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# Arco Iris Valley

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## Visit Arco Iris Valley

Activities

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#### Spend hours clambering over the cliffs and hills of this vast rock formation to view its spectacular natural colours.

The Arco Iris Valley lives up to its Spanish name of “Rainbow Valley” with a stunning display of red, white, yellow and brown cliffs set against a bright blue sky. It has become an integral part of San Pedro de Atacama’s image, attracting visitors from around the world with its glorious colours. Spend hours with your family strolling through this picturesque world with very few crowds.

Access the fascinating natural region on one of the regular guided tours. Book with a tour operator online or via your hotel and take a bus into the fairytale-like region. Learn about the geological history of the rocks, as well as the local plants and animals. Look for the area’s wild donkeys, goats and llamas.

Discover the petroglyphs in the Hierbas Buenas section of the valley. Here, search the rock face to find more than a thousand ancient expressions of art by the Atacameño people. The artworks feature animals, such as foxes and llamas. Look for some of the more imaginative creations, including two-headed animals and shamans.

Capture photos of the various rock formations at different times of day to catch the subtle changes in the hues and shadows. See fabulous displays of colour in every direction, with green or white peaks, red and purple cliffs and many other hues reflecting the sun’s rays. The range of salt concentration in the rocks explains the exceptional variety of colour in the valley.

Guided tours often include trips to quaint villages, where you can learn about local culture. Tours vary, but a typical trip will begin early in the morning from your hotel and include food, transportation, travel insurance and a bilingual guide. The journey takes about 4 hours in total.

The Arco Iris Valley is about 50 miles (80 kilometres) from the town of San Pedro de Atacama. Travel by bus or car should take just less than 1 hour.

### Popular places to visit

![Just outside San Pedro de Atacama are the ruins of a 12th-century fort built atop a promontory overlooking the Rio San Pedro. It was built by the Atacameños to protect themselves from the expanding Inca Empire, but the real threat came centuries later when the Conquistadors invaded and conquered the fortress in 1540](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6098514/45b3fe9a-cf80-46af-a017-fb562cf35d43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Pukara de Quitor Archaeological Site

You can find out about the history of San Pedro de Atacama with a trip to Pukara de Quitor Archaeological Site. You can seek out the local tours in this quaint area. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Pukara-De-Quitor-Archaeological-Site-San-Pedro-de-Atacama.d6098514.Attraction)

![Valle de la Luna which includes desert views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6098516/dcc47ea9-6e77-4a74-b4ab-c885b853b18c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Valley of the Moon

Treat your eyes to the variety of colors in a deserted valley that looks like a scene from a science fiction movie.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Valley-Of-The-Moon-San-Pedro-de-Atacama.d6098516.Attraction)

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#### El Tatio Geysers

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at El Tatio Geysers during your travels in San Francisco de Chiu Chiu. You can seek out the local tours in this quaint area. 

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#### Piedra Lagoon

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Piedra Lagoon during your travels in San Pedro de Atacama. You can seek out the local tours while in the area. 

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#### Hierbas Buenas Petraglyphs

Find out about the history of San Pedro de Atacama when you spend time at Hierbas Buenas Petraglyphs. You can seek out the local tours while in the area. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Hierbas-Buenas-Petraglyphs-San-Pedro-de-Atacama.d6302774.Attraction)

#### Cornices Trail

You can take time to visit Cornices Trail during your travels to Rio Grande. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. 

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