Tatio Geysers

Surrounded by an impressive scenery and arid beauty, the Tatio Geysers is a geothermal field of volcanic origin, where water and steam spring up violently from deep inside the Earth. The geysers are located more than 4,000 m (13,120 ft) above sea level, and therefore morning temperatures are very low. It is also the time of day, between 5:30 and 7:00 am, when the geysers are at their peak and streams can easily reach heights of 10 meters (32.8 ft). Nearby there are hot springs where you can enjoy a thermal bath.

Location

Region of Antofagasta, 342 km. (213.75 mi) northeast of Antofagasta, 129 km. (80.6 mi) east of Calama. Map

When to go

Year-round.

Attractions

Tatio Geysers, hot springs, Tatio volcano, high plateau.

How to get there

From Santiago to Calama by airplane, bus or car. From Calama to the geysers take the road to Chiuchiu (northeast), after passing the town keep going east and at the detour to Aiquina continue to the right. After 74 km. (46.25 mi) from Calama, to your left you will see the detour towards the geysers which are approximately 14 km (8.75 mi) away. There is no public transportation to get there. See Transport

Activities

Hiking, wildlife observation , photography. Activities Index

Services

No services available.

Surroundings

Puritama hot springs, San Pedro de Atacama.