São Pedro de Atacama - Chile

Gateway to discover the Atacama Desert, San Pedro is home to around 5,000 inhabitants among its adobe houses and sandy streets. The friendly village lives around tourism in the region, with a rich selection of hotels, restaurants and shops that welcome travelers from all over the world. The natural attractions of Atacama, the driest and highest desert in the world, are scattered around San Pedro, and are accessed by tours sold by various city agencies. The list of must-see places is extensive. Get ready to find pre-Incan fortresses, giant cacti, conical volcanoes, bluish lagoons, steaming geysers and rock formations that appear to be from another planet. Llamas, vicuñas, guanacos, foxes and graceful flamingos give the gift of unique wildlife. Originally a parade center for Spanish colonizers, it originated from its Church of San Pedro, built by Spanish Jesuits in the early 18th century. It was the main center of the Atacameño culture, and today it is a major tourist center in Atacama. San Pedro de Atacama is a commune in the province of El Loa, located in the Antofagasta Region, Chile. It is located at 2,400 meters of altitude. Because it is a unique place in an inhospitable region like the Atacama, it is called the oasis of San Pedro de Atacama.