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San Pedro de Atacama 🌵

City in the Atacama desert. It’s a popular hub for visiting nearby lakes, mountains, and canyons.

Transfers from Calama airport to San Pedro.

16.000 CLP per person.

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Restaurant with live music in a nice garden.

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Thirty minute bike ride from town to the start, and you can bike further into it.

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From San Pedro de Atacama, follow the paved road heading to Valle de la Luna.

After six kilometers you must stop by the visitor’s center, where you pay the entrance fee, and the staff will provide you with a map.

Although the terrain is not somehow difficult (there are some ups and downs), the path is not in very good conditions which make cycling a bit harder and bumpier and the combination with the sun can be tiring.

From: https://www.laidbacktrip.com/posts/san-pedro-de-atacama-chile-on-a-budget

Valle De La Luna activity

Brewpub with good food and a nice beer selection. Their house amber beer is great.

Bars Restaurants food

Bakery with a nice garden. They’re open early (7am) so it’s a great choice to grab food and coffee to go before an excursion. Their raspberry croissant is delicious.

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Salt lake with flamingos

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Restobar with great food and live music in a garden with a fire pit.

Notes:

it’s very popular, so reservations are needed during peak seasons
you’re required to purchase food, so don’t eat before coming

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Great rental agency specializing in Toyota Hilux trucks in San Pedro de Atacama.

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Vast natural area featuring beginner & moderate hiking trails, a variety of wildlife & views.

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Area famous for rock formations.

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