Trip to San Pedro de Atacama
An oasis under Licancabur
San Pedro de Atacama (2,440 m above sea level) is probably the most famous tourist town in northern Chile. And deservedly so. You can make a whole range of great trips around the breathtaking landscape and it is also a great starting point for the famous trip to Bolivia's southwestern Altiplano, most of which falls within the Eduardo Avaroa National Park.
1 day
Walk to Pucara de Quitor
Ideal for exploring around San Pedro de Atacama is a walk to the ruins of the ancient Indian settlement of Pucara de Quitor
Hike to Pucara de Quitor
Indian monument at San Pedro
The most popular short trip from San Pedro de Atacama is a walk through the valley of the eponymous San Pedro river to the ruins of the ancient Inca fortress of Pucara de Quitor. Perhaps more than the ruins themselves, you will be captivated by the beautiful views of the river valley and the majestic volcano on the horizon. continue reading
Day 2
A large cycle circuit around San Pedro de Atacama
If you feel like visiting the surroundings, check out the all-day cycling circuit around San Pedro, such as Garganta del Diablo, Valle del Muerto and the most famous Valle de la Luna. Alternatively, you can greatly simplify it if you only take a trip to the Moon Valley with a local travel. However, you will miss a number of interesting experiences
Bike trip around San Pedro de Atacama
Cycling through the Atacama Desert
For most tourists, the desert town of San Pedro de Atacama is just a starting point for the world-famous Tatio geysers or the volcanic Bolivian Altiplano. At the same time, there are a number of interesting locations around this city, which you can visit during one long day as part of a cycling trip. You will enjoy the abundant views of this amazing surreal landscape of weathered multicolored ridges and you will find that you may have spent unnecessarily few days on San Pedro. continue reading
Day 3
A trip to the Tatio geysers
Probably the most famous trip and relatively tiring is a trip to the world-famous geysers Tatio. You drive a lot in the dark to be there at sunrise. On the way back, you will find several other interesting stops, such as the beautiful church in Machuca.
A tour of the El Tatio geyser
The most famous Chilean geysers
El Tatio Geysers (4,270 m above sea level) is one of the biggest attractions offered by the Chilean side of the Altiplán. In addition, this largest geyser field in the Southern Hemisphere is picturesquely situated in a volcanic landscape with typical fauna and flora. If you don't mind getting up early and very cold before sunrise, be sure to go on a trip from San Pedro de Atacama. continue reading
Tour of Machuca
A magical church on the Altiplan
Machuca (4,020 m above sea level) is a small Indian village on the Chilean side of the Altiplano. It is known only for its beautiful church. If it weren't for the roads to Tatio Geyser, hardly anyone would find their way here. continue reading
Day 4
Canyon of Jerez and Salar de Atacama
The next day you can explore, for example, the vast Salar de Atacama or the little-known but beautiful canyon Jerez
Hike through Jerez canyon
A beautiful Atacam oasis
The landscape around San Pedro de Atacama offers not only bizarre rock formations, salars or volcanic geysers, but also a number of beautiful canyons. Quebrada de Jerez (sometimes referred to as Valle de Jere) is one of the best accessible and least visited canyons. The hiking trail starts in Toconau by bus or stop from the much larger San Pedro. continue reading
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