San Pedro de Atacama

It is said that the high quantities of quartz and copper in the region gives its people positive energy, and the good vibes of northern Chile's number-one tourist draw, San Pedro de Atacama, are sky high.

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Iglesia San Pedro

San Pedro de Atacama

The recently restored Iglesia San Pedro is a delightful little colonial church built with indigenous or artisanal materials: chunky adobe walls and roof,…

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Latest stories from San Pedro de Atacama

A traveler stands under the Milky Way galaxy as seen from the Atacama desert in northern Chile. The Atacama desert outside of San Pedro de Atacama is one of the world's best stargazing locations because of its combination of high altitude, dry air, and lack of light pollution.

Astrotourism

A stargazer’s guide to the Atacama Desert: find the Milky Way with these top tips

Jan 8, 2022 • 6 min read

Make the most of your stargazing trip to Chile’s Atacama Desert with these top tips.

Activities
A first-timer’s guide to Chile’s Atacama Desert
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Hiking
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Wildlife & Nature
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