Neighborhood
San Pedro de Atacama
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San Pedro de Atacama is a charming desert town that acts as the main hub for travelers seeking to explore the Atacama Desert's surreal landscapes, including salt flats, geysers, and high-altitude lagoons. The town itself features narrow, dusty streets lined with adobe buildings housing craft markets, restaurants, and tour agencies. Visitors can arrange excursions to iconic sites like Valle de la Luna and El Tatio Geysers. The town's relaxed atmosphere and stunning backdrop of the Licancabur volcano make it a memorable base for adventure and stargazing.
Don't miss
- Stroll through the central plaza and browse local artisan markets for alpaca wool goods and lapis lazuli jewelry.
- Book a tour to Valle de la Luna to see dramatic moon-like rock formations and catch the sunset.
- Join a stargazing tour to observe the pristine night sky, one of the clearest in the world.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit San Pedro de Atacama
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inShared Transfer from Calama Airport to San Pedro de Atacama4.2★ · 27 travelersFree cancellationFrom$29 per personSee dates →
Most bookedThe Roofless Experience San Pedro de Atacama Stargazing Tour4.9★ · 561 travelers2–3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$65 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleGong Bath in the Magic Forest in San Pedro de Atacama5★ · 105 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$45 per personSee dates →More attractions in San Pedro De Atacama