Chile's Atacama Desert: Explore San Pedro de Atacama
Few places are as inhospitable or extreme as Chile’s Atacama Desert.
As the driest non-polar region in the world, less than 4mm of rain falls here each year.
Over 100,000km2 of torrid and barren land, which ripples and swells in places like a geographical accordion.
This is Mother Nature at her harshest.
But, even here, in the depths of the Atacama where life seems unwelcome, culture has thrived for thousands of years.
Once conquered by the Incan Empire, the Atacama Desert is revered by many as the spiritual heart of the country.
In remote regions of this arid expanse, indigenous communities still host ritualistic ceremonies of gratitude to Pachamama – the Earth Goddess.
Will she permit life to inhabit the Atacama Desert for centuries to come? Forging a legacy against the odds?
In towns like San Pedro de Atacama, which could be mistaken for a mirage, travelers gather to explore the region’s natural beauty and to indulge in local culture.
Here, white-washed buildings line cobbled streets, offering a welcomed refuge from the hot, dusty desert beyond. Welcoming locals are more than happy to share their oasis with inquisitive visitors.
Traditional melodies emanate from the town’s open windows, as artisan craftspeople ply their historic trades.
The town’s streets are abuzz with the exchange of the Atacama Desert’s stories – stories of mystery and of myth.
What do you hear from her enchanting call?
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Atacama Desert, Chile: Charming Little Town of San Pedro de Atacama
Would you believe (yes you would) that I completely forgot to upload one of the most important Atacama Desert Videos, all about San Pedro? Duh...
That's what happens when one comes home with over seven hours of video to put in order, edit and upload. Unfortunately, I had to reimport all the clips, reformat, yadda-yadda and was unable to smooth out the bumpy parts and edit the way I would have preferred, On a positive note though, the video does show restaurants, tour operators, hotels, hostels, etc.
Hope you enjoy San Pedro as much as we did.
Visiting San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
For the past several days we've called San Pedro de Atacama home. This frontier town in the northern parts of Chile straddles the border with Bolivia and Argentina. It is an launching pad for a series of outdoors adventures that include excursions to nearby volcanoes, lagoons, deserts, lakes and more surreal landscapes. As such it is a popular hangout for backpackers and travelers to arrange these trips and tours. One can also do onward travel to Bolivia via a Uyuni Salt Flat tour or to Argentina all the way to Salta. We show you what the town is like including some of the main streets, squares, restaurants, bars and ice cream parlors. It's a dusty town with lots of friendly stray dogs.
Visiting San Pedro de Atacama, Chile Travel Video Transcript:
Good afternoon from the town of San Pedro de Atacama in Chile. We've been here a few days taking a few different day trips to visit volcanoes and lagoons and see flamingos and doing lots of cool stuff. We've seen lots of wildlife, we've seen some amazing landscapes. And now we're going to show you the town. It's actually quite small and there isn't a lot to do but if you're taking tours from here you're going to end up spending a bit of time in San Pedro so yeah let's go take a little tour. A little walk around. Sounds good to me.
Bienvenidos a San Pedro de Atacama. Si! And this place is pretty cool because in the distance, in the background you can see volcanoes. You have volcanoes right over there. Let me run out to the street. There.
So next up we're going to take you down a street called Caracoles. And this is like the main street in the whole town. This is where you can find ice cream shops, bars, restaurants, tour operators, laundry places. Whatever you could need and that is over this way. This way. This way. Come.
What are your overall impressions of the town after having spent a few days here? Yeah, it's a decent place to hang out. This is not the kind of town where you come to linger. It's a launching pad for a whole bunch of other activities. You can also go to Bolivia to do the Uyuni salt flat tours as well. And you can also cross over to Argentina to go to Salta which is what we're going to do tomorrow. Yeah, so come here book a tour, take some trips and eat well. Yes.
And our last stop of this little tour of San Pedro is the main square. Yes. This is where you'll find live music and lot of dogs running around. Yeah, some live music is happening as we speak.
And that is a wrap from San Pedro. We are now finishing things off with a few clips from Carnival because 'yes' we're in the thick of carnival season. Ciao. Ciao ciao.
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This unique Hotel and Spa is located in the Altiplano of the Atacama Desert, which is the world's driest desert. This destination can cater to your needs whether you're looking for guided desert excursions, birdwatching, or something more relaxing like a day at Tierra's luxury spa. San Pedro de Atacama not only offers breathtaking views and one-of-a-kind terrain and wildlife but also exposes guests to the cultures of the Aymaras, Atacameñas, and Incas. Contact us today to start planning your stay with Tierra! santiagoadventures.com
San Pedro town in Atacama Chile
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 Archaeological Museum, with a large collection of relics and artifacts from the region. Native ruins nearby now attract increasing numbers of tourists interested in learning about pre-Columbian cultures.
AMAZING ATACAMA DESERT ROAD TRIP | Flamingos | Salt Flats | Alpine Lakes
We rented a car in San Pedro de Atacama and drove through the Atacama Desert. Laguna Chaxa was our first stop which is a huge salt flat region surrounded by the Andes Mountains and filled with flamingos! Next were two gorgeous blue lakes - Laguna Miscanti and Laguna Miniques where we had a picnic with a view!
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Atacama Desert, Chile: Luxurious ****Terrantai Lodge San Pedro de Atacama
San Pedro de Atacama has accommodation for every price point: camping, hostels galore, 4 and 5-star hotels Including some that run $1,000 US per person per day, or rent a hammock. I debated long and hard about where to stay before choosing Terrantai Lodge right off the main street in San Pedro and was thrilled with this choice.
Four-star Terrantai Lodge is constructed with natural stones, has a very congenial staff, delicious buffet breakfast (including yumm-o Quinoa cookies - it took me a while to learn how to pronounce Quinoa - Kee-No-Wah or Keen-Wah) and mucho strong Pisco Sours. Great wi-fi and Terrantai Lodge gives each guest a goodie bag on check-in which includes a refillable water bottle to use at their cold water dispenser and, most important, prompt wake-up calls. When an excursion begins at 4:30a, guests do not need a hotel that forgets their wake-up call.
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WELCOME TO SAN PEDRO de ATACAMA - Norte de Chile | Episode 7
YES! San Pedro de Atacama in Chile! What an amazing place! Surrounded by some of the most amazing natural wonders, San Pedro is a MUST DO when visiting Chile. Frannie and I finally arrive and explore the city. I'm instantly overtaken the energy of the town and it feels absolutely fantastic! So stoked to spend a few days here. Make sure to come back for our adventures to come in San Pedro! Enjoy everyone!
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All Roads Lead to San Pedro de Atacama
San Pedro de Atacama is a small traveler's pueblo centered in the most bizarre and driest landscape on Earth--the Atacama Desert. With the best stargazing on the globe and a shocking variety of otherworldly terrains like Moon Valley and the Atacama Salt Flats, visiting San Pedro de Atacama truly feels like going to a different planet.
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2. Asequitor s/n, 1410000 San Pedro de Atacama, Chile,
Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, Tierra Atacama Hotel & Spa offers accommodations in San Pedro de Atacama. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free private parking is available on site.
3. Camino Pukara S/N | Ayllu de Quitor , 1410000 San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, From 1.116 €
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4. Tocopilla 411, 1410000 San Pedro de Atacama, Chile,
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Terrantai Lodge offers accommodations in San Pedro de Atacama. Free private parking is available on site.
5. Tocopilla E-8, 1410000 San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, From 422 €
Featuring free WiFi and a hammam, NOI Casa Atacama offers accommodations in San Pedro de Atacama. The hotel has a year-round outdoor pool and terrace, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar.
6. Antonio León S/N, Ayllu De Solcor, 1410000 San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, From 150 €
Featuring a garden and sun terrace, Casa Solcor Boutique Bed & Breakfast is located in San Pedro de Atacama. Free private parking is available on site.
7. Domingo Atienza 282 , 5655000 San Pedro de Atacama, Chile,
Featuring free WiFi, a restaurant and an outdoor pool, Altiplanico Atacama offers accommodations in San Pedro de Atacama. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free private parking is available on site.
8. Tocopilla sitio 18, 1410000 San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, From 135 €
Hotel La Casa de Don Tomás offers accommodations in San Pedro de Atacama. The hotel has an outdoor pool and year-round outdoor pool, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Free private parking is available on site.
9. AV. Las Chilcas S/N Lote 10, Parcela 2, 1114500 San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, From 329 €
Boasting 3 swimming pools and a fitness centre, Cumbres San Pedro de Atacama offers rooms with private balconies 2 km from the Atacama Desert. Spa facilities include 2 hot tubs and 2 saunas.
10. Gustavo Le Paige 150, 1410000 San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, From 166 €
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El Tatio Geysers of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
Sometimes in order to experience something at the ideal time it involves waking up before the crack of dawn. With this in mind we booked at tour to El Tatio geysers just outside of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile. By the time our bus arrived, after several hours of driving off-road, we were treated to sunset, frigid temperatures and incredible geysers. After it warmed up a little bit we went swimming in the geysers and ate a delicious breakfast that included dulce de leche and chocolate pancakes, along with bread, cheese, ham, fruit, juice and coffee. As our tour continued we visited Machuca village where we viewed old churches and had an opportunity to sample alpaca meat skewers. Other stop included viewing areas for volcanoes, flamingos, lagoons and spotting other wildlife. Overall, it was a fantastic full-day tour and one we'd highly recommend to those visiting Northern Chile - especially if you're based in San Pedro de Atacama.
El Tatio Geysers of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile Travel Video Transcript:
Well, somebody looks all bundled up this morning. I know. Good morning from the chilly Atacama desert. Yesterday, we arrived in San Pedro de Atacama and we booked a tour to visit El Tatio geysers and we had to be up at four in the morning. It was a really early start and now it is probably around seven but it is still freezing but I'm told we're going to get chocolate pancakes plus we're going to see some pretty cool geysers so it should be a really fun outing. I think you're holding out for the pancakes. Pancakes.
So apparently this it he highest geyser field in the whole world. And according to my Lonely Planet there should be around 64 geysers although our guide did mention there is closer to 80. So who knows maybe there are new ones sprouting up.
So now we have twenty minutes stop in a village called Machuca. And there is a new part and an old part to the village. The older construction is over a thousand years old so we are going to go find some of those ruins. There is some churches out here as well. But apparently the civilization has been here for over eight thousand years so that is a long time. That's impressive.
Oh look at you. Look at you so sweet. So sweet. Look at those little eyes. Oh.
You're a flamingo today aren't you? I'm waddling like one too. Actually flamingos don't waddle. But the cherry on top of the cake here for this tour was getting to see flamingos. I was think you know what maybe we're not going to get to see them but right at the last stop yes we get to.
And we're now at our final stop of the tour. We're checking out this really cool gorge that is really green and yeah it has been an awesome tour. We saw some amazing landscapes, lots of wildlife. We ate some tasty pancakes. So yeah, if you're ever traveling around Atacama this is a really fun tour to take.
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Chilean Travels: Time-Lapse of the Stars in San Pedro De Atacama, Chile
This is a timelapse taken in the Atacama Desert in the northern region of Chile. These images were shot right outside of San Pedro de Atacama. Enjoy!
TOUR OF THE ATACAMA DESERT, CHILE
There are few places around the world that truly take your breath away, but the Atacama Desert is one of those places that’ll leave you breathless… and that’s not just because of the high altitude!
I've wanted to go back to the Atacama Desert ever since I first set foot in it back in 2012.
Then, I hardly spent any time exploring this beautiful part of the world, but I always knew I'd be back.
This time around I took a tour to see the El Tatio geysers, the pink flamingos at Chaxa Lagoon, the mountain lagoons of Miniques and Miscanti, before finally watching the sun set in the Valle de la Luna, the Valley of the Moon.
The Atacama Desert really is like no where else I've been, so here's what I got up to on my tour of the Atacama Desert. Enjoy!
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Van Life in Chile // Floating Experience in the Hidden Lagoons of Baltinache - San Pedro de Atacama
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