3 Best Places to Shop in San Pedro de Atacama, El Norte Grande

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Just about the entire village of San Pedro is an open-air market. Shopping here is fun, but prices are probably about 20% to 30% higher than in neighboring areas, and you'll find many of the same products: the traditional altiplano ponchos (aka serapes), jewelry, and even musical instruments. If you are taking a tour out to some of the smaller villages you might find the same products being sold at a much lower price. Most upscale hotels also have a small shop with high-quality goods, often at an even higher price.

Libreria del Desierto

Fodor's Choice

For a unique literary experience, head out to this eclectic bookshop and library in the small ayllu (village) of Solor. It's an hour walk or 20-minute bike ride out of town, but you'll be rewarded with an impressive collection of books in multiple languages, eco-friendly architecture, stunning volcano views, and philosophical conversation with the passionate and intellectual owner, Diego. The bookshop also operates as a publishing house, producing original works about the local culture.

Feria Artesenal

Just off the Plaza de Armas, the Feria Artesenal is bursting at the seams with artisan goods. Here, you can buy high-quality knits from the altiplano, such as sweaters and other woolen items.

Off plaza, San Pedro de Atacama, 1410000, Chile

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Galería Cultural de Pueblos Andinos

This open-air market sells woolen goods and crafts.

San Pedro de Atacama, 1410000, Chile
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