El Tatio, Geothermal field in Antofagasta Province, Chile
El Tatio contains over 80 active geysers releasing steam columns and hot water across a 30-square-kilometer area at 4,320 meters above sea level.
Scientific exploration of El Tatio began in the 1920s, followed by systematic geothermal energy studies from 1967 to 1982 to understand its volcanic properties.
Local indigenous communities manage tourism activities at El Tatio while maintaining their traditional connections to this geothermal landscape in the Andes Mountains.
Tours to El Tatio start before sunrise when temperatures drop below freezing, requiring visitors to wear thermal clothing and bring protection against altitude effects.
The geysers produce water fountains reaching 75 centimeters in height, creating mineral-rich deposits that form distinctive sinter mounds and terraces.
Location: Antofagasta Province
Elevation above the sea: 4,320 m
Address: B-245, Antofagasta, Calama, Antofagasta, Chile Antofagasta
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 06:00-16:30
Phone: +56952154756
GPS coordinates: -22.33139,-68.01028
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:43
Geysers represent Earth's geological forces through their regular water eruptions. From Yellowstone to Kamchatka, these thermal springs display our planet's underground activity. The fountains reach heights of several meters and generate steam columns at regular intervals.
The territories of Chile stretch from the Atacama Desert to Patagonia, featuring national parks, historic cities, lakes, and islands. The country has active volcanoes, glaciers, fjords, geysers, ancient forests, and deserts. UNESCO sites include Valparaíso, the Churches of Chiloé, Easter Island with its moai, and the mining towns of Humberstone and Sewell.
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