Free Day in San Pedro de Atacama

San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

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Duration6 hrs

EffortEasy

BudgetBudget

PriceFree

StyleSelf-Guided

Best monthsMar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct

About This Activity

San Pedro sits at 2,400 m altitude with near-zero light pollution — book a stargazing tour with SPACE for world-class southern-sky views. By day, rent a bike to explore the nearby Salar de Atacama salt flats (20 km south), watching flamingos feed at Laguna Chaxa, or recover from the altitude at the Puritama Hot Springs thermal pools (38°C) carved into a canyon 30 km north of town.

Seasonal note: Best Mar-Oct

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