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San Pedro de Atacama

Antofagasta, Chile · South America

About San Pedro de Atacama

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.

About San Pedro de Atacama

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 Paige

Read 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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Where is San Pedro de Atacama located?

San Pedro de Atacama is located in Antofagasta, Chile, South America. The coordinates are -22.9111 latitude, -68.2011 longitude.

What is the population of San Pedro de Atacama?

San Pedro de Atacama has a population of approximately 10,960 people, making it a town in Chile.

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Quick Information

Population
10,960
Continent
South America
Country
Chile
Region
Antofagasta
Timezone
America/Santiago
Coordinates
-22.9111, -68.2011

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Chile

Police
133
Ambulance
131
Fire
132
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from San Pedro de Atacama

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

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

national park

Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve

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

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near San Pedro de Atacama.

Calama

🇨🇱 Chile

90 km awayPop. 166,334

Sierra Gorda

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115 km awayPop. 1,069

María Elena

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163 km awayPop. 7,530

Baquedano

🇨🇱 Chile

174 km awayPop. 858

Susques

🇦🇷 Argentina

195 km awayPop. 1,140

San Antonio de los Cobres

🇦🇷 Argentina

241 km awayPop. 4,000

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