El Tatio

The volcano El Tatio is located in Chile in the Región de Antofagasta and is part of the Andes east of the Atacama Desert. The crater is approximately 4280 meters above sea level. NN.

Geothermal

At the foot of the volcano crater is a geothermal area with geysers and hot springs. It is like Sol de Mañana to the volcanic region Altiplano - Puna. From 110 erupting sources more than 80 were identified as true geysers, of which over 30 constantly active. It is the largest geyser field in the southern hemisphere, and after that in the Yellowstone National Park and Dolina Geiserow in Russia is the third largest in the world. Here it is estimated that 8% of the world's geysers. The water temperature is 86 ° C.

Tourism

From San Pedro de Atacama, there is a walk-in opportunity for advancement to the volcano crater. When geothermal tourists are warned against possible burns and should not climb over the fence built to safety walls. There is a swimming pool in which merges Hot and cold water. In subzero temperatures down to -20 ° C, the rising warm air of the geysers is most clearly seen.