Atacama Salt Deposit

It is the biggest salt deposit in Chile with a rough, white surface that hides, to the naked eye, a large salt lake. Its surface area measures 750,000 acres (300,000 ha), which can be appreciated in its entirety thanks to the air clarity, a result of the region's extremely dry climate. However, this great visibility distorts one's perception of distance.

Location

Region of Antofagasta, 316 km (197.5 mi) northeast of Antofagasta. San Pedro de Atacama is located approx. 55 km (34 mi) north. Map

When to go

Year-round.

Attractions

Wildlife, picturesque route, archeological sites, lakes and lagoons.

How to get there

Santiago-Antofagasta: by airplane, public or private transportation. Antofagasta-Calama: by public or private transportation on Route 5 North, then take Route 25 until Calama. From Calama to San Pedro de Atacama take Route 23. From San Pedro drive towards Toconao, after a while you'll be at the salt deposit. See Transport

Activities

Trekking, photography. Activities Index

Services

No services available.

Surroundings

San Pedro de Atacama, Tatio Geysers.