Fernando Alfaro - Ceramics in San Pedro de Atacama
An Acclaimed Artisan Recreating Atacameño Ceramics.
Tucked away off the main drag of San Pedro de Atacama, is the studio of Fernando Alfaro, a master artisan dedicated to preserving Lickan Antay ceramic traditions. The studio is creative space open to the community and to travellers seeking authentic Atacameño ceramics.
Working with local clay, Alfaro recreates archaeological silhouettes, vessels, petroglyph‑inspired designs, and traditional pre‑Columbian instruments. These are not replicas but careful continuations of the region’s ancestral desert craftsmanship.
His decades of cultural preservation have earned him national recognition, including Chile’s Premio Margot Loyola. The studio is open to the community and to travellers seeking authentic Atacameño ceramics.
Fernando Alfaro in his Studio
Objects Fernando Makes
Archaeological Silhouettes & Vessels — hand‑formed pieces based on shapes found in regional excavations.
Traditional Musical Instruments — especially pre‑Columbian wind instruments like the Tupururo ocarina.
Ceramics with Petroglyph Motifs — vessels and plates featuring designs inspired by ancient rock art.
Ancestral Art Pieces — works that reflect Lickan Antay cosmology and desert history.
Interior of Taller de Cerámica Amerindo Studio
Interior detail of Taller de Cerámica Amerindo Studio
Address: Taller de Cerámica Amerindo Studio at Calle Calama #420, San Pedro de Atacama.