Enjoy a relaxing morning at the Puritama Hot Springs and discover the eight pools at your leisure, moving easily between them on the wooden walkway.
The excursion begins with the 45-minute drive from San Pedro de Atacama to the Puritama Hot Springs (Termas de Puritama). Located 35 kilometers from San Pedro de Atacama and 3475 meters above sea level, embedded in a large broken stone, Puritama hot springs include eight large pools of geothermal spring water located at the bottom of a canyon in the Atacama Desert. The name Puritama in indigenous language means hot waters. The water has medicinal and therapeutic properties as it draws minerals that bring the Puritama springs.
When you arrive, pay the entrance fee (not included) and head to the changing rooms. Then simply enjoy the pools at your leisure. You have about two hours here before returning to San Pedro de Atacama.