Float in the hyper-saline Cejar Lagoon or soak in the warm, mineral-rich thermal pools of the Puritama volcanic canyon.
Float in the hyper-saline Cejar Lagoon or soak in the warm, mineral-rich thermal pools of the Puritama volcanic canyon.
| Month | High / Low | Rain Days | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82° / 54.1°F | 2 | Good |
| Feb | 80.6° / 53.2°F | 3 | Good |
| Mar | 80.4° / 52.2°F | 1 | Good |
| Apr | 76.1° / 46.1°F | 0 | Peak |
| May | 70.2° / 41.1°F | 0 | Peak |
| Jun | 65.3° / 37.3°F | 0 | Peak |
| Jul | 66.5° / 37.9°F | 0 | Peak |
| Aug | 70.3° / 38.3°F | 0 | Peak |
| Sep | 75.3° / 42.1°F | 0 | Peak |
| Oct | 79.3° / 46.1°F | 0 | Peak |
| Nov | 82° / 49.7°F | 0 | Peak |
| Dec | 82.9° / 52.5°F | 1 | Good |
Primary domestic jet runway, 1.25 hours northwest of San Pedro.
The historic adobe oasis town serving as the central base for all excursions and lodges.
Wind-carved salt ridges, giant sand dunes, and deep red canyons matching lunar geology.
The highest geyser field in the world at 14,170 feet. Best viewed at sunrise when boiling steam freezes in the air.
Thermal river pools hidden at the bottom of a volcanic canyon, cascading through native grasses.
A massive salt flat containing the Laguna Chaxa sanctuary where three species of flamingos breed.
San Pedro sits at 7,900 feet, but excursions to the geysers and mountain peaks climb past 14,000 feet. Rest for the first 24 hours, avoid alcohol, and drink massive amounts of water to acclimatize before attempting high climbs.
Due to thin mountain air and zero cloud cover, the solar UV index in the Atacama reaches extreme levels year-round. Carry robust mineral sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, and a wide-brimmed sun hat on all daylight walks.
Excursions to key highlights like the El Tatio geysers leave San Pedro at 04:30 in freezing darkness to catch the thermal activity at first light. Pack heavy windproof parkas, beanies, and gloves, even in summer.
Wildist-vetted hotels for Atacama Desert, Chile coming soon.