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Galán volcano from El Peñón

Three trips to the Galán caldera, one of the largest in the world: lagoons and fumaroles, petroglyphs and canyons, or a full day to the Salar del Hombre Muerto.

These leave from El Peñón (Antofagasta de la Sierra), several hours from Fiambalá. They are usually combined with a night there.

Departure
El Peñón
Duration
5.5 to 11.5 h depending on the option
Vehicle
4x4
Altitude
Between 4,800 and 5,100 m

Route

Stops

  1. Laguna Cavi
  2. Laguna Grande
  3. Balcón Sur del Galán
  4. Lagunas del Pabellón
  5. Laguna Diamante y fumarolas
  6. Campo Las Tobas (petroglifos)depending on the weather or the option chosen
  7. Salar del Hombre Muertodepending on the weather or the option chosen

The Galán is a huge volcanic caldera in the Catamarca Puna. Its viewpoints give a sense of the size of the crater; inside there are lagoons, fumaroles and high-altitude wetlands. Three versions are offered from El Peñón.

Options

Caldera and lagoons

About 5.5 h · up to 4,800 m

Past Laguna Cavi and Laguna Grande to the Balcón Sur, overlooking the caldera and the Lagunas del Pabellón. Then into the caldera to see Laguna Diamante and the fumaroles.

Petroglyphs and canyons

About 9 h · up to 5,100 m

Through Antofagasta de la Sierra and the Campo Las Tobas petroglyphs, on through the Mirihuaca and Real Grande canyons, up to the western viewpoint and into the caldera. Back via the Balcón Sur and Laguna Grande.

Full day to the Salar del Hombre Muerto

About 11.5 h · up to 4,800 m

After the caldera, Laguna Diamante and the fumaroles, it continues to the Salar del Hombre Muerto through the Cañón de la Herradura, with the Potasio lagoons, the lithium mining area and the old Incahuasi mine.

Good to know

  • The route goes above 4,800 metres: spend at least one night in the area before going up.
  • Flamingos are often seen in summer, depending on the season.
  • Routes depend on the weather and the state of the roads.
  • Bring high-mountain clothing, water and food.

Who offers it

No published agency offers this tour yet.

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