Parcela Agricola- Patrimonial in the village of Bethlehem, the Chilean altiplano

Located in one of the most emblematic villages of the Chilean altiplano, this 2.04-hectare agricultural plot offers a unique opportunity for those who seek to invest in an environment of high heritage, cultural and natural value.

Environment and heritage

The land is set in Bethlehem, a small pre-cordillerano house located 3,270 metres above sea level, 70 km from Putre and 144 km from Arica. Recognized for its colonial architecture in adobe and its traditional layout, Bethlehem has been declared a National Monument for its cultural richness and landscape beauty.
Among its main attractions are the Church of St. James the Apostle, the Church of the Virgin of the Candelaria and the Pucará of Bethlehem, in addition to its proximity to the Lauca National Park, the National Reserve Las Vicinas and the Quebrada Natural Monument of Cardones.

The people celebrate every July 25 their most important holiday in honor of San Santiago, local patron, on which occasion the whole community meets around ancestral traditions, music and altiplanic dances.

Field characteristics

Total area: 2.04 hectares
Own role: 4310-44
Use and type of soil: Agricultural
Location: Inside the Lauca National Park (one of the few private properties inside the park)
Topography: Irregular, with natural terraces
Solar exhibition: East side, very sunny
Distance to asphalt: 100 meters
Access: Requires servitude management
Perimetral closure: Pires and tunals
Access address: No

Natural resources

Water rights: 1,392 development actions (232 hrs / month)
Water ring: 250 meters along the channel of Misaña
Vegetation: Altoandine bushes and pajonal - tola, chachacoma, festuca, brava straw, alfalfa and oregano.
Local Fauna: Guanacos, vicnias, foxes culpeo, vizcachas, pumas, tarucas and Andean condors.

Environment and accessibility

Path: Asphalt, in good condition all year round
Nearest city: Putre (40 km)
Nearest airport: Arica (2 ½ to 3 hours travel)
Public transport: Buses La Paloma
Telecommunications sign: Yes

Value and potential

The land does not pay contributions or common costs, and does not present legal prohibitions. Its location within the Lauca National Park makes it an exceptional property, ideal for projects of nature tourism, conservation, research or traditional mountain agriculture.

Looking for a place with history, biodiversity and projection?
This plot in Bethlehem is a unique opportunity to be part of the living heritage of the Chilean altiplano.

View Fact SheetTechnical details of the property

General information

Type: Parcelas, Propiedades Turísticas
Location: Putre, Arica y Parinacota Region
Area: 2.04 ha

Access

Access road: Paved
Distance to paved road: 0.1 km
Public transport: Yes
How to get there: Paved road in good condition all year round; the property is 100 m from the pavement.

Distances

Putre: 40 km
Arica: 144 km
Arica Airport: 2 h 45 min

Utilities

Water: FeasibilityWater rights of 1,392 shares (232 hours a month); the water source is the Misaña canal, which borders the property.
Water rights: Registered
Mobile signal: Good

Land & nature

Topography: Irregular, stepped in natural terraces, on a very sunny east-facing slope; at 3,270 m a.s.l.
Land use: Agricultural
Water bodies: 250 m bordering the Misaña canal on the east side, fed from the Belén ravine.
Flora: High-Andean scrub and bunchgrass with tola, chachacoma, paja brava and fescues; cushion grasses and native crops of alfalfa and oregano.
Fauna: Guanaco, vicuña, culpeo fox, vizcacha, puma, taruca and Andean condor.
Nearby activities and attractions: Located within Lauca National Park. Nearby: the town of Belén (a National Monument), heritage churches, the Pucará of Belén and Lupica, branches of the Inca Road, Quebrada de Cardones Natural Monument and Las Vicuñas National Reserve.
Perimeter fencing: Perimeter fencing with stone walls (pircas) and prickly pear hedges (tunales).