Price per person:
CLP$ 54.000 per person.
Bestseller
Saltpeter Works and Oasis of Pica
5 / 5+100 reviews
Operative tour
If you cancel your reservation up to 24 hours before the start of the activity, we will refund you 100% of the reservation payment. No refunds will be issued on cancellation requests received after the indicated anticipation.
You can reschedule your booking without any additional cost until 24 hours before the beginning of the activiity.
Explore the Humberstone and Santa Laura saltpeter works, the oases of Pica and Matilla, and experience tradition at the Sanctuary of La Tirana.
Times:
Duration:
11 hours.
Minimum of passengers
Departure from 4 passengers.
Included:
pickup at your accommodation (urban area), shared transportation, lunch and Spanish-speaking guide.
What to bring:
comfortable shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, water, comfortable clothing, towel, bathing suit and snack.
Not included:
entrance fee to saltpeter works (CLP$ 4.000 adults, CLP$ 3.000 students, CLP$ 5.000 elderly people) and entrance fee to Cocha Resbaladero (CLP$ 7.000 per person).
Cancellation and rescheduling policy:
24 hours.
If you cancel your reservation up to 24 hours before the start of the activity, we will refund you 100% of the reservation payment. No refunds will be issued on cancellation requests received after the indicated anticipation.
Price
- Adult: CLP$ 54.000 per person.
- Child (age 4 to 10): CLP$ 43.000 per person.
- Infant (age 0 to 3 with chair): CLP$ 35.000 per person.
Embark on an unforgettable journey from Iquique, discovering the history and traditions of northern Chile. Your first stop will be at the Humberstone and Santa Laura saltpeter offices, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you’ll learn about the golden age of nitrate or “white gold” as you walk through historic buildings and industrial plants.
The trip continues across the impressive Pampa del Tamarugal until reaching the oasis of Pica, home to the Church of San Andrés. Later, we’ll visit the nearby oasis of Matilla, famous for its 18th-century Spanish wine press and the Church of San Antonio with its distinctive bell tower.
On the return journey, you’ll pass through Pozo Almonte and stop at the Sanctuary of La Tirana, the setting of the most important religious festival in northern Chile. To end the day, you’ll have time to relax at Cocha Resbaladero, the perfect spot to enjoy its thermal waters before heading back to Iquique.
*You can choose lunch between beef, chicken or vegetarian. Drinks and dessert are not included.
*The service includes a Spanish-speaking guide only. If you need an English-speaking guide or a guide who speaks another language, write us at reserva@denomades.com with your request.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to book Saltpeter Works and Oasis of Pica?
To book Saltpeter Works and Oasis of Pica, you must choose the date and follow the steps on the website. You can add more tours to your cart before confirming your booking.How far in advance should I book Saltpeter Works and Oasis of Pica?
We accept bookings up to 1 days in advance, subject to availability. Therefore, we recommend booking as early as possible to secure your spot.Is there a minimum number of people required?
A minimum of 4 people is required to confirm the service. If this number is not met, we will offer you the closest available dates or a full refund. The earlier you book, the more time we have to add passengers and confirm the departure.
Customer opinions about Saltpeter Works and Oasis of Pica
5/5
Overall rating
104
Total reviews
Fotos de viajeros
Rosa🇨🇱
06 August, 2025
Excelente experiencia muy buena la atención y todo el servicio en general Muchas gracias Atentos saludos
Marcela🇨🇱
25 July, 2025
muy linda experiencia, fácil de recorrer, limpia, con señalización adecuada, muy interesante recorrer parte de nuestra historia
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Orlando🇨🇱
27 June, 2025
Muy completo
Nathaly🇨🇱
01 June, 2025
Súper amable Sergio, muy buen tour!
Sofia🇨🇱
22 May, 2025
Soy vegetariana y olvidé avisar, de igual forma me prepararon un plato para el almuerzo. En general el tour fue excelente
CLP$ 54.000