Chile Destinations : Pukara de Quitor. San Pedro de Atacama, Valle de la Luna, Tatio Geysers, Atacama Salt Deposit.

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Quitor Pukará Chile

Quitor Pukara National Monument

Built in the 12th century and is strategically placed on the side of a hill protected by a gorge over the river, the Quitor Pukara is an old Inca fortress that was taken over by Spaniards in 1540. It was built with large and small stones kept together by mud used as mortar. Despite the construction, the Pukara had to be restored for the first time in 1981. Since then, it was restored once again in 1992 by initiative of a Spanish organization.

Useful Information

Location
Region of Antofagasta, 316 km (197.5 mi) northeast of Antofagasta. 3 km (1.8 mi) northwest of San Pedro de Atacama.

When to go
All year-round

Attractions
Archeological sites, urban culture, picturesque route.

How to get there
Santiago-Calama:by air and land. Calama-San Pedro de Atacama: by public or private transport. From San Pedro de Atacama, go north by Tocopilla street, after 3 km you will arrive at Pukara de Quitor.

Activities
Cultural journey, photography.

Services
No services available

Surroundings
San Pedro de Atacama, Valle de la Luna, Tatio Geysers, Atacama Saltflat

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