patagonia\u2026<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5870,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_analytify_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[29,31,7],"tags":[27,10],"class_list":["post-648","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-backpacking","category-suedamerika","category-travel","tag-chile","tag-travel","has-post-title","has-post-date","has-post-category","has-post-tag","has-post-comment","has-post-author",""],"builder_content":"<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Doch vorher: 3 Tage in Santiago de Chile<\/h3> <p>Bevor wir uns Richtung Calama aufmachten, verbrachten wir 3 Tage in der Hauptstadt Chiles - Santiago de Chile. Zum einen nat\u00fcrlich, weil wir uns die Stadt anschauen wollten und zum anderen, weil wir mal wieder in Quarant\u00e4ne mussten - bis unser zweiter PCR-Test, den wir am Flughafen bei der Einreise machen mussten, auch noch negativ ist. Wir hatten jedoch riesiges Gl\u00fcck, denn wir kamen erst gegen 23 Uhr in Santiago an und mussten weder am Flughafen auf die Durchf\u00fchrung des Tests warten, noch lange auf das Ergebnis. Direkt am n\u00e4chsten Vormittag um 10:30 Uhr kam unser negatives Resultat an und wir konnten aufbrechen, um die Stadt zu erkunden. \ud83d\ude0e Viel gab es allerdings nicht zu sehen, da Santiago nicht sehr touristisch ist. Wir haben dennoch das direkte Stadtzentrum erkundet, die ber\u00fchmten HotDogs mit Avocado, Tomaten und viiieel Mayo probiert und dann noch die vielen modernen Geb\u00e4ude im Business Zentrum angeschaut.&nbsp; Das hat dann allerdings auch f\u00fcr die drei Tage gereicht und dann ging es f\u00fcr uns auch schon wieder weiter Richtung Calama, eine Bergbaustadt, die mitten in der Atacama W\u00fcste liegt - dem trockensten Ort der Welt! \u2620\ufe0f\ud83c\udf35<\/p>\n[gallery _orderbyrandom=\"false\" columns=\"4\" ids=\"682,681,680,649\"]\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Eintauchen in das Leben der Locals<\/h3> <p>Am Flughafen von Calama gab es dann das gro\u00dfe Wiedersehen mit meinem guten Freund Moritz, welchen ich seit fast einem Jahr nicht mehr gesehen hatte. Er arbeitet zurzeit in San Pedro de Atacama als Bergf\u00fchrer in einem Luxushotel und macht jeden Tag grandiose Touren mit seinen G\u00e4sten. Auch uns wird er noch auf die ein- oder andere Tour mitnehmen! Zuerst lernten wir aber jedoch seine Familie kennen, die uns sehr freundlich empfing und uns w\u00e4hrend der gesamten Zeit in einem G\u00e4stezimmer schlafen lie\u00df. Seine Familie hat eine Farm mit vielen verschiedenen Tieren, unter anderem auch Lamas, Strau\u00dfen und eine Menge unterschiedlicher Vogelarten. Bei unserem Rundgang konnten wir auch den wundersch\u00f6nen Sonnenuntergang beobachten, der aufgrund eines Vulkanausbruches in Ecuador, gerade besonders intensiv sein soll - wie man auf den Bildern, glaube ich, ganz gut erkennen kann. \ud83d\ude01\ud83d\udc4d<\/p> <p>Die kommenden Tage planten wir dann unseren Aufenthalt und unsere Touren und erkundeten das beschauliche Dorf San Pedro de Atacama, welches quasi eine kleine Oase inmitten der sonst so trockenen Atacama W\u00fcste ist und die gr\u00f6\u00dfte \"Stadt\" im Umkreis. Neben hunderten Souvenir Shops gibt es hier auch super leckere Empanadas und kleine Superm\u00e4rkte. Das Angebot ist jedoch \u00fcberschaubar und die Preise sind mit Europa vergleichbar, teilweise sogar dar\u00fcber. Au\u00dferdem gibt es hier immer etwas zu tun, da nicht nur die Touristen unterhalten werden wollen, sondern auch die vielen Guides, die in den umliegenden Hotels arbeiten. So steigen quasi jeden Tag Pool-Partys und auch die Bars sind t\u00e4glich gut gef\u00fcllt. \ud83d\udc6f\ud83e\udea9<\/p>\n[gallery _orderbyrandom=\"false\" ids=\"683,686,689,688,652,687,706,685,684\"]\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Gargante del Diablo &amp; die Guantin Schlucht<\/h3> <p>Viele Attraktionen der Atacama W\u00fcste befinden sich in unmittelbarer N\u00e4he zu San Pedro - so auch die Gargante del Diablo - eine wundersch\u00f6ne Felsschlucht, welche wir mit dem Fahrrad durchquerten. Fahrr\u00e4der kann man sich in vielen L\u00e4den San Pedros zu g\u00fcnstigen Preisen leihen und sie sind das optimale Fortbewegungsmittel in\/und um die Stadt herum. Die Gargante del Diablo sollte man hierbei auf keinen Fall auslassen, da es echt ein unglaubliches Abenteuer ist, mit dem Fahrrad durch die schmale Felsschlucht zu fahren. Auf jeden Fall aber sollte man gen\u00fcgend Wasser und Sonnencreme mitnehmen, denn die Tour dauert etwa 3h und Schatten gibt es wenig!&nbsp;\u2600\ufe0f\ud83c\udf35<\/p><p>Ein weiteres Highlight in der N\u00e4he von San Pedro ist die Schlucht von Guantin, etwa 30 Autominuten entfernt. Nie zuvor habe ich so viele und vor allem so gro\u00dfe Kakteen gesehen! Alleine hierf\u00fcr lohnt es sich schon Guantin zu besuchen. Jedoch gibt es noch viel mehr zu sehen und so sind wir dem Fluss immer weiter abw\u00e4rts gefolgt, bis wir einen sch\u00f6nen Wasserfall erreichten. Man kann auch noch viel weiter hinab steigen, was auch von vielen Agenturen als eigenst\u00e4ndige Wanderung angeboten wird. Au\u00dferdem kommen viele Locals auch zum Baden her, was ich auch nur empfehlen kann.&nbsp;\ud83d\ude42\ud83d\udca6<\/p>\n[gallery _orderbyrandom=\"false\" ids=\"650,690,692,693,694,695\"]\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Das Jere Valley und die Puritama Hotsprings<\/h3> <p>Der n\u00e4chste Ort, den wir gemeinsam mit Moritz erkundeten, war das Jere Valley. Eine traumhafte Oase, inmitten der Steinw\u00fcste. Wie so oft in der Atacama W\u00fcste ist es ein erstaunlicher Kontrast zwischen der absoluten Trockenheit der W\u00fcste und des frischen Gr\u00fcns der Oase. Sobald es irgendwo einen kleinen Fluss gibt, sprie\u00dfen die B\u00e4ume, Str\u00e4ucher und Blumen gerade so und es gibt unfassbar viele verschiedenen Tierarten auf einem Fleck - man kann es nicht beschreiben, sondern man muss es mit seinen eigenen Augen sehen!&nbsp;\ud83d\ude0a\ud83d\ude0d<\/p> <p>Genauso war es auch auf unserer Tour zu den Puritama Hotsprings. Auch hier hatten wir wieder den krassen Kontrast zwischen der trockenen Steinw\u00fcste, in der lediglich ein paar Kakteen wachsen und der gr\u00fcnen Oase am Fluss. Auf unserem Weg am Flusslauf entlang sahen wir wieder unfassbar viele Tiere und verschiedenste Pflanzenarten. Nach einigen Kilometern erreichten wir dann die Hotsprings, wobei wir immer wieder kleine Naturpools passierten, in denen die Einheimischen badeten. An den Hotsprings angekommen hatten wir Zeit, um in einer der warmen Quellen zu baden und konnten dazu noch leckere Snacks, frische S\u00e4fte und guten Chilenischen Wein genie\u00dfen. Auf jeder unserer Touren bekamen wir so leckeres Essen aufgetischt, welches die Mitarbeiter vom Explora Hotel immer schon f\u00fcr uns am Ziel bereitstellten. \ud83e\udd29\ud83d\udc4d\ud83c\udffd<\/p>\n[gallery _orderbyrandom=\"false\" ids=\"696,697,698,699,700,702,703,704,705\"]\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Mein erstes Mal reiten und der Volcano Blanco<\/h3> <p>Ein weiteres besonderes Highlight stand ein paar Tage sp\u00e4ter auf dem Programm - ich sollte zum ersten Mal reiten! \ud83d\ude0d Und das nicht nur auf der Wiese, sondern mitten durch die W\u00fcste. Es war eine grandiose Erfahrung und es wird definitiv nicht das letzte Mal gewesen sein! Im Anschluss haben wir ein paar Stunden an den 4 riesigen Pools des Explora Hotels verbracht, wieder leckeren Wein an der Bar getrunken und den Abend in einem der beiden gro\u00dfen Whirpools ausklingen lassen - was gibt es denn Sch\u00f6neres? \ud83d\ude48<\/p> <p>Direkt am n\u00e4chsten Tag ging es dann auch actionreich weiter und wir unternahmen gemeinsam mit Explora und unserem Guide David die Tour zum Volcano Blanco - auf bis zu 4600&nbsp;m H\u00f6he. Die Tour startete direkt mit einem Highlight, denn wir besuchten eine Lagune mit vielen Flamingos in ihrem nat\u00fcrlichen Lebensraum. Es ist unfassbar beruhigend, diesen Tieren in ihrem \"Alltag\" zuzuschauen. \ud83d\ude01&nbsp; 30min Autofahrt sp\u00e4ter erreichten wir die n\u00e4chste Sensation - die Geysire von Tatio. Hier kann man die wirklich beeindruckende Kraft der Erde sehen, welche kochendes Wasser aus dem Boden schie\u00dft. Von hier aus begann auch unsere Wanderung, welche wieder von einem unglaublichen Kontrast gepr\u00e4gt war. Beginnend wieder in der Steinw\u00fcste ohne jegliche Pflanzen ging es hinunter zum Fluss, welchem wir w\u00e4hrend der gesamten Wanderung folgten. Umso weiter wir liefen, desto gr\u00fcner wurde es und desto mehr Tiere sahen wir. Au\u00dferdem tauchten am Wegesrand auch immer wieder kleinere Geysire auf. Als wir den Volcano Blanco erreichten waren wir alle erst einmal etwas verwirrt - der Volcano Blanco ist n\u00e4mlich auch ein Geysir, welcher sich im Laufe der Jahrhunderte aufgrund der hohen Mineralien-Konzentration im Wasser selbst immer weiter aufget\u00fcrmt und dann verschlossen hat. Auf ihm konnten wir ein unglaubliches Farbenspiel entdecken, welches durch die vielen Mineralien entsteht, die das Wasser aus den unteren Erdschichten hervorholt.&nbsp;<\/p> <p>Dies blieb jedoch nicht unser letztes Highlight und so sahen wir am Fluss auch noch Ansammlungen von zehntausenden von Fliegen (was in Live wirklich beeindruckend war). Zum Schluss der Tour erreichten wir dann ein gro\u00dfes Gr\u00fcnland, wo wir hunderte Vicunjas (die wilden \"Vorfahren\" der Lamas) in freier Wildbahn sahen - teilweise aus nicht mal 50&nbsp;m Entfernung. Am Auto erwartete uns dann auch wieder ein Buffet, mit frischem Obst, leckeren S\u00e4ften, Snacks und einem Sandwich, welches wir dann mit Blick auf die wilden Vicunjas a\u00dfen. Kann das Leben besser sein? \ud83e\udd70 Vielen Dank an das Explora Hotel f\u00fcr diese unfassbaren Erlebnisse! \ud83d\ude4c\ud83c\udffc<\/p> <p>Wenn euch die Bilder und die Touren zusagen, dann kann ich euch nur w\u00e4rmstens empfehlen, einmal das Explora Hotel anzuschauen. Es bietet euch neben einer grandiosen Unterkunft t\u00e4gliche Erlebnisse, die man als Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience beschreiben kann!!! \ud83d\ude4c\ud83d\ude0d<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.explora.com\/atacama-logde\/c\" > Zum Explora Hotel <\/a>\n[gallery _orderbyrandom=\"false\" ids=\"707,714,713,653,654,655,656,657,658,659,660,661,662,665,666\"]\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">5649 m - mein bisher h\u00f6chster Berg! \u26f0<\/h3> <p>Einige Tage sp\u00e4ter hatte Moritz frei und wir konnten mit ihm gemeinsam eine \"Privattour\" unternehmen. Er mietete einen Jeep in der Stadt und fr\u00fch am Morgen brachen wir auf in Richtung Cerro Toco. Wir fuhren mit dem Jeep bis auf etwa 5200&nbsp;m H\u00f6he und parkten ihn unmittelbar neben dem Observat\u00f3rio James Ax - dem dritth\u00f6chsten Observatorium der Welt! Ich war verwundert, dass es der Jeep \u00fcberhaupt so weit hoch schaffte - ab etwa 5000&nbsp;m sp\u00fcrte man jedoch wie der Jeep mit jedem Meter H\u00f6he mehr zu k\u00e4mpfen hatte.&nbsp;\ud83d\ude48<\/p> <p>Von dort aus ging es dann f\u00fcr uns zu Fu\u00df die letzten 450&nbsp;m hoch. Was sich normalerweise nach einer einfachen Wanderung anh\u00f6rt, ist auf dieser H\u00f6he definitiv alles andere als leicht! Zwar hatten wir keine Probleme mit unserer Kondition, wir sp\u00fcrten jedoch wie unser Herz immer st\u00e4rker schlug und auch der Kopf mit steigender H\u00f6he immer st\u00e4rker zu schmerzen begann. Dennoch legten wir den Weg bis zum Gipfel in etwa einer Stunde zur\u00fcck, was laut Moritz sonst bis zu zwei Stunden dauern kann. Ich denke, wir haben uns mittlerweile schlichtweg an die H\u00f6he gew\u00f6hnt, weil wir die letzten Wochen auch in Peru immer wieder auf bis zu 4000&nbsp;m H\u00f6he waren. Ich finde es nach wie vor unglaublich, wie hoch die Berge und vor allem die St\u00e4dte hier in S\u00fcdamerika liegen.&nbsp;\ud83d\ude33<\/p> <p>Von oben hatten wir eine unglaubliche Sicht auf das Umland und konnten auf der anderen Seite sogar nach Bolivien blicken! Au\u00dferdem gab es zur Erholung noch eine ganz besondere Delikatesse: getrocknetes Lamafleisch. H\u00f6rt sich ekelhaft an, sieht ekelhaft aus und riecht auch ekelhaft - aber es schmeckt unfassbar lecker! \ud83d\ude02 Nach 30min Erholung und vielen Fotos &amp; Videos sp\u00e4ter machten wir uns an den Abstieg und st\u00fcrmten in gerade einmal 30min wieder zum Auto - was ein Erlebnis!<\/p> <p>Nachdem wir anschlie\u00dfend ein paar Stunden zum Ausruhen brauchten, sind wir erst am Abend wieder los. Dieses Mal ging es mitten in die W\u00fcste, wo wir mit Moritz' Cousin die Sterne mit einem gro\u00dfen Teleskop betrachteten. Leider konnten wir aufgrund des Vollmondes die Sterne nicht wirklich sehen, daf\u00fcr habe ich aber ein klasse Bild vom Mond mit meinem Handy machen k\u00f6nnen! \ud83d\ude33<\/p>\n[gallery _orderbyrandom=\"false\" ids=\"667,668,673,669,670,671,672,674,675\"]\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Das Lama-Fest - eine ganz besondere Tradition!<\/h3> <p>Der Tag der Heimreise n\u00e4hrte sich wie im Flug, da wir so viele Dinge unternahmen. Kurz zuvor \u00fcberraschte uns Moritz jedoch noch einmal mit einem ganz besonderen Plan: Seine Familie lud uns ein, sie auf das Lama-Fest einer befreundeten Familie im nahegelegenen Dorf zu begleiten. Beim Lama-Fest finden sich alle Familienangeh\u00f6rigen, weiter entfernte Verwandte und Freunde zusammen, um gemeinsam f\u00fcr das Wohl der Tiere zu feiern und sie zu ehren. Au\u00dferdem bekommen die Lamas hierbei ihren bunten Schmuck und eine Markierung, damit man ihre Herkunft bestimmen kann. Das Fest dauerte den ganzen Tag und neben sehr viel Bier und Gesang gab es hin und wieder eine Zeremonie. Das Highlight war die \"Schm\u00fcckung\" und Markierung der Lamas, Ziegen und sp\u00e4ter auch der Schafe. Obendrein wurde zum Ende unter allen flei\u00dfigen Teilnehmern jeweils ein Tier verschenkt. Wir h\u00e4tten sogar auch eines gewonnen, wenn wir nicht ein paar Tage sp\u00e4ter schon wieder abgereist w\u00e4ren! \ud83d\ude02 Es war super interessant diese Tradition der einheimischen Familien mitzuerleben und vor allem ihre Gastfreundschaft.&nbsp;\ud83d\udc4f<\/p> <p>Als wir ein paar Tage sp\u00e4ter dann schon wieder abreisten, a\u00dfen wir noch einmal gemeinsam mit Moritz' Familie zu Abend und wurden anschlie\u00dfend verabschiedet. Moritz Oma hatte Janet sogar noch einen Pullover und mir eine M\u00fctze gestrickt! \ud83d\ude0d Jetzt haben wir endlich auch einmal traditionelle Kleidung aus S\u00fcdamerika.&nbsp;\u263a\ufe0f Insgesamt war es eine grandiose Zeit in Chile und ich danke meinem Freund Moritz und seiner Familie vielmals f\u00fcr seine\/ihre Gastfreundschaft und die vielen tollen Erfahrungen, die wir sammeln durften! \u2764\ufe0f<\/p>\n[gallery _orderbyrandom=\"false\" columns=\"4\" ids=\"676,677,678,679\"]","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/max-haase.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/648","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/max-haase.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/max-haase.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/max-haase.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/max-haase.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=648"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/max-haase.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/648\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5689,"href":"https:\/\/max-haase.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/648\/revisions\/5689"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/max-haase.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5870"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/max-haase.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=648"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/max-haase.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=648"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/max-haase.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=648"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}