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Known as the archaeological capital of Chile, San Pedro de Atacama is a mandatory stop to tourists who want to learn about our anthropological and archaeological richness, which has been preserved by surrounding communities.

PUKARA DE QUITOR RUINS, SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA

It is a National Monument and pre-Inca architecture patrimony. The Quitor Pukara was a fortress made of rock built in the 12th century by an agricultural population known as"Ayllu de Quitor", before the conquest period. It is located at the top of the Sal mountain, and can be visited on a tour or by bike from San Pedro de Atacama, as it is 3 kilometers away.

Discover the archeological capital of Chile:事SANPEDRO DE ATACAMA

MISCANTI LAGOON. TOCONAO,SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA

TULOR VILLAGE, SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA

The location of this archaeological site is near the"Ayllu de Coyo", in San Pedro de Atacama. It is a settlement of high cultural value. This village is composed of 22 circular sites, and other constructions,completing a total of 106 structures. The constructions are 2 meters high and most of them have balconies.

PUKARA DE LASANA, SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA

140 km from San Pedro de Atacama, in the middle of the Atacama desert, you can find the national monument Pukara de Lasana, a fortress that was built in the 12th century and part of the"atacameña"culture or "likan antai". It was declared a National Monument in the category of Historical Monument in 1982.

Adapted from: L., B. P. (2017, September 8). San Pedro de Atacama and archaeological sites tours. Go Chile. Retrieved January 21, 2022, from: https://bit.ly/3FPms6X

You cannot miss these archaeological remains if you travel to San Pedro de Atacama!

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