Things to do in San Pedro de Atacama

Valle de la Luna's lunar-like landscape features dramatic dunes and salt flats shaped by erosion over millennia. Experience its otherworldly beauty at sunset when the desert transforms into a canvas of vibrant colours.

Valle del Arcoíris dazzles with mineral-painted hills in vibrant reds, greens, and yellows across the desert landscape. Explore this geological wonder when morning sunlight intensifies the rainbow-like colours.

You can find out about the history of San Pedro de Atacama with a trip to Pukara de Quitor Archaeological Site. You can seek out the local tours in this quaint area.

This cultural heart of San Pedro pulses with artisans displaying traditional crafts amid historic adobe buildings. Explore the 17th-century church before settling at a café to watch local life unfold.

This 17th-century adobe church showcases traditional Atacama building techniques with its cactus wood ceiling. Inside, colonial history meets indigenous craftsmanship in Chile's oldest desert town.

Perched high above the Atacama Desert, Piedra del Coyote offers mesmerising panoramic views of otherworldly landscapes. Visit at sunset when the golden light transforms the Valley of the Moon into amber and rose hues.

Dating back to 380 BCE, Aldea de Tulor reveals ancient desert life through its unique circular adobe dwellings. Walk the elevated wooden pathways for close-up views of this remarkable Atacama archaeological treasure.

Chile's largest salt flat dazzles with jagged salt formations and shallow lagoons where three flamingo species feed. Visit Chaxa Lagoon at sunset when the mirror-like waters reflect the Andes in spectacular light.