San Pedro de Atacama Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
San Pedro de Atacama
View some of the most fascinating natural elements you will ever see in this salty desert landscape reminiscent of a sci-fi film.

San Pedro de Atacama is a small town in the center of one of the world’s most spectacular geological landscapes. In the arid Atacama Desert, where rain has not touched much of the terrain for centuries, find all sorts of otherworldly features, from gurgling geysers and hot springs to moon-like valleys and salty lagoons full of flamingos.

Make the town a stopping point on the way to the National Flamingo Reserve. Here, find the remarkable Chaxa Lagoon and take photographs of flamingos and other colorful birds around the salty water.

Take a short trip to a terrain that looks like the harsh environment of space at the Valle de la Luna. Hike through its eerie lands full of natural statues, caves and white dry lakes. For a more colorful walk with fewer crowds, head to the Arco Iris Valley, which takes its name from the Spanish for “rainbow.”

Perhaps the most memorable experience is at sunrise in El Tatio Geyser Field, where jets of steam rise from volcanic openings in the crust. Enjoy a hot bath in a spring with a dreamlike backdrop of volcanoes forming a ring around the field.

Learn about humankind’s presence in the region at the elegant San Pedro Church and the Petroglifos de Hierbas Buenas. See the artistic imprints from Atacameño people.

The climate varies with the elevation of the attractions around the town, although the weather is always extremely dry. Prepare for mild altitude sickness, as the town rests at 7,900 feet (2,400 meters) above sea level.

This area is in northeastern Chile near the borders with Bolivia and Argentina. Fly to the small airport of Calama from Santiago, Antofagasta or Iquique. The airport is about 1 hour west of the town by bus. Many buses also travel here from cities across Argentina and Chile.

Viewing the sights of San Pedro de Atacama is like seeing the world through a kaleidoscope.

Diego de Almagro San Pedro de Atacama
Diego de Almagro San Pedro de Atacama
3 out of 5
Toconao 460, San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta
The price is AU$138 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$138
per night
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in San Pedro de Atacama. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (189 reviews)
"Nice hotel. No AC so during the day we were sweating inside the room. Very walkable with everything you need nearby. The breakfast was what we needed, the staff is excellent except for the manager who is constantly getting mad the employees which is uncomfortable to watch because the employees are ..."

Reviewed on 12 Mar. 2024

Diego de Almagro San Pedro de Atacama
Our Habitas Atacama
Our Habitas Atacama
4 out of 5
Domingo Atienza 282, San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta
The price is AU$390 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
AU$390
per night
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in San Pedro de Atacama. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Meteorite Museum and San Pedro ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (227 reviews)
"Helpful staff"

Reviewed on 22 Mar. 2024

Our Habitas Atacama
Hotel La Casa de Don Tomas
Hotel La Casa de Don Tomas
3 out of 5
Calle Tocopilla Sitio 18, San Pedro de Atacama
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$321 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
AU$321
per night
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in San Pedro de Atacama. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (210 reviews)
Charming hotel
"They are very welcoming here. From the moment you get there until you leave, you feel like family. They want to help you with whatever you need. The place is charming, like the village. The rooms are nice, but a bit warm because no A/C, only a tower fan. We made do. They have a swimming pool but ..."

Reviewed on 16 Mar. 2024

Hotel La Casa de Don Tomas
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lodge Ancar Atacama
Lodge Ancar Atacama
3.5 out of 5
Pasaje Lasana 654 - Ayllu Conde Duque, Sector Punta De Diamante, San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta
Stay at this 3.5-star cabin in San Pedro de Atacama. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a children's pool. Popular attractions Inca House and Plaza de San Pedro ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)
Highly Recommend This Property
"Andres was extremely helpful and an amazing host. He was available for any and all things."

Reviewed on 6 Jan. 2024

Lodge Ancar Atacama
Casa Solena San Pedro De Atacama
Casa Solena San Pedro De Atacama
San Pedro de Atacama
Stay at this vacation home in San Pedro de Atacama. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and onsite parking. Popular attractions Plaza de San Pedro de Atacama and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
San Pedro Guest House
"Cute private house just outside of San Pedro. Very responsive owner. Great stay."

Reviewed on 2 Nov. 2023

Casa Solena San Pedro De Atacama
Cabañas Doña Juanita
Cabañas Doña Juanita
3 out of 5
469 Calama, San Pedro de Atacama, Región de Antofagasta
Stay at this 3-star cabin in San Pedro de Atacama. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle, and a terrace. Popular attractions San Pedro Church and Plaza de San ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4 reviews)
舒适安静家的感觉
"往返玻利维亚在圣佩德罗驻留,都住在小屋,舒适安静像家一样。"

Reviewed on 20 Dec. 2019

Cabañas Doña Juanita
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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