Valleys and Viewpoints

Visit the valleys and viewpoints

Valle de la Luna – Moon Valley

Just 13 kilometers from San Pedro de Atacama, the Valley of the Moon stuns with its surreal landscape of salt, sand, and stone formations sculpted by wind and time. It’s one of the most iconic must-see spots in the desert.

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Piedras Rojas (Red Stones) Viewpoint

Located 160 km from San Pedro, near the Sico Pass, the Piedras Rojas viewpoint dazzles with its copper-colored volcanic rocks and breathtaking views of highland lagoons like Aguas Calientes and Tuyajto.

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Rainbow Valley

About 90 kilometers from San Pedro, in the Río Grande area, the Rainbow Valley surprises with its vividly colored ground—greens, reds, whites, yellows, and grays—created by a mix of minerals.

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Licancabur Volcano

The Licancabur, the "mountain of the people" of the Atacameños or Cunzas, was venerated as "Tata Maico Licán". This perfect stone cone was one of the sacred altars chosen by these cultures.

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Guardians of the Pakana

This is a unique archaeological site in the region, composed of a series of stone structures dating back more than

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Cerro Toco / Toco Hill

For a first mountain experience, coming to Cerro Toco was an excellent decision.

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Quisquiro Salt Flat

The Quisquiro or Loyoques salt flat is a beach-type salt flat located in the north of the Antofagasta Region, south of the Tara salt flat, with surface lagoons of variable extension and a brine layer at a depth of a few decimeters.

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Valley of Death

Valley of Death, also known as Valle de Marte, is in the middle of the Cordillera de la Sal, just 2 kilometers from San Pedro de Atacama.

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Llullaillaco Volcano

The Llullaillaco volcano is serious business, a challenge only for experienced mountaineers.

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Salt Flats of Aguas Calientes

This salt flat is a true oasis in the middle of the Atacama Desert. The salt flat is located in a volcanic crater, surrounded by mountains and with hot springs that emerge at some points.

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Licancabur Viewpoint

This impressive viewpoint offers a panoramic view of the Licancabur Volcano, an icon of the region and one of the highest volcanoes in the area.

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Las vegas de Quepiaco

Located approximately 1 hour east of San Pedro de Atacama, we will find the Quepiaco River which is located at an altitude of approximately 4,500 meters above sea level

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Kari Viewpoint

El Mirador de Kari, located at 2,550 meters above sea level. Known as the "Piedra del Coyote", this viewpoint is one of the most famous postcards of San Pedro de Atacama

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Lickanantai Viewpoint

This viewpoint offers a panoramic view of the Moon Valley, one of the most famous attractions of the region.

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Other attractions that may interest you

Lagoons and Thermal Baths

Historic Places

On the way to the Uyuni Salt Lake

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