Top 17 places to visit in San Pedro de Atacama

The Atacama Salt Flats (Salar de Atacama) is the largest salt flat in Chile, stretching over 3,000 square kilometres in the high-altitude Atacama Desert. Formed from ancient lake beds, this stark white expanse is dotted with lagoons, numerous salt crusts, and vibrant mineral deposits, all under an intense blue sky. Visit during the early morning or late afternoon for the most striking light and colours, especially when reflections dance across the salt. Nearby, the tiny town of San Pedro de Atacama serves as a base for exploring the region, with its charming adobe buildings and access to the stunning Altiplanic Lagoons and geysers.

Moon Valley (Valle de la Luna) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in San Pedro de Atacama. The dedicated guide is being written — see San Pedro de Atacama experiences that visit it in the meantime.

El Tatio Geysers is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in San Pedro de Atacama. The dedicated guide is being written — see San Pedro de Atacama experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Atacama Desert is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in San Pedro de Atacama. The dedicated guide is being written — see San Pedro de Atacama experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Chaxa Lagoon (Laguna Chaxa) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in San Pedro de Atacama. The dedicated guide is being written — see San Pedro de Atacama experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Cejar Lagoon (Laguna Cejar) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in San Pedro de Atacama. The dedicated guide is being written — see San Pedro de Atacama experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Altiplanic Lagoons is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in San Pedro de Atacama. The dedicated guide is being written — see San Pedro de Atacama experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Rainbow Valley (Valle del Arcoiris) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in San Pedro de Atacama. The dedicated guide is being written — see San Pedro de Atacama experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Toconao is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in San Pedro de Atacama. The dedicated guide is being written — see San Pedro de Atacama experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Puritama Hot Springs (Termas Baños de Puritama) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in San Pedro de Atacama. The dedicated guide is being written — see San Pedro de Atacama experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Los Flamencos National Reserve (Reserva Nacional Los Flamencos) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in San Pedro de Atacama. The dedicated guide is being written — see San Pedro de Atacama experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Tebenquiche Lagoon is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in San Pedro de Atacama. The dedicated guide is being written — see San Pedro de Atacama experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Ojos del Salar is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in San Pedro de Atacama. The dedicated guide is being written — see San Pedro de Atacama experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Pukara de Quitor is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in San Pedro de Atacama. The dedicated guide is being written — see San Pedro de Atacama experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Tulor Village is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in San Pedro de Atacama. The dedicated guide is being written — see San Pedro de Atacama experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Institute of Archaeological Research and R. P. G. Le Page Museum (Instituto de Investigacio is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in San Pedro de Atacama. The dedicated guide is being written — see San Pedro de Atacama experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Church of San Pedro de Atacama is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in San Pedro de Atacama. The dedicated guide is being written — see San Pedro de Atacama experiences that visit it in the meantime.