The Open Road Journal
Road Trip: Why We're Obsessed (And You Should Be Too)
Forget the airport hassle and the rigid schedules. For us, road tripping isn't just travel—it's the only way to go.
Pisagua, Chile
Pisagua, Chile
Pisagua is a port on the Chilean Pacific Ocean, located in the municipality of Huara in the Tarapacá region of northern Chile.
Paso de Jama
The climb was relentless and breathtaking. In about an hour, the truck chewed through the altitude, pushing us past the thin air barrier and up toward 4500 m. The landscape shifted from scrubland to an alien world of ochre mountains and stark white salares (salt flats). We passed through high-altitude settlements like Susques, places that feel like they defy gravity and civilization.
La Tirana and Pica as day trip destinations from Iquique
It all begins La Tirana (Spanish: La Tirana) is a town in Chile,with an idea. about 72 kilometers inland from the port of Iquique. The city is famous for its religious festival honoring Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
La Estación Restaurant in Pozo Almonte
The La Estación restaurant is located in the Pampa del Tamarugal, specifically in Pozo Almonte. Its cozy and familiar atmosphere makes it a perfect destination to enjoy a delicious meal. The decoration of the place is unique, with a varied collection of antiques that capture the attention of customers. In addition, the restaurant offers outdoor spaces outside of Pozo Almonte, allowing you to appreciate the natural beauty of the area while savoring an exquisite meal.
Humberstone
Humberstone is a ghost town in the Atacama Desert of Chile. Developed for the extraction of saltpeter, it is a national monument of Chile and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Factory.
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