Full Day Tour to Geyser del Tatio, Vado Putana and Machuca

El Tatio (from the Kunza “tata-iu”) which means “the grandfather who cries”, is one of the highest Geyser fields in the world. Located in the Cordillera de los Andes to the NE of San Pedro de Atacama, it is the largest group of geysers in the southern hemisphere. and the third largest in the world, after Yellowstone (USA) and Dolina Giezerow (Russia). The maximum expression of these fumaroles begins between 06:00 and 07:00 hrs. Approx. With temperatures reaching 85 C. On our return it is possible to observe fauna such as vicuñas, llamas, rheas, vizcachas, etc. Meanwhile in the Flora stand out the giant Cactus, llaretas, coirón, etc. We will observe from a viewpoint, the small town of Machuca, its few inhabitants are mainly dedicated to grazing and cheese production, very close to from the place is the Laguna Salada where families of flamingos, ducks and seagulls live with an imposing landscape of beauty.

Putana Ford - description and duration of the visit as well as entrance tickets

View from the route, the Town of Machuca visit the lagoon

Stops on the route from Geysers del Tatio to San Pedro de Atacama

Total duration of the trip San Pedro de Atacama to Geysers and from Geysers del Tatio to San Pedro de Atacama