How do I get from San Pedro to Calama?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Calama Airport and arriving at San Pedro de Atacama. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.

How many days do you need in Atacama?

Tripper Tips: I believe five days is ideal to properly explore the Atacama and experience different types of excursions, allowing for time to properly acclimate to the environment. To adjust to the altitude it’s best to eat light and go easy on the alcohol on your first day or two.

How do you get to Calama Chile?

To get to Calama, the closest city to San Pedro de Atacama, we recommend Pullman Bus and Géminis which offer three-times-a-week departures from the Argentinian cities of Salta, San Salvador de Jujuy and from Purmamarca and Susques villages.

Where do you fly into to go to Atacama Desert?

To get to the Atacama Desert, most travelers fly into Santiago and then take the two-hour flight from Santiago to El Loa Airport in Calama.

Are there snakes in Atacama Desert?

Species include the Kimberly rock monitor and the frilled lizard. Venomous snakes, like the eastern brown snake, as well as non-venomous species such as the black-headed python also inhabit the savanna.

How long is the Atacama Desert?

600 to 700 miles
Atacama Desert, Spanish Desierto de Atacama, cool, arid region in northern Chile, 600 to 700 miles (1,000 to 1,100 km) long from north to south.

When should I visit the Atacama Desert?

The most popular season for visiting the Atacama Desert are the summer months of December, January, and February. The pleasant day temperatures and warmer nights make for a wonderful time to explore the desert.

Is San Pedro de Atacama worth visiting?

With nearby experiences including the Valley of the Dead, the Moon Valley, flamingo-filled salt lakes, towering mountains topped with geothermal steam baths, and a local food scene that serves up incredible flavors that, alone, might make the journey to San Pedro de Atacama worth it, this town has a wealth of offerings …