This tour goes to Valle del Limarí to visit the Fray Jorge National Park, where it is possible to appreciate the most diverse animal species and its extensive protected wild area that covers 9,959 hectares (24,609 ac), which show an extraordinary natural phenomenon: a Valdivian-like forest in a desert coastal zone declared World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO.
Afterwards, a traditional lunch to then go to the archeological park called Valle del Encanto, declared Historic Monument in 1973. This park is characterized for being a prehistoric site with petroglyphs, pictographs, piedras tacitas and mortars from the Molle culture.
This vineyard is a pioneer winery that began in 1993 with the first plantations in one of the most promising and further North valleys of Chile: the Valle del Limarí. After appreciating and seeing the different kinds of vineyards presented by experts, moment to enjoy the Chilean wine in a genuine underground wine cellar.
The excursion continues to the Valle del Encanto National Monument. Here is the antique native settling in which remain important archeological vestiges such as the petroglyphs, pictographs, piedras tacitas or mortars. This place was discovered in 1946 and was declared a National Monument on February 5th, 1973.
Finally, visit to one of the most ancient towns of Chile: Barraza. Its history is closely related to its parish church, Chilean National Monument designed by Joaquín Toesca. Its characteristic Spanish architecture and sketch has been preserved until today. Later, lunch at the restaurant Cabildo Abierto, beautiful place with adobe walls and types of petroglyphs that create a warm and alternative atmosphere.