Plaza de San Pedro de Atacama is a major stop on any tourist itinerary. Discover its historical background and importance or just sit back and watch the world pass by.

You'll be spoiled for sightseeing choice when in San Pedro de Atacama. Plaza de San Pedro de Atacama is a great place to kick off here, but there are numerous other interesting sights to discover. Piedra del Coyote Overlook, San Pedro Church, and R.P. Gustavo Le Paige Archaeological Museum are not far from the public square and will fill in your day nicely.

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Second oldest church in Chile, completed in the 17th century in San Pedro de Atacama, town in the middle of the arid Atacama desert

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.

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

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.

Amazing scenery is everywhere in the Atacama, but this valley is particularly stunning and close to San Pedro de Atacama. You can take hikes through the valley, climb sand dunes, or simply enjoy the landscape from prominent viewpoints.

Valle Da La Muerte

4.5/5(15 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Valle Da La Muerte, a lovely green space in San Pedro de Atacama. You can seek out the local tours in this quaint area.

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.

Valley of the Moon

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Treat your eyes to the variety of colors in a deserted valley that looks like a scene from a science fiction movie.

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Piedra Lagoon

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Piedra Lagoon during your travels in San Pedro de Atacama. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.