Pukará de Quitor brings to light a treasure trove of secrets about the past. Explore the material remains that were dug up here to learn more about this region's fascinating history.

This archaeological dig site is situated in San Pedro de Atacama, a place that has so much on offer! Plaza de San Pedro de Atacama, San Pedro Church, and R.P. Gustavo Le Paige Archaeological Museum are other fine sightseeing opportunities close by when you've finished up at Pukará de Quitor.

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Hotel Agua del Desierto

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convenient location with very helpful staff

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Noi Casa Atacama

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Clean, quiet, good food and staff that are friendly and a pleasure to interact with. I loved visiting San Pedro and Noi Casa Atacama was part of the unforgettable experience, hope to visit again someday.

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Lodge Quelana

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Buenos Aires (BUE) to Calama (CJC)

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This is a lovely retreat. Each room is an individual cabana. The decor in the room was beautiful, and the landscaping of the grounds is wonderful. The staff was extremely gracious. I used this as a base to explore the area for 3 days and it was perfect. I had a rental car and explored on my own without booking any tours. It was easy and safe. A perfect trip. I will do it again soon.

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San Pedro de Atacama: Etno-Stargazing Tour with Transfer

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5 Fantastic in Atacama Desert in 3 Days

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Hiking Cerro Toco

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Uyuni: Uyuni Salt Flats and San Pedro de Atacama 3-Day Tour

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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

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.

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

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.

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Plaza de San Pedro de Atacama

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.

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

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

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.