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[S2 – Eps. 55] I’m FLOATING!! in Laguna Baltinache, Chile
EDITORIAL SUMMARY
A solo ride around San Pedro de Atacama leads from Valle de la Luna to Laguna Baltinache. The episode pairs motorcycle travel in Chile’s Atacama Desert with a stop at salty pools where floating is part of the experience.
About this film
Part of Itchy Boots’ second season, Patagonia to Peru, this 11-minute episode follows the creator’s solo journey around the world on a Royal Enfield Himalayan named Dhanno. The focus here is a short exploration around San Pedro de Atacama, with the motorcycle ride connecting two named destinations and the lagoon providing a distinct pause in the day’s travel. The description foregrounds the unusual buoyancy of Laguna Baltinache’s pools: their high salt content makes it possible to float. It is a compact travel episode grounded in riding and a specific desert destination, rather than a general overview of the region.
The journey
The ride begins with a passage through Valle de la Luna, after which the route continues to Laguna Baltinache. Both stops are in the area around San Pedro de Atacama, Chile. The journey’s sequence is clear: first the ride through Valle de la Luna, then onward to the salt pools. At Laguna Baltinache, the emphasis shifts from travelling by motorcycle to the water itself, where the saltiness allows the rider to float. This combination gives the episode its simple travel arc, linking a motorcycle exploration of the Atacama Desert with time at a distinctive natural feature.
What to expect
- A solo motorcycle journey on a Royal Enfield Himalayan.
- A ride through Valle de la Luna near San Pedro de Atacama.
- A stop at Laguna Baltinache and its highly salty, buoyant pools.
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