Why visit
San Pedro is the Atacama Desert's base. Valle de la Luna, El Tatio geysers at dawn, the world's clearest skies for stargazing, and Bolivian salt-flat crossings nearby.
Chile at a glance
Country center
-30.0°, -71.0°
Coast
Has coastline
Country area
756,102 km²
291,932 mi²
Country population
19.6 million
26/km²
Subregion
South America
Currency
Chilean peso ($)
CLP
Dial
+56
Language
Spanish
Demonym
Chilean
Internet
.cl
UN
Member state
ISO code
CL / CHL
Where in the world
-30.0° · -71.0°
Chile
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Did you know
- Chile is 4,300 km long but only ~180 km wide on average: the world's most elongated country.
- The Atacama Desert is the driest place on earth: some weather stations have never recorded rain.
- Easter Island (Rapa Nui) is Chilean: one of the most isolated inhabited places on earth.
- Chile produces 30% of the world's copper.
Bordering Chile
Traveler notes
- El Tatio geysers require a 4:30 AM start
- ALMA observatory is world-leading for astronomy
- Uyuni (Bolivia) 3-day crossing from here
Plan checks
- Build a three-day plan before extending. Most travel cities are easy to undersell to yourself.
- Check seasonal timing: high season can triple costs on some coastal destinations.
- Bring layered clothing and verify trail/park access before arrival.
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Frequently asked about San Pedro de Atacama
What currency is used in San Pedro de Atacama?
San Pedro de Atacama uses the Chilean peso ($), ISO code CLP.
What languages are spoken in Chile?
The primary language is Spanish.
What is the international calling code for Chile?
The calling code is +56.
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