Step back in time and discover the ancient civilizations that lived centuries ago in Northern Chile. Walk in the footsteps of the Aymara Indians and see their ancient petroglyphs and geoglyphs, marking stories on the walls of the Azapa Valley. Visit the Archaeological Museum to see the remarkable Chinchorro Indian mummies and finally, the famous burial grounds at Chilpe.

Step back in time and discover the ancient civilizations that lived centuries ago in Northern Chile. Walk in the footsteps of the Aymara Indians and see their ancient petroglyphs and geoglyphs, marking stories on the walls of the Azapa Valley. Visit the Archaeological Museum to see the remarkable Chinchorro Indian mummies and finally, the famous burial grounds at Chilpe.

Departing for the Azapa Valley,  you'll visit archaeological sites with artistic and cultural manifestations of pre-Hispanic cultures, demonstrated in the many geoglyphs and petroglyphs. Visit Atoca and Cerro Sagrado where the Aymara Indians often carried out their rites to Pachamama, the earth goddess.

Continue to the Pukará de San Lorenzo, the ruins of a defensive pre-Inca fort. Upon arrival at the Archaeological Museum of San Miguel de Azapa, you'll have the opportunity to examine the important pieces of ceramic, textiles and tools of the ancient cultures, as well as the famed mummies of Chinchorro, which exceed 5,000 years of age.