San Pedro de Atacama
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San Pedro de Atacama

Chile - Antofagasta

About this destination

San Pedro de Atacama is a magic village in the Atacama Desert, the driest place on earth. Known for the Valley of the Moon, geysers, salt flats and the best skies in the world for stargazing.

🔗 Official links

Check official sources for opening times, prices, temporary closures and other important information before your trip

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Seasons throughout the year

🔴 High season🟡 Shoulder season🟢 Low season

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Jan
70%
 
Feb
65%
 
Mar
75%
 
Apr
80%
 
May
40%
 
Jun
35%
 
Jul
30%
 
Aug
35%
 
Sep
70%
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Oct
75%
 
Nov
65%
 
Dec
70%

Places to visit

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San Pedro de Atacama Village

San Pedro de Atacama Village

Magic village with colonial architecture and a peaceful desert atmosphere

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Valley of the Moon

Valley of the Moon

Moon-like salt and clay formations with views of Licancabur volcano

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El Tatio Geysers

El Tatio Geysers

The largest field of active geysers in the world, at 4,300 metres

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Atacama Salt Flat

Atacama Salt Flat

The largest salt flat in Chile, with flamingos and coloured lagoons

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ALMA Observatory

ALMA Observatory

The largest astronomical observatory in the world, on top of the desert

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📍 How to get there

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🏨 Hotels

Hotel Casa Don Juan

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🕐 Opening hours: 24 hours

📞 Contact: +56 61 222 3333

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Hotel Altiplanico

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🕐 Opening hours: 24 hours

📞 Contact: +56 61 333 4444

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🍽️ Restaurants

Adobe

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💰 Estimated price: $20-40

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Café del Lago

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💰 Estimated price: $15-30

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🚗 Transport

✈️ Flights

From: Santiago
Duration: 2 hours
Price: $100-200

🚌 Buses

From: Santiago
Duration: 16 hours
Price: $25-40
Schedule: Night departures
Route: Santiago - Calama - San Pedro de Atacama

🚕 Taxis

Name: Taxi San Pedro
Plate: SPA-001
📞 Contact: +56 9 1111 2222


🎯 Tours

Atacama Tours

📍 Places they visit: Valley of the Moon, Death Valley, El Tatio Geysers, Atacama Salt Flat

🕐 Horario: 4:00 AM - 8:00 PM

📞 Phone: +56 9 3333 4444

Astro Tour Chile

📍 Places they visit: ALMA Observatory, Stargazing tours, Valley of the Moon

🕐 Horario: 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM

📞 Phone: +56 9 4444 5555

🍽️ Typical dishes and drinks

Taste the traditional flavours of this region

Cazuela de Llama

Cazuela de Llama

Humitas

Humitas

Pisco Sour

Pisco Sour

Recommended products for your trip

Essential items we recommend packing for San Pedro de Atacama

Water bottle with built-in filter

Water bottle with built-in filter

Ideal for staying hydrated in the Atacama Desert or during the Torres del Paine treks.

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Thermal base layer (first layer)

Thermal base layer (first layer)

Thermal top and bottom garments to cope with the extreme cold of Patagonia or nights in Atacama.

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Type L / C power adapter

Type L / C power adapter

Adapter with three aligned round pins, compatible with Chilean sockets (220V).

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