San Pedro De Atacama
In pre-Columbian times, San Pedro de Atacama was a stopover of the trade route from the Andes to the coast. At the beginning of the 20th century, it became an essential stop in transporting cattle from Argentina to the saltpeter of the desert. The large quantities of quartz and copper obtained from this region are believed to bring good vibes and positive energy to the local population.
Visit the small colonial Church of San Pedro, dating back to the 17th century, built with artisan materials such as adobe, cactus wood, and leather strips. San Pedro de Atacama is considered one of the best places in the world to observe the stars.
The Valle de la Luna
Located 15 km west of San Pedro de Atacama, the Moon Valley takes its name from the lunar appearance of its rock formations that have been eroded for millions of years. From here, you can see some volcanoes such as Licacanbur, Acamarachi, Aguas Calientes, etc.
Forget everything and marvel at the beautiful sunset in the Valley of the Moon, a spectacle of colors that spreads over the desert.
Geysers of El Tatio
The world’s highest geothermal field at 4,300 meters above sea level. In this stunning location surrounded by volcanoes and mountains, get ready to admire a freezing dawn among the craters and geysers of El Tatio, where the water that flows from the earth has a temperature higher than 85 °C.
Salar de Atacama
Salar de Atacama is located 55 km away from San Pedro de Atacama and has a size of 300,000 km2, making it the largest salt flat in Chile. Under the salt flat, there is a lake, which has allowed, in places where the salt flat has been opened, the creation of small lagoons that have become the habitat of different species of animals, particularly flamingos.
Miscanti and Miñiques Lagoons
Also known as the "Altiplanic Lagoons.” The Miscanti and Miñiques Lagoons, 13.4 km2 and 1.5 km2 of surface, respectively, are between 4,115 and 4,120 meters above sea level. These blue surface lagoons have been formed by groundwater from the snow melting from the volcanoes of the same name, Cerro Miscanti and Cerro Miñiques. In this natural landscape, it is common to encounter wildlife such as flamingos, vicuñas, and foxes.
