Trip to San Pedro de Atacama

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Updated: 17.12.2017

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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

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Hike to Pucara de Quitor

Indian monument at San Pedro

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| Altitude: 2 571 m / 8 435 ft

The most popular short trip from San Pedro de Atacama is a walk through the valley of the eponymous San Pedro… 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

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Bike trip around San Pedro de Atacama

Cycling through the Atacama Desert

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| Altitude: 2 525 m / 8 284 ft

For most tourists, the desert town of San Pedro de Atacama is just a starting point for the world-famous… 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.