natural wonder
Valle de la Luna (Atacama)
A dramatic desert valley of wind-sculpted salt formations, sand dunes, and caves in the driest desert on Earth, best at sunset.
12 km · about 25 min drive
Antofagasta, Chile · South America
San Pedro de Atacama is worth a stop: 1 hours from Calama, 12km from Valle de la Luna (Atacama).
San Pedro de Atacama is a town located in Antofagasta, Chile. With a population of 10,960, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, San Pedro de Atacama sits in Chile, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Santiago time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add San Pedro de Atacama to your route.
San Pedro de Atacama is a Chilean town and commune in El Loa Province, Antofagasta Region. It is located east of Antofagasta, some 106 km (60 mi) southeast of Calama and the Chuquicamata copper mine, overlooking the Licancabur volcano. It features a significant archeological museum, the R. P. Gustavo Le PaigeRead more
Archaeological Museum, with a large collection of relics and artifacts from the region. Native ruins nearby attract increasing numbers of tourists interested in learning about pre-Columbian cultures.
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San Pedro de Atacama is located in Antofagasta, Chile, South America. The coordinates are -22.9111 latitude, -68.2011 longitude.
San Pedro de Atacama has a population of approximately 10,960 people, making it a town in Chile.
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natural wonder
A dramatic desert valley of wind-sculpted salt formations, sand dunes, and caves in the driest desert on Earth, best at sunset.
12 km · about 25 min drive
national park
A high-altitude desert reserve with surreal colored lagoons, flamingos, volcanic hot springs, and the Salvador Dalí Desert landscape.
60 km · about 70 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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