4 Nov 2025
San Pedro de Atacama
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MOUNTAIN EXPERIENCES
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MORE ADVENTURE
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NATURE AND ECOTOURISM
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STARGAZING
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WINE AND GASTRONOMY
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PARKS AND NATURE RESERVES
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TYPICIAL CUISINE
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OBSERVATION OF FLORA, FAUNA, AND LANDSCAPES
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OBSERVATORIES
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OUTDOOR LIFE
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CULTURE AND HERITAGE
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HOT SPRINGS
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INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
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FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
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PALEONTOLOGY AND ARCHEOLOGY
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RURAL TOURISM
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ASTROTOURISM
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ADVENTURE AND SPORTS
Updated on 21 de November, 2025
Epicenter of the Atacama Desert
From San Pedro de Atacama, you can explore the Atacama Desert in depth, the driest desert in the world. Among its attractions are the impressive Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley) and the Tatio Geysers, where the Earth breathes. Don’t forget to visit the Quebrada de Jerez and the Termas de Puritama for a day of rest and nature.
There are also its salt flats and lagoons, where you can see flamingos in Chaxa, admire the Miscanti and Miñiques Lagoons, and float in Cejar and Baltinache. And astrotourism fans can take night tours under one of the clearest skies on the planet and visit the ALMA Observatory, the most important radio telescope on the planet.
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Plan your trip to San Pedro de Atacama
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Santiago
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San Pedro de Atacama
How to get there
How to get there by air
Fly to El Loa Airport in Calama (CJC), with direct flights from Santiago. From there, you must travel 100 km (1 hour 30 minutes) along Route 23. Another option is Antofagasta Airport (ANF), located 315 km (4 hours) away.
How to get there by land
From Santiago, you must drive along Route 5 North (1,530 km, 22 hours) to Calama, a trip that you should plan in several stages. From Calama, the final stretch is 100 km along Route 23 (1 hour 30 minutes), which you can do by bus, transfer, or private vehicle.
Must-Know Tips
Bring light clothing for the day and warm clothing for the cold nights. The altitude can affect you, so hydrate well and rest upon arrival. In summer, book in advance due to high demand, while in winter temperatures drop considerably, a fundamental aspect if you are going to take a night tour.
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