All Activities in San Pedro de Atacama

The streams flowing through the Valle de Jere create an unusual oasis, where the people of Toconao cultivate crops including peaches, plums, and pomegranates. Take a hike up the gorge to see it all!

Quebrada Guatin offers a trek of about 5.5 km (with a more challenging option of up to 19 km), where hikers can see centuries-old cactus that grow in the gorge.

Visitors can take a dip in the crystal clear turquoise waters of these hidden lagoons, located in the desert between San Pedro and Calama. The water in the lagoons is high in minerals, especially salt, which means that you float!

These high-altitude lakes are connected by a shallow marsh and are surrounded by beautiful, rugged mountains. The bright, aquamarine waters of the two lagoons contrast with the surrounding rust-colored desert landscape, creating a breathtaking experience.

This stunning geological formation of red volcanic rock is set against a backdrop of salty lagoons and snow-capped mountains. The area is home to a variety of wildlife, including vicuñas, foxes, and even the occasional condor

Climbing Licancabur, the towering volcano visible from San Pedro, is one of the most physically challenging activities in the area. The climb to the summit (5916 m) takes two days, starting from the Bolivian side of the border.

Garganta del Diablo is a narrow gorge with towering rock walls and a small stream running through it. It is a popular spot for hiking & biking, with a seven-kilometer trail

The Yerbas Buenas petroglyphs are ancient rock carvings that date back thousands of years. Tourists can view the intricate designs and try to decipher their meaning.

San Pedro’s high altitude, incredibly low humitidy, and non-existent light pollution, creating some of the clearest skies in the world. Any visitor can appreciate the night skies from their lodgings, but there are also a number of local observatories offering astronomy tours where visitors can observe the night sky using their telescopes

This stratovolcano is 5,592 meters high and is the most active volcano in the region. Visitors can hike to the summit of the volcano, although it is recommended to hire a guide given the high altitude and challenging conditions.

These natural hot springs, with eight different heated pools with temperatures between 28 and 31 degrees celsius, are located within a beautiful gorge with unique flora and fauna

This salt lagoon, not far from Ojos del Salar, is a beautiful place to observe wildlife, including the famous Andean flamingo

Salar de Tara is a beautiful, high-altitude salt flat located near the borders with Bolivia and Argentina. Unfortunately, the site is currently closed to visitors, in order to protect native wildlife.

Cordillera de la Sal is a mountain range just west of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile known for its beautiful, other-worldly rock formations

Ojos del Salar is the name for two beautiful lagoons in the middle of the inhospitable Atacama Salt Flat. The larger of the lagoons is crystal clear and you can swim in it if you can brave the cold!

Visitors to the Valle del Arcoiris will be amazed by the variety of colors in the hills: from warm earthy tones to bright yellow, combined with the white salt deposits and a deep blue sky for a unique view.

Laguna Chaxa, located in the middle of the Atacama Salt Flat, offers a chance to explore native flora and fauna (including flamingos!) on a short trail

Laguna Cejar is a unique swimming spot, with salt-rich waters that allow visitors to effortlessly float on the surface

Aldea de Tulor is an ancient village located near San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, where visitors can see the adobe homes used by the Tulor people as far back as 3,00 years ago and learn about their history and culture.

Pukará de Quitor is an ancient fortress built on a rocky hill overlooking the San Pedro Oasis. While visitors can no longer walk into the ruins of the fortress, there is a 45-min trail to a viewpoint that allows visitors to see the fortress, the San Pedro Oasis, and Valle de la Muerte from above.

El Tatio Geysers includes over 80 active geysers, making it the largest geyser field in the southern hemisphere. Early morning is the best time to visit, when the geysers’ jets can reach up to 15m high.

Valle de la Muerte (“Death Valley”), also known as Valle de Marte (“Mars Valley”) features otherworldly terrain. The valley’s sand dunes were a popular spot for sandboarding; however, the main trail in the valley has not reopened since Covid

This unique landscape features sand dunes, salt flats, and rock formations that resemble the surface of the moon. Visitors can take guided tours or explore on their own and watch the sunset over the valley.