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El Tatio Geyser Field featuring landscape views and tranquil scenes
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San Pedro de Atacama: Etno-Stargazing Tour with Transfer

San Pedro de Atacama: Etno-Stargazing Tour with Transfer

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
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Price is ￥6,048 per adult
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5 Fantastic in Atacama Desert in 3 Days

5 Fantastic in Atacama Desert in 3 Days

Activity duration is 3 days
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Price is ￥31,112 per adult
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San Pedro de Atacama: Etno-Stargazing Tour with Transfer

San Pedro de Atacama: Etno-Stargazing Tour with Transfer

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥6,048 per adult
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Hiking Cerro Toco

Hiking Cerro Toco

Activity duration is 8 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥31,750 per adult*
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San Pedro Atacama: Baltinache Lagoons

San Pedro Atacama: Baltinache Lagoons

Activity duration is 5 hours
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Price is ￥7,906 per adult
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What to do in San Pedro de Atacama

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Plaza de San Pedro de Atacama

You can find out about the history of San Pedro de Atacama when you stop by Plaza de San Pedro de Atacama. You can seek out the local tours in this quaint area.

Plaza de San Pedro de Atacama
Valle de la Luna showing desert views

Valley of the Moon

Treat your eyes to the variety of colors in a deserted valley that looks like a scene from a science fiction movie.

Valley of the Moon
Second oldest church in Chile, completed in the 17th century in San Pedro de Atacama, town in the middle of the arid Atacama desert

San Pedro Church

San Pedro Church is just one of the places to see in San Pedro de Atacama, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? You can seek out the local tours in this quaint area.

San Pedro Church
Amazing scenery is everywhere in the Atacama, but this valley is particularly stunning and close to San Pedro de Atacama. You can take hikes through the valley, climb sand dunes, or simply enjoy the landscape from prominent viewpoints.

Valle Da La Muerte

Explore the great outdoors at Valle Da La Muerte, a lovely green space in San Pedro de Atacama. You can seek out the local tours in this quaint area.

Valle Da La Muerte
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Piedra del Coyote Overlook

Explore the great outdoors at Piedra del Coyote Overlook, a lovely green space in San Pedro de Atacama. You can seek out the local tours in this quaint area.

Piedra del Coyote Overlook
Cejar Lagoon featuring swimming and a sandy beach as well as an individual male

Cejar Lagoon

Float effortlessly in the salt water of this extraordinary lagoon situated in the heart of Atacama’s salt plains.

Cejar Lagoon
Arco Iris Valley showing desert views

Arco Iris Valley

Spend hours clambering over the cliffs and hills of this vast rock formation to view its spectacular natural colors.

Arco Iris Valley
Just outside San Pedro de Atacama are the ruins of a 12th-century fort built atop a promontory overlooking the Rio San Pedro. It was built by the Atacameños to protect themselves from the expanding Inca Empire, but the real threat came centuries later when the Conquistadors invaded and conquered the fortress in 1540

Pukara de Quitor Archaeological Site

You can find out about the history of San Pedro de Atacama with a trip to Pukara de Quitor Archaeological Site. You can seek out the local tours in this quaint area.

Pukara de Quitor Archaeological Site
Los Flamencos National Reserve

Los Flamencos National Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Los Flamencos National Reserve, a lovely green space in San Pedro de Atacama. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.

Los Flamencos National Reserve

Popular day trips from San Pedro de Atacama

Antofagasta

Antofagasta

El Tatio Geyser Field featuring tranquil scenes, a pond and animals

Calama

Machuca featuring landscape views, tranquil scenes and cuddly or friendly animals

Machuca

Toconao

Toconao

El Tatio Geyser Field which includes a sunset, mountains and snow

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Frequently asked questions

Is San Pedro de Atacama worth visiting?
Whether you're planning to discover the local charm and cultural hotspots or try unique foods and venture into nature, there's no shortage of things to do in San Pedro de Atacama.
How do I spend a day in San Pedro de Atacama?
Piedra del Coyote Overlook and Meteorite Museum are two excellent places to begin your adventures. Be sure to check out the dining and shopping options in San Pedro de Atacama while you're here too.
What is the top tourist attraction in San Pedro de Atacama?
The top tourist attraction in San Pedro de Atacama is Piedra del Coyote Overlook, so make sure to add it to your sightseeing agenda.
Is three days enough to stay in San Pedro de Atacama?
Three days will give you time to check out some popular city attractions, such as Piedra del Coyote Overlook, Meteorite Museum and San Pedro Church. The average stay in San Pedro de Atacama is four days. If you feel the urge to extend your getaway, Rio Grande isn't far away.
What are some activities to do in San Pedro de Atacama with kids?
Planning what to do in San Pedro de Atacama with kids is easier than ever. Whether you have teenagers or little ones, there's no shortage of family-friendly tours and attractions to keep everyone entertained here.

What to do in San Pedro de Atacama for adults?
Adults of all ages will have plenty of things to do in San Pedro de Atacama. Whether you're into art, history, outdoor adventures or just love discovering new places, there's something here for everyone.
Are there free things to do in San Pedro de Atacama?
One of the top ways to discover free things to do in San Pedro de Atacama is to ask a local tour guide. You'll get insider views on exciting neighborhoods, parks and other highlights you can experience without getting your cash out. Piedra del Coyote Overlook is one place that doesn't charge an entrance fee.