Duration: | 7 Hour(s) - 30 Minute(s) |
Tour Category: | Full Day Tours |
It is a geothermal field located in the Andes mountain range, being the highest in the world (4,200 mts of height) and it is located 89 kilometers from San Pedro. It is the morning early hours present an impressive steam fumaroles activity produced by the high temperatures of its watery craters. It is surrounded by hills that reach 5900 meters in height.
To the tourists is recommended to take thick clothes, a bathing suit, a towel, a sun protector and mineral water. It is without a doubt one of the most wonderful spectacles offered by the Atacama desert.
Its mineral salt edges are soft, is necessary to have precautions when approaching. The color of the ground and the sky stands out among the steam columns of 7 meters in height, under the first sun rays. It is a wonderful spectacle. In the environs, there are thermal pools where is possible to take a bath.
Approximately between 06:00 and 07:00 hours the maximum expression of these steam fumaroles take place with temperatures that reach 85°C, and that emerge from the Earth with force arriving at approximate heights between 7 and 8 Mts. On the trip and in the place, it is possible to observe vicunas, llamas, ñandues, and vizcachas, while in the flora emphasizes the giant cactus, Llareta, and Coiron. The temperature in the morning fluctuates between 15°C and 2°C under cero at night.
The place also counts with thermal water pools, with mineral deposits, which upholster 10 km2 of the geothermal field, while, at heart, the snow volcanoes summits stand out against a metallic blue sky.
With its famous frame and spectacular scene the Geisers of San Pedro de Atacama are clearly one of attractive more impressive to visit. It is a geothermal field located in the Andes mountain range, being the highest in the world (4,200 mts of height) and it is located 89 kilometers from San Pedro. It is the morning early hours present an impressive steam fumaroles activity produced by the high temperatures of its watery craters. It is surrounded by hills that reach 5900 meters in height.
With its famous frame and spectacular scene the Geisers of San Pedro de Atacama are clearly one of attractive more impressive to visit.
We leave at dawn from San Pedro de Atacama Hotel to go to the Tatio Geysers, a geothermal center with geysers that can only be seen very early in the morning. After seeing this spectacular sight in a magnificent natural setting, we eat breakfast. On the way back, we see the majestic Andes mountain range, whose peaks seem close enough to touch. We then arrive at Machuca, a small llama herder settlement. The village is filled with adobe houses with thatched roofs. Green wetlands lend a special charm.
Min 2 People
SIC (Group Service)
It does not include fee to the park.