Does anyone who's been there strongly discourages bringing a 22-months-old toddler to San Pedro de Atacama? Apart from some full day tours and the early morning starter Tatio Geysers, are there any other must-see attraction we might miss?
Does anybody have a recommendation of family-friendly, intermediate / boutique, not too expensive hotel in San Pedro?
Any comments comparing taking a tour / self-driving with a rental car? Are the attractions accessible at all with a regular car?
Any comments and tips will be highly appreciated. Gracias!
rodrigopintosp
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roberto1938
There is lots to see driving a rented car, w/o 4WD. Roads were good to most attractions , both times I visited, although I did it in a tour van. Do not miss visiting the lake , flamingos, old towns, and other unforgettable sights, sorry, I forget names. Google for details. Yes, I do it. Take your baby in front/ rear pack. Saw one year old in the Grand Canyon, parents hiked 9 miles to the bottom staying overnight at Phantom lodge. Good luck!
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rodrigopintosp
Thank you for you input, Roberto1938. I'm certainly not that fit and brave as these parents are and with mixed feelings I have decided to skip the Atacama for now and will be heading to Colombia instead. Maybe next year...tks again!
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Thorn Tree
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