The main fact to consider is altitude sickness. It is recommended to always drink bottled water, eating lightly before and upon arrival and resting also minimize the effects of altitude.
Remember to bring some of your own medication, especially for treks or adventure activities e.g. antidiarrheals, Pepto Bismol for stomach pain, antihistamines (both capsules and balm), analgesics, band-aids.
Travel insurance is not a requirement, but we recommend you to have insurance to cover you in the event that you are unable to carry out your trip due to illness or unforeseen circumstances.
Tips:
Tips are entirely at your discretion and it is not a requirement, though always welcomed.
Tipping in Restaurants: 10% of the total.
Tipping for guided excursions: approximate $20 for guides and $10 for drivers
Communication:
In and around San Pedro de Atacama the superior lodges provide free WiFi within their properties, though the connection can sometimes be slow and unstable.