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# Rio Grande

## Travel Guide

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## Visit Rio Grande

Things to do

#### See fascinating petroglyphs from pre-Hispanic settlements. Learn about their ancient ways of hunting llamas in this arid pastoral village.

Rio Grande is a rural commune in the valley of mountains along the river of the same name. It is characterized by quaint structures made from stone, mud and straw. Escape from modern chaos and appreciate this quieter way of life. The village is a fascinating place to find out about Chile’s indigenous history through the petroglyphs in the rock face offering an insight into pre-Hispanic life.

Enjoy the fresh air of this rural commune, miles from the nearest city. Fewer than 100 inhabitants live here. They farm corn, garlic, onions, lettuce and potatoes and also raise llamas, goats and other animals. 

An advantage of the village’s isolation is its spectacular night sky, where you can see the Milky Way clearly. Lie under the evening stars and name the constellations. During the day, appreciate excellent views of the red-brown mountains that surround valley pueblo structures.

Spot cute chinchillas and vicuñas, Andes camels that produce very expensive wool. Get a close look at the drawings and carvings that reveal information about the lives of the Atacameño people.

Arrive in the village to enjoy festivals, such as the Cleaning of the Canals and the Cross. The commune’s highlight is the church, which receives thousands of visits from pilgrims every year. Gaze up at the cross rising from the thatched roof of the red mud and stone structure.

Bring plenty of liquids with you for your trip to this arid terrain. The area has very dry weather year-round. Prepare for possible difficulty breathing at the high altitude.

The village is 55 miles (90 kilometres) north of San Pedro de Atacama in the Antofagasta region of northern Chile, near the border with Bolivia. Fly into El Loa Airport, which serves domestic locations such as Santiago and Iquique. The drive to the village from the airport should take about 2 hours.

Come to Rio Grande for a bit of history in a quaint rural area that retains its isolated charm.

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Diego de Almagro San Pedro de Atacama

Toconao 460 San Pedro de Atacama Antofagasta

CA $163

CA $163 total

Mar 9 - Mar 10

Stay at this hotel in San Pedro de Atacama. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

8/10 Very Good! (345 reviews)

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Don Raúl

Calle Caracoles 130 San Pedro de Atacama El Loa

CA $252

CA $252 total

Mar 16 - Mar 17

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Our Habitas Atacama

Domingo Atienza 282 San Pedro de Atacama Antofagasta

CA $306

CA $306 total

Feb 22 - Feb 23

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Yurak Apart Hotel

Los Geisers San Pedro de Atacama Antofagasta

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Lodge Ancar Atacama

Pasaje Lasana 654 - Ayllu Conde Duque San Pedro de Atacama Antofagasta

Stay at this cabin in San Pedro de Atacama. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Artisans Town and Inca House are located ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (29 reviews)

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 San Pedro de Atacama Antofagasta

Stay at this cabin in San Pedro de Atacama. Popular attractions Artisans Town and Plaza de San Pedro de Atacama are located nearby.

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### Popular places to visit

![Valle de la Luna featuring desert views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6098516/dcc47ea9-6e77-4a74-b4ab-c885b853b18c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Valley of the Moon

5/5(14 reviews)

Treat your eyes to the variety of colors in a deserted valley that looks like a scene from a science fiction movie.

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![Just outside San Pedro de Atacama are the ruins of a 12th-century fort built atop a promontory overlooking the Rio San Pedro. It was built by the Atacameños to protect themselves from the expanding Inca Empire, but the real threat came centuries later when the Conquistadors invaded and conquered the fortress in 1540](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6098514/45b3fe9a-cf80-46af-a017-fb562cf35d43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Pukara de Quitor Archaeological Site

4.5/5(2 reviews)

You can find out about the history of San Pedro de Atacama with a trip to Pukara de Quitor Archaeological Site. You can seek out the local tours in this quaint area. 

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#### Cejar Lagoon

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Float effortlessly in the salt water of this extraordinary lagoon situated in the heart of Atacama’s salt plains.

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#### Piedra Lagoon

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Piedra Lagoon during your travels in San Pedro de Atacama. You can seek out the local tours while in the area. 

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#### Arco Iris Valley

Spend hours clambering over the cliffs and hills of this vast rock formation to view its spectacular natural colors.

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#### Chaxa Lagoon

5/5(3 reviews)

Marvel at the scores of pink flamingos and other birds that manage to live next to this remarkable lagoon in the salt desert.

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CA $55

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#### Tour to the Valley of the Moon San Pedro de Atacama

CA $48

per adult

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CA $56

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CA $57

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#### Small-Group Tour to Tatio Geysers Machuca Village & Rio Putana wetlands

CA $111

per adult

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#### Full-Day Excursion to the El Tatio Geysers

CA $85

per adult

**86%** of travellers recommend

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