Caspana

The village sits at 3,200 meters above sea level in the Atacama Desert region, featuring traditional adobe houses with thatched roofs and agricultural terraces.

The settlement dates back to pre-Columbian times when it served as an important Aymara community, maintaining its agricultural practices through constructed terraces.

Residents celebrate the feast of San Lorenzo annually with traditional music, dances, and local dishes while speaking both Spanish and Aymara languages.

Access to the community requires private transportation or guided tours from Calama, with local families offering basic accommodation options for visitors.

The agricultural system includes high-altitude cultivation of potatoes and corn at 3,200 meters, using methods passed down through multiple generations.

Location: Calama

Elevation above the sea: 3,200 m

GPS coordinates: -22.33470,-68.21280

Latest update: March 7, 2025 09:03