Calama, El Loa, Antofagasta (Atacama desert), Chile

Calama is a city and commune in the Atacama Desert in northern Chile. It is the capital of El Loa Province, part of the Antofagasta Region. Calama is one of the driest cities in the world with average annual precipitation of just 5 mm.

Close to Calama is the worlds largest copper mine as well as some interesting archeological sites. Everywhere are reminders of the precious metal: copper statues, copper wall-etchings and reliefs, and even a copper-plated spire on the cathedral In 2004 the city also inherited a wave of copper refugees when the entire population of polluted mining town Chuquicamata relocated here.

Some of Calama's top attractions are the Licancabur volcano, Los Flamencos National Reserve, the El Tatio Geysers, Pink flamincos, geyser, Moon valley, archeological findings along with many more natural points of interest. The city itself hosts many museums and educational centers.

Take a guided tour or rent a car and get out on your own. You'll be amazed at what you can find in the driest desert in the world.

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Package tours into the region:

The Atacama Desert EKA 027
07 days / 06 nights

Check out the Atacama desert, world's driest desert, learn about its history, geography, visit the salt flats and the "Moon valley" and see how the locals live and survive in this harsh environment.

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Rent a Car in San Pedro de Atacama:

Category A:	Kia Morning or similar city car Check it out!
	Day	Week	Month
	US$ 49	US$ 320	US$ 1.150

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Category B:	Suzuki Swift or similar subcompact Check it out!
	Day	Week	Month
	US$ 59	US$ 354	US$ 1.350

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Category C:	Nissan Versa, or similar compact sedan. Check it out!
	Day	Week	Month
	US$ 78	US$ 468	US$ 1.590

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Category D:	Chevrolet Cruze or similar Check it out!
	Day	Week	Month
	US$ 118	US$ 708	US$ 2.350

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Category E:	VAN Check it out!
	Day	Week	Month
	US$ 175	US$ 1.050	US$ 3.090

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Category F:	Double cabin, four doors pickup truck (4x2) Check it out!
	Day	Week	Month
	US$ 99	US$ 594	US$ 1.730

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Category G:	Double cabin (4 doors) pickup truck (4x4) Check it out!
	Day	Week	Month
	US$ 145	US$ 870	US$ 2.500

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Category H:	Suzuki Vitara 1.600cc, 4x4, 3 doors jeep Check it out!
	Day	Week	Month
	US$ 89	US$ 490	US$ 1.730

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Category I:	SUV4x4 (Toyota 4 Runner or similar) Check it out!
	Day	Week	Month
	US$ 175	US$ 1.050	US$ 3.090

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