San Pedro de Atacama in the Atacama Desert
Visit the driest desert on earth
Information about San Pedro de Atacama
San Pedro de Atacama is a cozy small town in the middle of the Atacama Desert. Almost all its houses are built in the adobe style typical of the region. Many streets are neither pierced nor paved with cobblestones, which gives the city something original.
Traditional small family bistros, restaurants and bars can be found in the city center, as well as the many colorful souvenir stores. Combine a visit to the stores with an exploration of the narrow streets and alleys, the main square and the church of San Pedro De Atacama.
The small oasis in the desert is also the starting point for just about all tours into the Atacama Desert itself. This region offers some of Chile's most dramatic and beautiful scenery. You will enjoy the view of high volcanoes and stunning salt flats like Salar the Atacama, which is the third-biggest on earth. You will visit highland lagoons, take a break in hot springs and marvel the power of the geyser fountains. In addition, during a visit you will have the opportunity to observe Andean highland animals such as Chilean flamingos, wild vicuñas (a special type of llama), and with a little luck, viscachas (rodents). This area is one of the driest on earth, what is just another reason why the scenery you get to see is so special and unique.
A highlight for every visitor is the starry sky over San Pedro De Atacama. The Atacama Desert is known to be one of the clearest starry skies in the world and is therefore also a popular destination for astronomers.
Interesting facts about San Pedro de Atacama
in some places it has not rained in more than 400 years
San Pedro de Atacama is also called "village of the indigenous population"
The Atacama Desert has one of the largest natural supply of Sodium Nitrate
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