Chile travel guide
What to see in San Pedro de Atacama
An adobe village in the driest desert in the world, among geysers, lagoons and salt flats.
Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 6 must-see places
- Stay in Ayllu de Solcor
San Pedro de Atacama highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Valle de la Luna
Salt formations and desert dunes.
- El Tatio Geysers
A geothermal field with steaming fumaroles at sunrise.
- Laguna Chaxa
A salt-flat lagoon with flamingos.
- Laguna Miscanti
A blue high-altitude lagoon among volcanoes.
- Pukará de Quitor
An Atacameño stone fortress above the valley.
- Church of San Pedro de Atacama
A colonial adobe church by the square.
Where to stay in San Pedro de Atacama
The handiest areas for getting around and going out.
- Recommended areas
Ayllu de Solcor · Ayllu de Larache · Ayllu de Coyo
Day trips from San Pedro de Atacama
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
- El Tatio Geysers ★ 4.7 (1,143 reviews)
- Valle de la Luna ★ 4.7 (947 reviews)
- Stargazing ★ 4.7 (798 reviews)
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When to travel to San Pedro de Atacama
Any time of year is good to travel to San Pedro de Atacama: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.
- Jan no warnings
- Feb no warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun no warnings
- Jul no warnings
- Aug no warnings
- Sep no warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov no warnings
- Dec no warnings
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: the picada (local eatery). The dishes you can’t miss are in the Chile guide.
Frequently asked questions about San Pedro de Atacama
What to see in San Pedro de Atacama?
Valle de la Luna, El Tatio Geysers, Laguna Chaxa, Laguna Miscanti, Pukará de Quitor and Church of San Pedro de Atacama.
What to see in San Pedro de Atacama in one day?
Don’t miss Valle de la Luna, El Tatio Geysers, Laguna Chaxa, Laguna Miscanti, Pukará de Quitor and Church of San Pedro de Atacama. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
Where to stay in San Pedro de Atacama?
The handiest areas to stay are Ayllu de Solcor, Ayllu de Larache and Ayllu de Coyo.
What’s the best time to travel to San Pedro de Atacama?
Any time of year is good to travel to San Pedro de Atacama: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.
What day trips can you take from San Pedro de Atacama?
El Tatio Geysers, Valle de la Luna and Stargazing.
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More in Chile
- Chile guide
- Santiago
- Puerto Varas
- Valparaíso
- Torres del Paine
- Puerto Natales
- Easter Island
- Viña del Mar
- Punta Arenas
- Pucón
- Elqui Valley
- Chiloé
- Cajón del Maipo
- La Serena
Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.