Reviewed on September 18, 2026 · Drafted with AI assistance
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An adobe village at 2,400 metres that serves as the door to the driest desert on earth.
When to go
High 30° · Low 15° · 15 mm of rain
Where to stay
Hoteles en San Pedro de Atacama
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El pueblo es la base de las excursiones al salar, las lagunas y el Tatio.
Car rental
Autos en el aeropuerto de Calama
Discover Cars
Retiro al aterrizar, a unos 100 km de San Pedro. Compara compañías y coberturas.
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