Title: Visit Northern Chile: Best of Northern Chile Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.com [Hotels in Northern Chile](https://expedia.com/Northern-Chile-Hotels.d6053650.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Northern Chile](https://expedia.com/Northern-Chile-Vacation-Rentals.d6053650.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Northern Chile](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Northern-Chile.d6053650.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Northern Chile](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Northern-Chile.d6053650.Car-Rental-Guide)[Northern Chile Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Northern-Chile.d6053650.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Northern Chile ## Travel Guide ![El Tatio Geyser Field featuring landscape views and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500224/36fa84b4-a244-4a61-909a-92800da7a110.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![El Tatio Geyser Field featuring landscape views and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500224/36fa84b4-a244-4a61-909a-92800da7a110.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![San Pedro de Atacama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500224/bebd7d0c-74d3-4d08-8c52-23c9c74d0974.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Northern Chile](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6236581/45fada38-94e7-4589-8952-7fe3126076ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Antofagasta Region featuring tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6236581/e8368d41-8009-4145-9750-294cc4011b59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Northern Chile Things to do #### Quench your thirst for adventure in this region of contrasts and natural beauty, which features golden beaches, high plateaus and arid desert landscapes. Two unique natural landscapes combine in Northern Chile to create an incredibly beautiful region. High mountain plateaus sit alongside what is said to be one of the driest deserts in the world. Discover mining centers and ghost towns, lounge on sunny Pacific beaches and visit exciting cities, where for much of the year there is not a single cloud in the sky. Explore the mysteries and beauty of the Atacama Desert, where in some areas no rainfall has ever been recorded. Not only does it boast beautiful natural wonders, but also fascinating man-made features. Head to Cerro Pintados and Tiliviche to see large geoglyphs left by indigenous peoples on the desert hillsides and ravines. Venture to abandoned towns, slowly crumbling beneath the desert sun, which tell the story of the once-booming sodium nitrate industry. The best preserved of these towns is Humberstone, where workers’ houses, an old theater, church, hotel, and workshops with abandoned tools and paperwork still remain. Reach Humberstone easily from nearby Iquique, one of several coastal cities in the region known for their cloudless skies and duty-free shopping. To see today’s heavy industry in action, take a tour of the giant open-pit copper mine at Chuquicamata, just 10 miles (15 kilometers) from the city of Calama. Calling itself “the land of sun and copper,” Calama, together with the nearby port town ofAntofagasta, is at the heart of the important Chilean mining industry. To the east, the desert climbs towards the Altiplano. This windswept plateau, with lakes and salt flats ringed with snowcapped volcanoes, gets some tropical rainfall, but the high altitude means only the hardiest flora and fauna can survive. Admire the spectacular scenery and search for wildlife at the Parque Nacional Lauca. After outdoor adventures, unwind in the hot spring oases of Pica and Matilla or hit the soft sand and warm waters of the beaches close to La Serena, a coastal town set amid rolling valleys where some of the most famous Chilean grapes are grown. To reach Northern Chile, fly into El Loa Airport near Calama. Travel around the region via buses and minibuses. - Northern Chile Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Northern Chile ![Diego de Almagro San Pedro de Atacama](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1100500/1100408/ae70d540_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Diego de Almagro San Pedro de Atacama Toconao 460 San Pedro de Atacama Antofagasta $120 nightly $120 total Mar 1 - Mar 2 Stay at this hotel in San Pedro de Atacama. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (344 reviews) Convenient, pool was great but only open 12 to 8pm. 10000 for a towel .Breakfast buffet was good. Some areas are a little bit ran down. All in all its pretty nice. Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F1%2F2026&endDate=3%2F2%2F2026&selected=1100408&PinnedHotelID=1100408&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6053650) ![Hotel Diego de Almagro La Serena Express](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110440000/110439900/110439848/69704642_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Diego de Almagro La Serena Express 0235 Avenida Francisco de Aguirre La Serena $95 nightly $95 total Mar 1 - Mar 2 Stay at this hotel in La Serena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions La Serena Lighthouse and El Faro Beach are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (44 reviews) Room quality was very good and the room was very clean every day, Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F1%2F2026&endDate=3%2F2%2F2026&selected=110439848&PinnedHotelID=110439848&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6053650) ![Don Raúl](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4440000/4432100/4432013/e8e67f4f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Don Raúl Calle Caracoles 130 San Pedro de Atacama El Loa $146 nightly $146 total Feb 18 - Feb 19 Stay at this hotel in San Pedro de Atacama. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (194 reviews) We love the hotel, excellent staff, very friendly and extremely clean. Loved it! From Canada Reviewed on Dec 4, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F18%2F2026&endDate=2%2F19%2F2026&selected=4432013&PinnedHotelID=4432013&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6053650) [See all 1,128 properties in Northern Chile](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F8%2F2026&endDate=2%2F9%2F2026®ionId=6053650) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![RQ Antofagasta](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33250000/33243400/33243398/2aeb0975_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### RQ Antofagasta Avenida Balmaceda 2415 Local 3 - 108 Antofagasta Antofagasta Stay at this apartment in Antofagasta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and private pools. Popular attractions Plaza Colon and Antofagasta Museum are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (92 reviews) Me encantó es súper céntrico muy limpio y muy amables Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Antofagasta-Hotels-RQ-Antofagasta.h33243398.Hotel-Information) ![Domos Dream hotel cabañas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87730000/87728000/87727948/3cd1e7d7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Domos Dream hotel cabañas Hortensia Bustamante La Serena Coquimbo Book a stay at this spa campground in La Serena. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Sea Avenue and La Serena Beach ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (4 reviews) Chambre originale par son architecture, confortable, propre tranquille, personnel attentionné Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/La-Serena-Hotels-Domos-Dream-Hotel-Cabanas.h87727948.Hotel-Information) ![Yurak Apart Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89510000/89505900/89505802/ec83984f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Yurak Apart Hotel Los Geisers San Pedro de Atacama Antofagasta Stay at this aparthotel in San Pedro de Atacama. Enjoy free WiFi, satellite TV channels, and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions Artisans Town and Inca ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (3 reviews) Quarto impecavel. Atendimento excelente. 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[](https://expedia.com/Valley-Of-The-Moon-San-Pedro-de-Atacama.d6098516.Vacation-Attraction) ![Bahia Inglesa Beach which includes a lake or waterhole as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6098480/c179fb63-1405-478c-ab7d-a4cf06897ded.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bahia Inglesa Beach Relax on soft sand, dip your feet in pristine waters and admire unusual black rock formations at this striking bay. [](https://expedia.com/Bahia-Inglesa-Beach-Chile.d6098480.Vacation-Attraction) ![Just outside San Pedro de Atacama are the ruins of a 12th-century fort built atop a promontory overlooking the Rio San Pedro. It was built by the Atacameños to protect themselves from the expanding Inca Empire, but the real threat came centuries later when the Conquistadors invaded and conquered the fortress in 1540](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6098514/45b3fe9a-cf80-46af-a017-fb562cf35d43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pukara de Quitor Archaeological Site 4.5/5(8 reviews) You can find out about the history of San Pedro de Atacama with a trip to Pukara de Quitor Archaeological Site. You can seek out the local tours in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Pukara-De-Quitor-Archaeological-Site-San-Pedro-de-Atacama.d6098514.Vacation-Attraction) ![Caldera Beach which includes a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6098478/6f1f61f5-3599-40f5-8527-64d4ba9169a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Caldera Beach Lie out on this spacious stretch of sand, which leads into the warm and clean ocean water. [](https://expedia.com/Caldera-Beach-Chile.d6098478.Vacation-Attraction) ![Vicuna](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6098448/f6b91810-f1d0-442a-9384-9c62dcf791c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mamalluca Observatory 5/5(1 review) Enjoy an outing to Mamalluca Observatory during your stay in Vicuña. Take in the museums and mountain views in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Mamalluca-Observatory-Vicuna.d6098448.Vacation-Attraction) ![El Tatio Geysers, Atacama Desert, Chile](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532373978/243b7e4b-9043-4839-a477-ce4edb5c9522.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### El Tatio Geysers Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at El Tatio Geysers during your travels in San Francisco de Chiu Chiu. You can seek out the local tours in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/El-Tatio-Geysers-Calama.d553248621532373978.Vacation-Attraction) ## Cities near Northern Chile ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/382/92e596c7-b25d-4347-8312-784825dcea16.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Antofagasta ![Panoramic aerial view of the city and port of Arica, Chile. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/414/883f3784-b909-40af-991b-168aae6922f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Arica ![Valle de Muerte - Atacama desert near San Pedro (chile)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/847/5ecbeda6-2452-48ed-aad2-878cd27e8b7b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Calama ![Caldera Beach which includes a beach as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6098478/ab33d6aa-7895-4622-a048-6bc0234572ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Copiapó - Cities near Northern Chile - Places of interest [Antofagasta](https://expedia.com/Antofagasta.dx382)[Arica](https://expedia.com/Arica.dx414)[Calama](https://expedia.com/Calama.dx847)[Copiapó](https://expedia.com/Copiapo.dx907)[El Salvador](https://expedia.com/El-Salvador.dx1168)[Iquique](https://expedia.com/Iquique.dx1623)[La Serena](https://expedia.com/La-Serena.dx2139)[Tacna](https://expedia.com/Tacna.dx3392)[Cavancha](https://expedia.com/Cavancha.dx181007)[Maitencillo](https://expedia.com/Maitencillo.dx181039)[Los Vilos](https://expedia.com/Los-Vilos.dx500222)[San Pedro de Atacama](https://expedia.com/San-Pedro-De-Atacama.dx500224)[Coquimbo](https://expedia.com/Coquimbo.dx6024027)[Cobija](https://expedia.com/Cobija.dx6098501)[Pichidangui](https://expedia.com/Pichidangui.dx6124449)[Bahia Inglesa](https://expedia.com/Bahia-Inglesa.dx6130119)[Caldera](https://expedia.com/Caldera.dx6130148)[Vallenar](https://expedia.com/Vallenar.dx6130154)[Putre](https://expedia.com/Putre.dx6139272)[Rio Hurtado](https://expedia.com/Rio-Hurtado.dx6140331)[Monte Patria](https://expedia.com/Monte-Patria.dx6141337)[Ovalle](https://expedia.com/Ovalle.dx6143185)[Andacollo](https://expedia.com/Andacollo.dx6203778)[Tongoy](https://expedia.com/Tongoy.dx6203786)[La Higuera](https://expedia.com/La-Higuera.dx6203805) - 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[Cerro Paranal Observatory ](https://expedia.com/Cerro-Paranal-Observatory-Antofagasta.d6098500.Vacation-Attraction) - [Parque Nacional Lauca ](https://expedia.com/Parque-Nacional-Lauca-Arica.d553248621532464912.Vacation-Attraction) - [Plaza Colon ](https://expedia.com/Plaza-Colon-Arica.d6099414.Vacation-Attraction) - [Chuquicamata Mine ](https://expedia.com/Chuquicamata-Mine-Calama.d6098506.Vacation-Attraction) - [Pukara de Quitor Archaeological Site ](https://expedia.com/Pukara-De-Quitor-Archaeological-Site-San-Pedro-de-Atacama.d6098514.Vacation-Attraction) - [Cuatro Esquinas Beach ](https://expedia.com/Cuatro-Esquinas-Beach-Coquimbo-Region.d6311993.Vacation-Attraction) - [Caldera Beach ](https://expedia.com/Caldera-Beach-Chile.d6098478.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mamalluca Observatory ](https://expedia.com/Mamalluca-Observatory-Vicuna.d6098448.Vacation-Attraction) - [El Tatio Geysers ](https://expedia.com/El-Tatio-Geysers-Calama.d553248621532373978.Vacation-Attraction) - [Pichidangui Beach ](https://expedia.com/Pichidangui-Beach-Coquimbo-Region.d6098394.Vacation-Attraction) - 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