Title: Things to Do in Rio Grande in 2026 | Expedia.com [Rio Grande Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Rio-Grande.dx6302647)[Hotels in Rio Grande](https://expedia.com/Rio-Grande-Hotels.d6302647.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Rio Grande](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Rio-Grande.d6302647.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Rio Grande](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Rio-Grande.d6302647.Car-Rental-Guide)[Rio Grande Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Rio-Grande.d6302647.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Rio Grande ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Rio Grande Types of activities [Rio Grande Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Rio-Grande.dx6302647) ![Rio Grande which includes a small town or village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6302647/4866e7f8-9452-4750-b9f3-384eab21810c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rio Grande which includes a small town or village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6302647/4866e7f8-9452-4750-b9f3-384eab21810c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rio Grande which includes desert views and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6302647/05b8974c-beb7-48dd-882b-24e5a2caa121.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rio Grande featuring landscape views and desert views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6302647/b3a57247-dc4c-4149-8dc8-469d76234067.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rio Grande which includes a small town or village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6302647/a120ec65-6110-4d89-9605-bf91d94c5dd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_6302647) ## Recommended things to do in Rio Grande | Number of things to do | 4 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [San Pedro de Atacama : Transfer to Termas de Puritama](/things-to-do/tour-to-know-the-nature-of-terma-de-puritama.a49003783.activity-details): $83 | | Top 5 things to do | [Puritama Hot Springs Experience with Transfer and Entrance](/things-to-do/puritama-hot-springs-experience-with-transfer-and-entrance.a49453075.activity-details)[San Pedro de Atacama : Transfer to Termas de Puritama](/things-to-do/tour-to-know-the-nature-of-terma-de-puritama.a49003783.activity-details)[Cultural Tour to the Rainbow Valley and Yerbas Buenas](/things-to-do/cultural-tour-to-the-rainbow-valley-and-yerbas-buenas.a50694554.activity-details)[Transfer to the Puritama Hot Springs](/things-to-do/cajon-del-maipo-and-el-yeso-reservoir.a2689254.activity-details) | | Under $25 | | | With kids | [Puritama Hot Springs Experience with Transfer and Entrance](/things-to-do/puritama-hot-springs-experience-with-transfer-and-entrance.a49453075.activity-details)[San Pedro de Atacama : Transfer to Termas de Puritama](/things-to-do/tour-to-know-the-nature-of-terma-de-puritama.a49003783.activity-details) | ## What to do in Rio Grande --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Rio Grande? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Rio Grande ![Valle de la Luna showing desert views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6098516/dcc47ea9-6e77-4a74-b4ab-c885b853b18c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Valley of the Moon 4.5/5(47 reviews) Treat your eyes to the variety of colors in a deserted valley that looks like a scene from a science fiction movie. [](https://expedia.com/Valley-Of-The-Moon-San-Pedro-de-Atacama.d6098516.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) ![Cejar Lagoon featuring swimming and a sandy beach as well as an individual male](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6302765/9447dc26-6f78-457f-9954-3d438b74849b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cejar Lagoon 4.5/5(26 reviews) Float effortlessly in the salt water of this extraordinary lagoon situated in the heart of Atacama’s salt plains. [](https://expedia.com/Cejar-Lagoon-San-Pedro-de-Atacama.d6302765.Vacation-Attraction) ![Chaxa Lagoon showing a lake or waterhole, mountains and bird life](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6302768/59647113-a24c-4be1-9555-23553f5a1f1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chaxa Lagoon 4.5/5(17 reviews) Marvel at the scores of pink flamingos and other birds that manage to live next to this remarkable lagoon in the salt desert. [](https://expedia.com/Chaxa-Lagoon-San-Pedro-de-Atacama.d6302768.Vacation-Attraction) ![Arco Iris Valley showing desert views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6270120/a4e3659f-c962-4f24-9ea2-a021029f81da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Arco Iris Valley 5/5(7 reviews) Spend hours clambering over the cliffs and hills of this vast rock formation to view its spectacular natural colors. [](https://expedia.com/Arco-Iris-Valley-San-Pedro-de-Atacama.d6270120.Vacation-Attraction) ![This was my first time seeing flamingoes in the wild](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500224/5d406787-194f-4534-8d11-69055064c242.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Los Flamencos National Reserve 4.5/5(26 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Los Flamencos National Reserve, a lovely green space in San Pedro de Atacama. You can seek out the local tours while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Los-Flamencos-National-Reserve-San-Pedro-de-Atacama.d6270094.Vacation-Attraction) #### Plaza de San Pedro de Atacama 4/5(38 reviews) You can find out about the history of San Pedro de Atacama when you stop by Plaza de San Pedro de Atacama. You can seek out the local tours in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Plaza-De-San-Pedro-De-Atacama-San-Pedro-de-Atacama.d6098510.Vacation-Attraction) #### San Pedro Church 4/5(15 reviews) San Pedro Church is just one of the places to see in San Pedro de Atacama, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? You can seek out the local tours in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/San-Pedro-Church-San-Pedro-de-Atacama.d6098512.Vacation-Attraction) #### Piedra del Coyote Overlook 4/5(5 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Piedra del Coyote Overlook, a lovely green space in San Pedro de Atacama. You can seek out the local tours in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Piedra-Del-Coyote-Overlook-San-Pedro-de-Atacama.d6314541.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Rio Grande ![San Pedro de Atacama as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500224/5f28f0e3-efc0-4c0d-af16-a54cebbf23e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### San Pedro de Atacama ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rio Grande worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Rio Grande? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Rio Grande? ### Is three days enough to stay in Rio Grande? ### What are some activities to do in Rio Grande with kids? > - [Puritama Hot Springs Experience with Transfer and Entrance](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/puritama-hot-springs-experience-with-transfer-and-entrance.a49453075.activity-details) > - [San Pedro de Atacama : Transfer to Termas de Puritama](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/tour-to-know-the-nature-of-terma-de-puritama.a49003783.activity-details) ### What to do in Rio Grande for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Rio Grande? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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