San Pedro de Atacama is a small village, situated in an oasis, in the highlands of the second region of the country.
In this geographical area are some of the highest peaks of the Andes.
Its present importance is great because it is the archeological capital of Chile and, located at the top of the backlands; it is privileged by the beauty of its landscapes and the blue of the sky that is always clear.
The main economic activity of the city is tourism and hardly any agriculture (only small plants and small animal husbandry is possible).
Because of the breathtaking landscape that surrounds this area, San Pedro is the starting point and the center of tourism for tours through the region. Therefore today in the city can be found a range of services for visitors such as accommodation, restaurants, travel agencies, craft, call center, Internet, postal and police.
Temperatures:
Winter Temperature: 22 ° C during the day and 4 ° C at night (blue sky all year).
Summer temperature: 27 ° C during the day and 16 ° C at night (sometimes rain)
