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- South America
- Chile
- San Pedro de Atacama
- El Tatio Geysers
El Tatio Geysers
At an altitude of 13,760 feet (4,300m), El Tatio is one of the
world's highest geyser fields. Best viewed at sunrise when there
are changes in atmospheric pressure, the steaming fumaroles are
spectacular, shooting up clouds of steam 35 feet (112m) into the
air. Mineral deposits left behind after the evaporation of the
boiling water have formed other interesting structures on the thin
crust of the geyser field. It is also possible to bathe in the hot
geyser water in a small pool, however parts of the field are very
dangerous with only a thin crust over nearly boiling mud so it is
always a good idea to visit the geysers with a knowledgeable
guide.
Information & Facts
Language
The official language is Spanish.
Money
The local currency is the Chilean Peso (CLP), which is divided
into 100 centavos. Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club and to a lesser
extent, American Express, are accepted in most large shops and
hotels. Travellers cheques, particularly in US Dollars, are welcome
in major towns, where there are banks and
cambiosoffering currency exchange services. ATMs are
widely available.
Opening Times
Tours depart at 4am to ensure arrival by
sunrise.
Time
Mainland is GMT -4 (GMT -3 from October to March). Easter
Island is GMT -6 (GMT -5 from October to March).