Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Atacama Region September 2025 | Expedia.ca # What to do in Atacama Region ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Atacama Region Types of activities [Atacama Region travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Atacama-Region.dx6236563) ![Atacama](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/196000/196922-Atacama-Region.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Northern Chile](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/196000/196873-Northern-Chile.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Caldera which includes a marina](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/121000/121114-Caldera.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Iglesia San Francisco](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/121000/121111-Copiapo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Iglesia San Francisco which includes a church or cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/121000/121317-Iglesia-San-Francisco.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) * * * * * * ## What to do in Atacama Region * * * ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Atacama Region ![Bahia Inglesa Beach featuring a lake or waterhole as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/121000/121101-Copiapo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bahia Inglesa Beach 4/5(1 review) Relax on soft sand, dip your feet in pristine waters and admire unusual black rock formations at this striking bay. [](https://expedia.ca/Bahia-Inglesa-Beach-Chile.d6098480.Vacation-Attraction) ![Nevado Tres Cruces National Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/6312879203ec75214039f28a0f059817.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nevado Tres Cruces National Park Explore the great outdoors at Nevado Tres Cruces National Park, a lovely green space in Copiapó. Make time to visit the monuments and shops while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Nevado-Tres-Cruces-National-Park-Copiapo.d6098473.Vacation-Attraction) ![Iglesia San Francisco which includes a church or cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/121000/121314-Iglesia-San-Francisco.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Francisco Church Gaze up at this pretty colonial church from the main city plaza. Admire the remarkable wooden patterns and features on its façade. [](https://expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Church-Copiapo.d6098464.Vacation-Attraction) #### Parque Nacional Llanos de Challe Explore the great outdoors at Parque Nacional Llanos de Challe, a lovely green space in Huasco. [](https://expedia.ca/Parque-Nacional-Llanos-De-Challe-Huasco.d6098453.Vacation-Attraction) #### Atacama University Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Atacama University, during your trip to Copiapó. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums. [](https://expedia.ca/Atacama-University-Copiapo.d6098472.Vacation-Attraction) #### Volcan Ojos de Salado Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Volcan Ojos de Salado during your travels in Copiapó. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Volcan-Ojos-De-Salado-Copiapo.d6098475.Vacation-Attraction) #### Las Campanas Observatory Enjoy an outing to Las Campanas Observatory during your stay in Vallenar. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Las-Campanas-Observatory-Vallenar.d6098446.Vacation-Attraction) #### Puerto Viejo Beach Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Puerto Viejo Beach during your travels in Puerto Viejo? [](https://expedia.ca/Puerto-Viejo-Beach-Chile.d553248621532463496.Vacation-Attraction) #### Nuestra Senora de la Candelaria Parish Learn about the local history of Copiapó with a stop at Nuestra Senora de la Candelaria Parish. Discover the area's museums and monuments. [](https://expedia.ca/Nuestra-Senora-De-La-Candelaria-Parish-Copiapo.d6098468.Vacation-Attraction) * * * Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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