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Soak in eight terraced, mineral‑rich pools in Puritama Canyon on a 4‑hour tour from San Pedro de Atacama. This easy outing combines short canyon walks with warm thermal baths and scenic desert views.
Soak in eight terraced, mineral‑rich pools in Puritama Canyon on a 4‑hour tour from San Pedro de Atacama. This easy outing combines short canyon walks with warm thermal baths and scenic desert views.
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Operated by Ruta Chile · San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region
You step out of an air‑conditioned van and into a narrow canyon where sun and shadow trade places along a ribbon of water. Wind ghosts over the desert ridges; from the rocks steam rises in thin veils as eight terraced pools hold warm, mineral‑rich water between 28–31°C. The Puritama Hot Springs sit in a green throat of the Atacama, a cool, improbable oasis that demands slow movement and quiet appreciation.
easy.
4 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires short, gentle walks and ability to step up/down on uneven surfaces.
Most transfers take about 30–40 minutes each way depending on traffic and exact pickup location.
Basic changing facilities are provided and there are areas to leave small bags, but valuables should be kept on you or left at your hotel.
Yes—the pools are moderate temperature (28–31°C) and the site is family friendly, though some walking and steps are required.
No—soap and detergents are not permitted to protect water quality; rinse off before entering if possible.
Puritama’s waters have been used for centuries by local Atacameño communities; the managed pools today sit within ancestral pathways through the canyon.
Water is a scarce resource in the Atacama—visitors are asked to minimize soap use, avoid disturbing riparian plants, and follow posted rules to protect flow and quality.
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