Timeline
19:22
Arrive early to secure a spot along the riverbank. The water is a steady 33ºC, perfect for wading in before the light changes. Note that entry is 15,000 pesos daily, or 9,000 pesos after 14:00 on weekdays.
19:52
Settle in for the golden hour. The water is amazingly clear and hosts tiny, harmless rainbow trout. Enjoy the quiet warmth while the sky begins to shift colors.
20:22
Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting long shadows over the stone banks of the river.
Local tip
There are two ways to get here: either by booking a specialty tour, or by taking a different El Tatio Geysers route. Check the route for your preferred method.
Check before you go
- Entry fee is 15,000 pesos daily, or 9,000 pesos after 14:00 on weekdays (M-F).
- No food or drink shops are listed in the immediate vicinity, so plan to bring your own refreshments or consume them before arriving.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to San Pedro de Atacama (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).