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Pedro de Atacama is 2400 meters (7874ft) above sea level
and so it offers a spectacular view of the stars in
the Milky Way. Once you get over 3000 meters (9842ft),
it will start to be more visible. The stars at night
are incredible you can view thousands of stars that
you would normally never see. The locals call this sight
‘puna'.
Every night in San Pedro de Atacama feels like a Saturday
night; it's a bustling hive of activity. The main street,
Caracoles, is overflowing with people wandering from
one bar or restaurant to the next. It boasts some sizzling
snacks corner and restaurants which offers an impressive
array of tempting dishes.
There are many constructions, especially restaurants,
which have a part of the roof open so you can wonder
at the starry night sky.
San Pedro de Atacama is basically an old village near
the Bolivian border constructed by the Spanish and called
El Oasis for the rare, desert springs nearby
that have protected life since the 11th century. It
is ideal for trekking and driving excursions to desert
scrapes. You can explore the Atacama Desert and come
across many archeological master pieces.
The history of San Pedro de Atacama is found in the
Archaeological Museum of Padre Le Paige. This place
is a unique blend of mountains, deserts, active volcano
and the presence of big and small salt deposits.
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