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This post is about the fantastic experience<\/strong> of three years living in San Pedro de Atacama.<\/strong> The desert in which you will find this village is called the most arid desert<\/strong> in the world. The average height here is 2,500 meters and the local population does not total more than 6,000. Most of the people who work in tourism, hotels or restaurants are not Atacame\u00f1os,<\/strong>as the locals are called. You are not allowed to dance there and there are no permits for bars or nightclubs. The parties, if any, are illegal and usually outside the village in the desert. Only on 18 September and 31 December there is permission for music and dance. Despite that, the magic<\/strong> and energy<\/strong> of San Pedro de Atacama<\/strong> is incredible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This destination was first only visited by young backpackers. <\/strong> You could stay there for little money and enjoy the experiences and challenges. Nowadays you will also find a lot of luxury experiences and a number of luxury hotels<\/strong>. Tegenwoordig zijn er ook veel luxe excursies en een aantal luxe hotels. The center of the village is very small and you will find a lot of artisanal art<\/strong> of the plateau and local products,<\/strong>such as coca leaves. The coca tea is very helpful against altitude sickness. In the centre you will also find the companies that organise excursions, restaurants, pharmacies, 3 ATMs in the whole village and one post office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to get to San Pedro de Atacama<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The flights from Santiago<\/strong> land at Calama<\/strong> airport and then a transfer to San Pedro de Atacama<\/strong> is just 102 km. I recommend you to take a paracetamol half an hour before departure (of the transfer) and drink plenty of water because the route passes a height of more than 3,400 m. As a result, you may experience headaches or “puna”, as they say here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The temperature<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

During the day the temperature is pleasant with sun, at night the temperature drops rapidly, especially in the winter months. It could easily be -6\u00b0C<\/strong> and 30\u00b0C<\/strong>during the day. It is best to dress in layers<\/strong> and wear sneakers or walking shoes. <\/strong> Furthermore, you need a cap or hat<\/strong> and a good sunscreen lotion<\/strong> against the bright sun.<\/strong> In February it rains a lot and it is windy, but with the climate change this varied in recent years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gastronomy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The gastronomy is good and varied, I mention here a few restaurants that I recommend<\/p>\n\n\n\n