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Yerbas Buenas Petroglyphs, San Pedro de Atacama

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At Yerbas Buenas Petroglyphs, drawings carved into the red rock face are evidence of a civilization from long ago. The petroglyphs served as a place for travellers to document their experiences and contribute to history and culture. The drawings are attributed to the Atacama people that date back as early as 500 CE. The images depict everything from gatherings of people to livestock, camelids, llamas, and foxes. Native and local guides provide valuable insight into the history of their people as told through the rock art. The site is relatively remote, but tour companies offer trips to and from the prehistoric site. Plan your visit to Yerbas Buenas Petroglyphs and a wealth of other attractions, well-known and undiscovered, using our San Pedro de Atacama holiday planner.
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As the stepping-stone to the nearby national reserve, San Pedro de Atacama offers an impressive range of hotels and guesthouses. Despite the big selection, prices remain relatively high throughout the year due to the town's status as northern Chile's tourist hub. At the peak of the summer season (late December to late March), some budget-friendly hostels even require single travelers to share a room with another guest. If you wish to avoid that, look into one of the hotels, many of which cluster around the town's central area and line the main street.
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  • I stopped by this place on my way to Rainbow Valley and it was a crash corse history lesson about the indigenous people in the North of Chile. Wonderful spot. There are restrooms (but you need your ow...  more »
  • After 45 minutes from San Pedro we arrive at a roch formation witch is interesting to look at. You can walk around easely but you can also climb to see more of the same with some additional risk. Ther...  more »
  • In the middle of nowhere an hour from San Pedro, but well worth the journey. Great views of the snow-capped Andes; a well-preserved display of petroglyphs covering quite a long distance; don't miss th...  more »
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