Historic Ruins & Heritage
Pukara de Quitor
📍 Pukara de Quitor, San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
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Quick Facts
- Location
- Chile, San Pedro de Atacama
- Category
- Historic Ruins & Heritage
- Duration
- 1-2 hours
- Ticket Price
- Around CLP 3,000 (confirm on site)
- Address
- Pukara de Quitor, San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
- Coordinates
- -22.9430, -68.2320
Introduction
Pukará de Quitor is a pre-Inca stone fortress near San Pedro de Atacama, built in the 12th century on a red hill above the Quitor valley. From the ruins you overlook the oasis and salt flats; it is one of the Atacama's most accessible archaeological sites.
✨ Highlights
1
Pre-Inca fort
A 12th-century stone fortress on a strategic site.
2
Red canyon
Red earth hills of the Quitor valley surround it.
3
Oasis views
The summit overlooks the San Pedro oasis and salt flats.
🛈 Practical Info
→Location：3 km north of San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta, Chile
→Time needed：About 1.5 hours
→Ticket Information：Around CLP 3,000 (confirm on site)
💡 Tips
• The climb takes about 30 minutes — wear grippy shoes.
• Morning or late light is the most beautiful.
• Can be combined with the Valley of the Moon on the same day.
FAQ
How much is the admission for Pukara de Quitor?
Around CLP 3,000 (confirm on site)
Any practical tips for visiting Pukara de Quitor?
The climb takes about 30 minutes — wear grippy shoes. Morning or late light is the most beautiful.
How long should I spend at Pukara de Quitor?
A typical visit takes 1-2 hours.
