Be amazed by every single one of San Pedro de Atacama’s places

San Pedro de Atacama has many incredible places within a few kilometers. In fact, some are so close that it’s best to get there on a bike. Like for example Pukará de Quitor, a pre-Inca fortress located just 3 km from San Pedro’s town center, where you can see the fort and typical dwellings of a native culture flourished in spite of the adverse weather conditions. And if you are more daring, ride your bike a little further, 23 km or 14 miles to the Quebrada del Diablo (Devil’s Gorge).

After a day of touring on bike, you may need a day of rest and relaxation. Well, the Puritama Hot Springs are just 28 km (17 mi) from town. This unique place offers energizing and medicinal waters that invite you to soak in several pools, at staggered heights, flowing with sulphurous hot water, rich in minerals that will guarantee a relaxing day. A true paradise embraced by nature, this unique environment will give you an experience that will sooth all your senses.

After a nice day of relaxation, let’s continue touring! This time we recommend going a little further, 115 km towards the Andes Mountains to visit the Miscanti and Miñiques High Plateau lagoons. These two wonders of nature, 4.300 meters above sea level, at the feet of two volcanoes with the same names, has a view that will take your breath away. Look carefully and pay attention, because on the way there you are likely to come across flamingos, foxes, Andean gulls and groups of vicuñas.

Y para cerrar con broche de oro te recomendamos uno de los atractivos más impresionantes de San Pedro de Atacama: los Geysers del Tatio. Eso sí, hay que salir antes del amanecer para poder recorrer 89 km desde el pueblo de San Pedro y llegar con los primeros rayos de sol que darán inicio a una impresionante actividad de fumarolas de vapor producidas por las altas temperaturas de sus acuosos cráteres. ¡Te encantará!