About El Tatio

The largest field of geysers in the southern hemisphere and the third-largest in the world is El Tatio in Chile. This geothermal field holds approximately 8% of the world’s geysers. In height, only the geysers in Yellowstone Park in the United States and Dolina Geizerov in Russia are taller. Some of the geysers have names, such as Vega Rinconada, Terrace Geyser, El Cobreloa, El Cobresal, and El Jefe (The Boss).


Depending on who you ask, El Tatio can mean “oven.” They may be heated by the supereruptions of the Altiplano-Puna volcanoes. El Tatio covers roughly 30 square kilometres (12 sq mi) and is known for its “fumaroles”, steam vents or “soffioni”, mud pots, sinter deposits, and steaming soil. The sinter deposits make for some interesting formations around the geysers in the shape of mounds, cones, crusts, and shells.

Geysers, and hot springs, and volcanoes, oh wow!

 

Must See

       There are many places which you can visit nearby El Tatio. 

  • Geysers El Tatio. 
  • Tibenquinche Lagoon. 
  • Purita Hot Spring. 
  • Moon Valley. 
  • Cejar Lagoon.
  • San Pedro de Atacama. 
  • Miscanti and Miñeques Lagoons
     

How to reach

The best and easiest way to reach here is either by taking a micro or metro, which will take you to El Tatio. The closest stops and stations to your destination are Pd594-Lo Plaza Esq. / Punitaqui; Pd1217-Juan Moya Esq. / Socaire; Pi633-Juan Moya Esq. / Socaire; Pd914-I. Carrera Pinto Esq. / Juan Moya Morales; Pd913-I. Carrera Pinto Esq. / Pasaje 144.

Tips

  • Make sure you will be spending an entire day here.
  • Try to start your day as early as possible to beat the crowd and heat
  • Do not miss the geyser that occurs where magma lies just below the earth’s surface, particularly in volcanic regions it's a sight to watch
  • Pregnant women are not allowed here.
  • Minimum age for entry is 10 years.
  • Make sure you carry extra layers, earmuffs, gloves, and beanies as you will need them 
  • Do not miss the sunrise when you are at El Tatio
  • Wear comfortable shoes, appropriate clothes
  • Do not forget to try the local food items which are easily available on the side of the street
  • Please keep cash with you as for entrance and to buy some stuff you may need , where the card is not accepted 
  • You can keep binocular (if you are into birds, it is nice to have one when visiting the oasis and the Flamingo Lagune).
     

Visit Time

Sunday             6:00 am.to 5:00 pm.
Monday           6:00 am.to 5:00 pm.
Tuesday          6:00 am.to 5:00 pm.
Wednesday     6:00 am.to 5:00 pm.
Thursday        6:00 am.to 5:00 pm.
Friday            6:00 am.to 5:00 pm.
Saturday       6:00 am.to 5:00 pm.

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Waiting Time

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Entrance Fee

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Entry ticket to El Tatio Geysers is CLP$ 7.000 per person for Chileans and CLP$ 10.000 per person for foreigners. 

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Time you can spend

One whole day.

 

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Weather

Few Clouds 9.37°C

 

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