San Pedro de Atacama is among the most visited location in all over Chile. It is surrounded by the Atacama Desert (the world’s driest region). Despite this fact, still there are many unique plants and creatures like flamingos, Llamas and Alpacas living here.
The town is present close to many other beautiful locations having significance for their archaeological, geographic and tourist point of views. Going there you should also go to see the tourist attractions here; some of the popular places are Pukara (prehispanic fortress) Quitor, Tulor village (more than 3,000 years old), the Tatio geysers, the Atacama salt lakes, Moon Valley and also the strikingly beautiful Inca towns of Toconao, Peine, Socaire, Talabre and Caspana.
This area is also known for discoveries of many mummies, called as the Mummies of Atacama.
The dryness of this desert area, plus the isolation and the saltiness of the soil are few major reasons causing the natural mummification of these dead bodies.
While reaching the center of this desert you will find the huge salt lake known as Salar de Atacama. It is having the honor to be the world’s 3rd largest salt flat and is known for inhabiting pretty pink flamingos.
Though there is a presence of water in this lake but, you should remember that this would be toxic to human body for having excessive salt ratio.
Some of the highest volcanoes present in the South America also come in this region as well as Atacama area is a land of wonderful volcanic hot springs with falls and pools. El Tatio Geysers are present above more than 4000-meters height from the sea level and are worth seeing at dawn. You can even enjoy dipping your feet in these thermal pools of Puritama.
Valle De La Luna, Moon Valley, is a place tourist should never miss. You will come across breathtaking scenery all over the desert area and also lots of beautiful canyons, caves and sand dunes. You will never forget the sunsets of the Moon Valley. Tourists love to do “sand board” down the dunes.
Hope you will visit San Pedro de Atacama when ever you go to Chile. It is an enchanting experience and will remain in memories for a whole life.
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