San Pedro de Atacama Tours
Puritama Hot Springs
4.5
Puritama Hot Springs
By Viajando Comigo
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On this visit, we'll enjoy a bath to replenish our energy in the Puritama Hot Springs, located 30 kilometers from San Pedro de Atacama. Its waters are born in the Andes Mountains and reach high temperatures because of the proximity to volcanic materials. Afterwards, we go to the surface on the Puritama River, creating eight natural pools, surrounded by hills and native vegetation. The place has changing rooms, bathrooms and terraces in each of the pools. The average temperature of the thermal waters is 33 °C.
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Ages 12-65, max of 10 per group
Duration: 5h 30m
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Live guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
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- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Bilingual Guide
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- Caracoles, San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta, ChileDowntown San Pedro de Atacama (Street Caracoles)
Pickup details- For these tours, everyone must go to our Agency in the Afternoon, we will leave with the group at the specified time. For departures in the morning, we pick you up at the Hotel!
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Infants must sit on laps
- Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 179734P8- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 179734P8
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- genninez20160 contributionsEpic experience!What a memorable day. Our guide Christopher was nothing short of amazing, he was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic and incredibly helpful with everything. I’ve never seen someone work so hard to make sure everyone had a good time and that we learned a lot about the desert. The sites on the on this tour were all different and amazing. Highly recommend!Written 28 November 2022
- M3708NKcassandram0 contributionsA day out of ordinaryEven if the tour started 2 hours later, the guide was generous of his time and was patient with the group and gave us all time needed for pictures. He barely spoke English but it was amazing how he tried hard to please the whole group.Written 13 November 2022
- MandMorl0 contributionsA must do in San Pedro de AtacamaVery good itenerary. Caroline our guide did an outstanding job. Many thanks to her. I give a 4* because the fees to the Highlands was not known to me (19000 pesos). I suggest to be added to the exclusions. Breakfast and lunch nicely presented and exceeded my expectations.Written 2 October 2022
- kwillemez0 contributionsA must do !We are motorbike riders and hesitated a lot before taking a tour that we thought we may have done by ourselves but we don´t regret it at all ! It had been an amazing and diverse tour made very interesting thanks to the deep knowledge of Alan our guide. The breakfast was delicious too.Written 17 December 2021
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Cal W
4 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
The place itself was beautiful, but I would definitely not recommend this company for a tour. The duration was listed for 5.5 hours, but the total trip was only 4--with a half hour delay returning included. This meant we only had less than an hour and a half actually at the hot springs, which wasn't enough time to even see all the pools or relax at all. This time included changing time (with very few rooms for all the people, so there was a line) and the hike down and back. This meant less than 10 minutes per pool and you had to walk far distances between them.
We also selected an English guide and our guide was unable to communicate in English, so we missed almost all of the information about the hot springs, the volcanic activity, and Indigenous culture (we only understood a little thanks to our knowledge of some Spanish). She was nice and this was likely not her fault, but the tour company shouldn't advertise a bilingual guide if they can't actually provide one.
Lastly, there was no communication about a very steep hike going down and up to the springs. This trip was listed as accessible and I have a mild knee injury and use a cane, and the hike aggravated the injury.
Overall, for spending half our tour budget on this one trip, we were very disappointed at a rushed, exhausting, and unguided experience.
We also selected an English guide and our guide was unable to communicate in English, so we missed almost all of the information about the hot springs, the volcanic activity, and Indigenous culture (we only understood a little thanks to our knowledge of some Spanish). She was nice and this was likely not her fault, but the tour company shouldn't advertise a bilingual guide if they can't actually provide one.
Lastly, there was no communication about a very steep hike going down and up to the springs. This trip was listed as accessible and I have a mild knee injury and use a cane, and the hike aggravated the injury.
Overall, for spending half our tour budget on this one trip, we were very disappointed at a rushed, exhausting, and unguided experience.
Written 29 August 2023
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Cecilia H
Buenos Aires, Argentina342 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
The place is beautiful, in a spectacular location, at the foot of the Jorquencal ravine over the Puritama River. The facilities are very nice, but basic.
It is reached via route B-245, which is in poor condition, but accessible with any type of vehicle.
The entrance is expensive (if you go as a tourist not staying at the Explora de Atacama), approximately USD30 per person.
To keep in mind: you have to walk about 500/600 meters downhill, which when returning can become a challenge due to the height and slope.
In the changing rooms, they offer lockers without locks (if you didn't bring one, the only alternative is to carry your things at all times), and they do not offer rental of towels/towels/robes nor do they sell shampoo, soap, etc.
The bar/confectionery opens late and also, if someone reserves one of the 8 pools, you cannot access it, even if you have paid full price.
In short, what is really beautiful is the naturalness of the place and the facilities in general: the walkways and access to each pool.
But the service is bad and the staff VERY BADLY predisposed.
It was worth knowing it, but I wouldn't repeat it.
It is reached via route B-245, which is in poor condition, but accessible with any type of vehicle.
The entrance is expensive (if you go as a tourist not staying at the Explora de Atacama), approximately USD30 per person.
To keep in mind: you have to walk about 500/600 meters downhill, which when returning can become a challenge due to the height and slope.
In the changing rooms, they offer lockers without locks (if you didn't bring one, the only alternative is to carry your things at all times), and they do not offer rental of towels/towels/robes nor do they sell shampoo, soap, etc.
The bar/confectionery opens late and also, if someone reserves one of the 8 pools, you cannot access it, even if you have paid full price.
In short, what is really beautiful is the naturalness of the place and the facilities in general: the walkways and access to each pool.
But the service is bad and the staff VERY BADLY predisposed.
It was worth knowing it, but I wouldn't repeat it.
Written 1 April 2024
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Caroline N
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Sept 2024 • Couples
We closed the Vacation Package of 6 days of tours with Willian, from Traveling With Me. Everything was great, all the tours were performed at the scheduled times, exactly as described in the closed Vacation Package! Excellent Trips agent, attentive and always available to ask questions and adjust routes if necessary! I indicate this agency for sure! It was a great choice! The local guides with which VIAJANDO COMIGO has partnered, are all great!
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Written 5 October 2024
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Yuri Sobel
Recife, PE123 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
Best tour of the Atacama. Very relaxing. I was on my first day in Atacama. If I knew it was so good, I'd have Pro scheduled more than once for the last day to close the trip with the Thermas. Quiet walk, mild temperature, we leave the hotel at 08:30/09:00. Therms open at 9:30. We stayed there until 11:45. We made our tour with the agency Feel Atacama. I suggest going in the morning shift. They claim that in the afternoon shift it is cold at the end of the tour and selling a lot.
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Written 11 September 2024
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Camila Ferraresso
82 contributions
When we went, we were able to see pools 2 to 8... Pool 1 was closed, but it didn't interfere at all. Crystal clear, warm water. There is a bathroom and a place to change. A tour that is worth it.
Written 31 January 2024
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AdmilsonAlvesJr
Sao Paulo, SP59 contributions
Fantastic place! The experience of bathing in fresh thermal water in the desert is priceless! Do not let to go. My wife and I hired the Araya tourism agency (I highly recommend it).
Written 30 November 2023
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Ana Paula Hoffmann
Saudade do Iguacu, PR55 contributions
My visit to the Puritama Hot Springs in the Atacama Desert was relaxing and rejuvenating. Diving into the hot springs amidst a unique desert environment was a feel-good experience. The feeling of tranquility and the natural beauty of the thermal pools made the day memorable.
Written 12 November 2023
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natalie d
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Oct 2023 • Couples
Beautifully located swimming pools, great scenery, very nice driver.
You can swim in 8 different pools, some with waterfalls. Changing rooms and clean toilets right next door
You can swim in 8 different pools, some with waterfalls. Changing rooms and clean toilets right next door
Written 26 October 2023
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