Cerro Dragón, the largest urban dune in the world, is the most visited tourist attraction in the city of Iquique, its fine sands and the view of the Pacific Ocean, make the dune a perfect place to wait for the sunset, which will make your visit one of the best experiences in the Tarapacá region, it will undoubtedly leave you amazed!
The city of Iquique meets all the conditions for sandboarding, all year round.
Be part of a pioneer experience on the first fat biking tour in Chile during this 7-hour travel-to-trek adventure. Depart on a 3-hour picturesque drive to your amazingly vast departure point while relaxing in your driver-led vehicle. Float over the sand on a unique adventure in a remarkable setting for almost 10 miles (16km). Ride smoothly among gorgeous dunes that fall from the foothills of the Altiplano to the desert. Most of the route is on soft downhill or flat sand, with no climbing on the dunes. Flow down fast as you watch the beautiful desert in front of you. At the finish point your vehicle will be waiting for you with a fresh snack and natural juices from the nearby local town, where organic fruits grow. The maximum number of people per tour is 4 travelers with a minimum booking requirement of 2 travelers.Transportation, water, day backpack and specialized bilingual guide is included with access to your Mongoose Fat Bike and helmet.
There are great sand dunes within the city of Iquique (Cerro Dragón) and to the south part of the city as well; they are amazingly fun to slide on with the use of sandboards.
Take advantage of the nearby location with public transportation or your car to go sandboarding while at Iquique.
Iquique, Salar del Huasco National Park - Full day
The route to Salar del Huasco stands out from the local routes because of the easy way to access the Altiplano from Iquique. A road in very good condition takes us in some hours to more than 4.000 m, s.n.m. an area of specific biodiversity and very intense colors.