Chile Destinations : Atacama Salt Flats. San Pedro de Atacama, Tatio Geysers, Calama, Antofagasta.

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Atacama Salt Flat Chile

Atacama Salt Flat

It is the biggest salt deposit in Chile, that has a rough white surface that hides even to the naked eye, is a large salt lake. Its surface area measures 750,000 acres (300,000 ha), which can be appreciated in its entirety thanks to the clarity of the air, as a result of this the region's has a extremely dry climate. However, this great visibility distorts one's perception of distance.

Useful Information

Location
Region of Antofagasta, 316 km (197.5 mi) northeast of Antofagasta. San Pedro de Atacama is located approx. 55 km (34 mi) north.

When to go
All year-round.

Attractions
Wildlife, picturesque route, archeological sites, lakes and lagoons.

How to get there
Santiago-Antofagasta: by airplane, public or private transportation. Antofagasta-Calama: by public or private transportation on Route 5 North, then take Route 25 until Calama. From Calama to San Pedro de Atacama take Route 23. From San Pedro drive towards Toconao, after a while you'll be at the salt deposit.

Activities
Trekking, photography

Surroundings
San Pedro de Atacama, Tatio Geysers.