San Pedro de AtacamaGeneral Information about San Pedro de AtacamaFound in Northern Chile within the region of Antofagasta is the well visited town of San Pedro de Atacama. San Pedro de Atacama which is also located in El Loa province has been inhabited since around 1450. San Pedro de Atacama closest neighboure is the city of Calama and is set at an elevation of 7,900 feet. San Pedro de Atacama is a popular sandboarding destination with its close proximity to the Atacama desert.
One of San Pedro de Atacama most well known attractions is the El Tatio Geyser Field. Known as El Tatio for short and Los Geiseres del Tatio in Spanish this interesting attraction is set at an elevation of 4,200 metres above sea level. While you are exploring through the town of San Pedro de Atacama be sure to ask for directions to the amazing Licancabur. The Licancabur is a strato volcano that rises to a massive 19,423 feet. At the summit of the volcano is a crater lake that is 70 meters by 90 metres.
Because of the high elevation it is not uncommon for visitors to feel ill and be affected by alpine sickness. One of the best ways to help avoid this condition is by acceding up the mountain in slow pace, climbing no more than 300 metres at a time. Other popular pastimes in San Pedro de Atacama are horse riding, stargazing and cycling. The best way of travelling to San Pedro de Atacama is by bus with trains arriving from many directions such as Santiago and Calama. Attractions in San Pedro de AtacamaBelow are a selection of Attractions located in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile. Alternatively, you can browse through all San Pedro de Atacama Attractions.
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