Shamanic flight

 Last summer for the third time I visited San Pedro de Atacama,  my favorite place in the world. This time, however I was working as a waitress, even so I could go to “santos carnavales ”errant small parties , carried from house to house in different ayllus, which are prepared with a year in advance and made at least 7 weeks before holy week which is why if a person is not the area will be difficult to know exactly what day and where it is.
this is one of the most deeply rooted traditions of this area and is developed in two stages: first is the chaya in which they dance, sing “coplas” and throw flour .The second stage is the  abandonment of house, here are three central characters, which are represented by men chosen by neighborhood: Mr. carnival, Mrs. carnival and the secretary.

To finish the Pujillay is buried, an ancient god of mythology Quechua that symbolizes prosperity and abundance, embodied in a doll are buried by invoking the Pachamama.

But are many tourists and locals go only  to drink  "aloha" . is a tradition that is worth living, but with respect and that many people go and do not capture the real meaning of this tradition.