San Pedro de Atacama City Overview
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City Overview
San Pedro is certainly the place to visit for history buffs as the town is full of incredible archaelogical treasure. This is where the Jesuit priest, Alfred Le Paige of Belgium, worked for many years uncovering the secrets of the Atacameno Indians. The stunning museum he founded brings in people from all over the world to view it's many fascinating exhibits.
The scenery round the town is pretty sensational too, the Andes mountain range providing a fabulous backdrop to the town. Throughout the area are many ancient towns lost among the salt and the desert sand, some truly prehistoric and others reminders of the golden days of nitrate mining which was the main source of wealth in the area.
Daily Budget
Chile is not as cheap as a lot of South American countries but very basic room in a local house will cost US$15-25. Cheap meal's will come in at about US$5-12. If backpackers want to stay in half way decent lodgings and eat out they should expect to spend about US$40-60.
The scenery round the town is pretty sensational too, the Andes mountain range providing a fabulous backdrop to the town. Throughout the area are many ancient towns lost among the salt and the desert sand, some truly prehistoric and others reminders of the golden days of nitrate mining which was the main source of wealth in the area.
Daily Budget
Chile is not as cheap as a lot of South American countries but very basic room in a local house will cost US$15-25. Cheap meal's will come in at about US$5-12. If backpackers want to stay in half way decent lodgings and eat out they should expect to spend about US$40-60.