Title: Visit Northern Chile: Best of Northern Chile Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca

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# Northern Chile

## Travel Guide

![El Tatio Geyser Field which includes tranquil scenes and landscape views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/121000/121127-San-Pedro-De-Atacama.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![San Pedro de Atacama](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/121000/121149-San-Pedro-De-Atacama.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Northern Chile](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/121000/121663-Chile.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Northern Chile](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/196000/196881-Northern-Chile.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![San Pedro de Atacama](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/121000/121148-San-Pedro-De-Atacama.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Northern Chile

Things to do

#### Quench your thirst for adventure in this region of contrasts and natural beauty, which features golden beaches, high plateaus and arid desert landscapes.

Two unique natural landscapes combine in Northern Chile to create an incredibly beautiful region. High mountain plateaus sit alongside what is said to be one of the driest deserts in the world. Discover mining centers and ghost towns, lounge on sunny Pacific beaches and visit exciting cities, where for much of the year there is not a single cloud in the sky.

Explore the mysteries and beauty of the Atacama Desert, where in some areas no rainfall has ever been recorded. Not only does it boast beautiful natural wonders, but also fascinating man-made features. Head to Cerro Pintados and Tiliviche to see large geoglyphs left by indigenous peoples on the desert hillsides and ravines.

Venture to abandoned towns, slowly crumbling beneath the desert sun, which tell the story of the once-booming sodium nitrate industry. The best preserved of these towns is Humberstone, where workers’ houses, an old theater, church, hotel, and workshops with abandoned tools and paperwork still remain. Reach Humberstone easily from nearby Iquique, one of several coastal cities in the region known for their cloudless skies and duty-free shopping.

To see today’s heavy industry in action, take a tour of the giant open-pit copper mine at Chuquicamata, just 10 miles (15 kilometers) from the city of Calama. Calling itself “the land of sun and copper,” Calama, together with the nearby port town ofAntofagasta, is at the heart of the important Chilean mining industry.

To the east, the desert climbs towards the Altiplano. This windswept plateau, with lakes and salt flats ringed with snowcapped volcanoes, gets some tropical rainfall, but the high altitude means only the hardiest flora and fauna can survive. Admire the spectacular scenery and search for wildlife at the Parque Nacional Lauca.

After outdoor adventures, unwind in the hot spring oases of Pica and Matilla or hit the soft sand and warm waters of the beaches close to La Serena, a coastal town set amid rolling valleys where some of the most famous Chilean grapes are grown.

To reach Northern Chile, fly into El Loa Airport near Calama. Travel around the region via buses and minibuses.

- Northern Chile Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in Northern Chile

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Diego de Almagro San Pedro de Atacama

Toconao 460 San Pedro de Atacama Antofagasta

CA $164

CA $164 total

Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026

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. ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (328 reviews)

Great location in the centre of town and lots of space in the room and hotel.

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025

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Park Hotel Calama

Alcalde Jose Lira 1392 Calama Antofagasta

CA $84

CA $84 total

Dec 25 - Dec 26

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Calama. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Calama Municipal Stadium and Sol ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (291 reviews)

Everything was very good. Convenient for the airport but a free airport shuttle service would be perfect and bring in lots of business.

Reviewed on Dec 4, 2025

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Our Habitas Atacama

Domingo Atienza 282 San Pedro de Atacama Antofagasta

CA $378

CA $378 total

Jan 22 - Jan 23, 2026

Book a stay at this spa hotel in San Pedro de Atacama. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (311 reviews)

Great staff, very clean and nice property, i would have rated 4/5 for pioneer rooms being a bit smaller in size and the hotel did not provide any dental or amenities kit. But the anstronomy experience and the swimming pool more than makes up for the smaller things. Keep it going guys, i would definitely ...

Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025

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Yurak Apart Hotel

Los Geisers San Pedro de Atacama Antofagasta

Stay at this aparthotel in San Pedro de Atacama. Enjoy free WiFi, satellite TV channels, and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions Artisans Town and Inca ...

8/10 Very Good! (2 reviews)

Estadia em SPA

Excelente opcao custo beneficio em atacama. Apartamento a 10 minutos a andar da rua caracoles, com mercados e restaurantes perto. Ponto a melhorar é que é dificil regular a temperatura da agua quente no chuveiro. Boa comunicacão.

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RQ Antofagasta

Avenida Balmaceda 2415 Local 3 - 108 Antofagasta Antofagasta

Stay at this apartment in Antofagasta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and private pools. Popular attractions Plaza Colon and Antofagasta Museum are located ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (90 reviews)

Me encantó es súper céntrico muy limpio y muy amables

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025

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Domos Dream hotel cabañas

Hortensia Bustamante La Serena Coquimbo

Book a stay at this spa campground in La Serena. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Sea Avenue and La Serena Beach ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (4 reviews)

Chambre originale par son architecture, confortable, propre tranquille, personnel attentionné

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### Popular places to visit

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#### Plaza de San Pedro de Atacama

You can find out about the history of San Pedro de Atacama when you stop by Plaza de San Pedro de Atacama. You can seek out the local tours in this quaint area. 

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![Valle de la Luna featuring desert views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/121000/121257-Valle-De-La-Luna.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Valley of the Moon

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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#### Bahia Inglesa Beach

Relax on soft sand, dip your feet in pristine waters and admire unusual black rock formations at this striking bay.

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#### San Pedro Church

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![Mamalluca Observatory](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/ae39d76827ea4e6c809960d9a1d2e076.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Mamalluca Observatory

Enjoy an outing to Mamalluca Observatory during your stay in Vicuña. Take in the museums and mountain views in the area. 

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#### Sea Avenue

Learn about the local history of La Serena with a stop at Sea Avenue. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. 

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### Things to do

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#### Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Audio Tour

CA $23

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CA $55

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#### Carson City Puzzling Adventure

CA $48

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## Cities near Northern Chile

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### Arica

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### Calama

![Caldera Beach showing a beach as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/121000/121108-Copiapo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Copiapó

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### Los Vilos

- Cities near Northern Chile
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