Things to do in San Pedro de Atacama

Valle de la Luna's lunar-like landscape features dramatic dunes and salt flats shaped by erosion over millennia. Experience its otherworldly beauty at sunset when the desert transforms into a canvas of vibrant colours.

Valle del Arcoíris dazzles with mineral-painted hills in vibrant reds, greens, and yellows across the desert landscape. Explore this geological wonder when morning sunlight intensifies the rainbow-like colours.

This cultural heart of San Pedro pulses with artisans displaying traditional crafts amid historic adobe buildings. Explore the 17th-century church before settling at a café to watch local life unfold.

Perched high above the Atacama Desert, Piedra del Coyote offers mesmerising panoramic views of otherworldly landscapes. Visit at sunset when the golden light transforms the Valley of the Moon into amber and rose hues.

This 17th-century adobe church showcases traditional Atacama building techniques with its cactus wood ceiling. Inside, colonial history meets indigenous craftsmanship in Chile's oldest desert town.

Dating back to 380 BCE, Aldea de Tulor reveals ancient desert life through its unique circular adobe dwellings. Walk the elevated wooden pathways for close-up views of this remarkable Atacama archaeological treasure.

Valle de la Muerte's red rock formations and towering dunes create a striking Martian landscape in Chile's Atacama Desert. Visit at sunset when the interplay of light transforms the valley into a photographer's dream.

Chile's largest salt flat dazzles with jagged salt formations and shallow lagoons where three flamingo species feed. Visit Chaxa Lagoon at sunset when the mirror-like waters reflect the Andes in spectacular light.