San Pedro de Atacama Things to See and Do

San Pedro de Atacama will keep visitors busy throughout the duration of their stay. The Museo Gustavo le Paige is definitely a place to spend some time, even just a peek for those that generally have little interest in relics and artifacts. Iglesia de San Pedro at the Plaza de Armas is a nice sight. And, of course, the main draws of the town are the sand-surfing, biking, volcano ascensions and tours of Geysers del Tatio, Termas de Puritama and Salar de Atacama.

By Chris Hughes

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Created: 01 Apr 2009

Updated: 05 May 2009

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Iglesia San Pedro de Atacama

Iglesia San Pedro, built in 1744 on the western edge of the Plaza de Armas, is one of the most interesting Andean churches in the region. The bell tower was added in the late nineteenth century, and the adobe walls that surround the church were rebuilt, as well. Admission is...

Types: Historical Building
Location: Around San Pedro de Atacama, San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Iglesia San Pedro

Iglesia San Pedro built in 1744 on the western edge of the Plaza de Armas is one of the most interesting Andean churches in the region. The bell tower was added in the late 19th century, and the adobe walls that surround the church were rebuilt, as well....

Types: Historical Building
Location: San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Tambo de Catarpe

Travel an additional 4km past Pukará de Quitor and find the ruins of Catarpe - an interesting place, though most believe it is not worth the trip as they pale in comparison to the closer Pukará de...

Types: Ruin
Location: Around San Pedro de Atacama, San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Pukará de Quitor

Pukará de Quitor are the ruins of a 12th-century fortress originally built on a steep hillside on the Río San Pedro to protect locals. Indigenous forces attempted to repel Pedro de Valdivia’s conquest but succumbed to the attack and lost the battle in 1540....

Types: Ruin
Location: Around San Pedro de Atacama, San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Termas de Puritama

Approximately 28km from San Pedro de Atacama are the volcanic hot springs Termas de Puritama. These falls and pools of hot water that reach 30 degrees Celsius, produced by the hot water of the Río Puritama, are located in a small canyon. Hotel Explora is in charge of administration of the springs...

Types: Other Activity
Location: Around San Pedro de Atacama, San Pedro de Atacama, Chile