San Pedro de Atacama
Chile · Antofagasta · 2438 m
Description
San Pedro de Atacama is a small adobe village at more than 2,400 meters above sea level and the main tourist hub of the Atacama Desert, the driest non-polar desert on Earth. The town is renowned for its spectacular desert landscapes, colorful lagoons, geysers, salt flats, and one of the clearest night skies in the world, offering exceptional conditions for stargazing. Its most famous attractions include the Valle de la Luna with its dramatic rock formations, the El Tatio Geysers, and the Salar de Atacama, home to flamingo-filled lagoons. San Pedro de Atacama combines extraordinary natural beauty, indigenous heritage, and breathtaking scenery, making it one of Chile's most remarkable destinations and the ideal gateway for exploring the Atacama Desert.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 3 to 6 days (optimal 4 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: October – March
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Valle de la Luna
- El Tatio Geysers(Day trip)
- Salar de Atacama & Los Flamencos National Reserve(Day trip)
- Stargazing Tours
- Laguna Cejar(Day trip)
- Piedras Rojas(Day trip)
- Miscanti & Miñiques Lagoons(Day trip)
- San Pedro de Atacama Historic Center & Church
- Valle de la Muerte
- Sandboarding in Valle de la Muerte
- Lagunas Escondidas de Baltinache(Day trip)
- Toconao Village(Day trip)
- Quebrada de Jere(Day trip)
- Puritama Hot Springs(Day trip)
- Rainbow Valley (Valle del Arcoíris)(Day trip)
- Yerbas Buenas Petroglyphs(Day trip)
- Licancabur Volcano(Day trip)
- Sairecabur Volcano(Day trip)
- Lascar Volcano(Day trip)
- Guatín Canyon(Day trip)
- Machuca Village(Day trip)
- Moon & Mars Landscape Photography
- Atacama Desert Multi-day Crossing(Multi-day trip)
- Uyuni Salt Flat Crossing (Bolivia)(Multi-day trip)
Getting there
- Airports:
- CJC