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The town of Machuca Estña is located 80 km north of San Pedro de Atacama.

It's a town that has about 20 houses and a church. It is about 4000 m.a.s.l. and a recommendation is not to get agitated, each house has solar panels, as a means of energy, it is a great opportunity to know how this energy works so expected for the society.

It has pure skies, and it is a great opportunity to photograph in the starry nights since there is a rustic lodging and knowing that the inhabitants are participating to the tourist activity.

It is recommended to visit it and try those sopaipillas of 25 cm in diameter, and taste the typical food of this town.

Experience Machuca highland town with GreatChile

Programs & Tours

San Pedro de Atacama, GreatChile
5 Must-See Tours in 3 Days

Discover the best of San Pedro de Atacama with a program designed to make the most of your trip in just a few days. This pack of 5 tours in 3 days brings together the most iconic landscapes of the Atacama Desert, guided excursions and standout experiences in one of Chile's most surprising destinations.

Transportation Guide
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3 Classic Tours in 2 Days

Explore the main attractions of San Pedro de Atacama with a program of 3 tours over 2 days, ideal for travelers with limited time who want to see some of the most striking landscapes of the Atacama Desert.

Transportation Guide Snacks
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Tatio Geyser field with large steam plumes rising at dawn, tourists watching nearby, Atacama Desert mountains in background
El Tatio Geysers and the Village of Machuca

Discover one of the most surprising landscapes of the Chilean altiplano on a sunrise excursion to the El Tatio Geysers, one of the largest and highest geothermal fields in the world.

Transportation Guide Snacks
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San Pedro Express
San Pedro Express

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Hostel Transportation Guide Snacks
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