10 Things to do Good for Kids in Antofagasta Region That You Shouldn't Miss

June 4, 2021 Nobuko Falco

The Antofagasta Region (Spanish: Región de Antofagasta, pronounced [antofaˈɣasta]) is one of Chile's fifteen first-order administrative divisions. It comprises three provinces, Antofagasta, El Loa and Tocopilla. It is bordered to the north by Tarapacá and by Atacama to the south and is the second-largest region of Chile. To the east it borders Bolivia and Argentina. The capital of the region is the port city of Antofagasta, another important city being Calama. The main economic activity is copper mining in the giant porphyry copper systems located inland.
Restaurants in Antofagasta Region

1. Atacama Dessert

Chile
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5.0 based on 947 reviews

Atacama Dessert

Reviewed By RafVibr

One of the best place on earth. An impressive Salar with volcanoes, open spaces, lakes, wild animals

2. Lagunas Miscanti y Miniques

Caracoles 174b, San Pedro de Atacama 1410000 Chile +56 9 5641 9319 http://www.facebook.com/viajero.andino.SP/
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5.0 based on 5,676 reviews

Lagunas Miscanti y Miniques

Reviewed By 965ianf - Norfolk, United Kingdom

This trip to the lagoons at over 4000m altitude was to witness some truly unique and spectacular scenery. The blue lagoons with the backdrop of snow capped peaks and white salt terrain was breathtaking. This was a day trip from San Pedro and the excursion included an outdoor lunch in the sunshine. A great trip with a stop off on the way back at the point where we crossed the Tropic of Capricorn at Lat 23 degrees. A much over used word these days but the vista really was 'amazing'. A special place indeed.

3. Biblioteca Regional de Antofagasta

Jorge Washington 2623, Antofagasta 1240000 Chile +56 55 225 9675 [email protected] http://www.bibliotecaregionalantofagasta.cl
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5.0 based on 190 reviews

Biblioteca Regional de Antofagasta

4. Observatorio Etno-Astronomico Licanantay

Circunvalacion #41 Close to Valle de la Luna, San Pedro de Atacama 1240000 Chile +56 9 6228 0542 [email protected] http://www.astronomictour.com
Excellent
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5.0 based on 50 reviews

Observatorio Etno-Astronomico Licanantay

San Pedro de Atacama is a privileged place in the world to observe the sky and its stars. Come and enjoy with us these unique experience that the desert sky have to offered. Observing stars, planets, asteroids, galaxies, shooting star and much more. Also we will tell you the history that the Licanantay (the ancient people that used to lived here) told about night sky of this corner of the world.

5. Termas Banos de Puritama

Ruta B-245 km. 28, San Pedro de Atacama Chile +56 9 9124 4232 http://termasdepuritama.cl
Excellent
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4.5 based on 2,163 reviews

Termas Banos de Puritama

Reviewed By 716sachink - Plainview, United States

Puritama Hot Springs is a series of eight large pools of geothermal spring water located at the bottom of a canyon in the Atacama Desert, within a close driving distance from San Pedro De Atacama. One feels relaxed and refreshed after one takes a dip in one of the natural pools. Certainly worth visiting for those who seek some relaxation in the midst of several hectic activities revolving around San Pedro De Atacama.

6. Tebinquinche Lake

San Pedro de Atacama Chile
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4.5 based on 1,583 reviews

Tebinquinche Lake

Reviewed By SUNTAN47 - Chelmsford, United Kingdom

Visited as part of a tour group. This is amazing, a beautiful location with mountains , lakes, pink flamingos and a peaceful vibe. So glad we came.

7. Reserva Nacional de Flamencos

San Pedro de Atacama Chile
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4.5 based on 1,864 reviews

Reserva Nacional de Flamencos

Reviewed By JrnyJunkie - Cleveland, United States

We were able to view 2 different species of flamingo. Very vivid and colorful area to watch not just flamingos, but other birds as well as camelids.

8. Valle Arcoiris

San Pedro de Atacama Chile
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4.5 based on 848 reviews

Valle Arcoiris

Reviewed By GeoSmithG

Another place if you love geology you must to visit. Here we can find different kind of minerals and the visible stratification and action of the faults makes this place a "geologist holy grail". Fortunatly as I did private tours, we did this visit after lunch when the area was completly empty and I spent several hours walking and taking photos of this geo wonder.

9. Museo del Meteorito

Tocopilla 101, San Pedro de Atacama Chile +56 9 8360 3086 [email protected] http://www.museodelmeteorito.cl
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4.5 based on 711 reviews

Museo del Meteorito

Reviewed By zz-jsk - Bratislava, Slovakia

great place! we educative narrative (in spanish,english,french and portigese) about meteorites, origine of the solar system, planets with real samples, some of them u can touch or buy :) very kind stuff. u need apx. 1-1,5h for the visit

10. Laguna Chaxa

Reserna Nacional los Flamencos, San Pedro de Atacama Chile http://www.conaf.cl/parques/reserva-nacional-los-flamencos/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,173 reviews

Laguna Chaxa

Reviewed By 716sachink - Plainview, United States

Laguna Chaxa is a salt flat located at a short driving distance from San Pedro De Atacama. It is in the midst of magnificent picturesque natural surroundings. Flamingos in their natural wild habitat are the highlight. One gets to see the Chilean Flamingo and the Andean Flamingo from very close. In addition there are several other birds and lizards. The heat can be very intense in the middle of this salt flat, so would recommend to be prepared for the same and even considering taking an umbrella to block the direct adverse effects of the strong sun. Certainly would very highly recommend this salt flat to any tourist in San Pedro De Atacama.

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