Atacama Tattoo Expo #5
The Atacama Tattoo Expo #5 is a tattoo convention on Saturday, July 26, 2025. It takes place at the Antay Casino Hotel in Calama, Chile. This is the fifth edition of this event. Attendees can watch live tattooing throughout the day as artists work on clients. There are booths for local and national tattoo artists where you can consult about designs and book appointments. The event typically includes tattoo competitions with categories like best of day and best large piece. Vendor booths sell aftercare products, apparel, and tattoo equipment. Calama is a major city in the Atacama Desert region. The local tattoo scene is growing, with artists often drawing inspiration from the area's desert landscapes and indigenous cultural motifs. The Antay Casino Hotel is located at Av. Balmaceda 3250. Parking is available on site. Tickets are sold at the door. It is advisable to bring cash for transactions with artists and vendors. The convention is a good opportunity to meet artists from northern Chile.
Event Highlights
The Atacama Tattoo Expo #5 is a one-day tattoo convention happening on July 26, 2025. It is held at the Antay Casino Hotel in the city of Calama, Chile. This event features live tattooing on the convention floor, where you can watch artists from the region and across Chile work. There are also artist booths for consultations, tattoo competitions, and vendors selling related goods. This expo highlights the developing tattoo culture in northern Chile's Atacama Desert region.