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![]() San Pedro de Atacama(Number of Articles Reads in San Pedro de Atacama: 40.513) This town is of particular interest to foreign visitors on account of its fame as a place for spiritual enrichment, and because it is considered to be the archeological capital of Chile. Located in one of the oases of the Andean plateau in the Second Region, it has a population of approximately 2,500 and stands at a height of 2,438 meters above sea level.
Articles made by local people are for sale in the handicrafts market on the main square. Here also can be found the "Padre le Paige" Archeological Museum, with its interesting collection of artefacts from the Spanish conquest, and also of the Aymara culture. DestinationsArticles in San Pedro de AtacamaHow to get to San Pedro de Atacama? San Pedro de Atacama lies 1,670 kms north of Santiago de Chile. By air: This is the quickest way to get to Calama and ... Where to go in San Pedro de Atacama? Gustavo Le Paige Archeological Museum Outside is a statue of the founder, Father Gustavo Le Paige S.J. It was he who ... Attractions around San Pedro de Atacama Valley of the Moon The Valley of the Moon is an area of fascinating rock and sand formations. It has been declared a Nature ... |
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