Earlier this year I had the opportunity to travel to the Atacama Desert in Chile. Many hikes were had. Many were awesome. This one was probably the most awesome.
Copa Coya is an almost volcano. It tried, but never quite made it. Evidence of its attempt include geothermal springs and geysers nearby. If you’re touring the Atacama a lot of groups visit Copa Coya just for the geysers and springs. If you’re into hiking, skip the geysers and go for the hike. You can always take a dip in the hot springs after the hike. Continue reading