About
Experience otherworldly landscapes and incredible starry nights in this dry desert.
Why go
- Feels like you're on another planet
- One of the best places in the world for stargazing
- Extraordinary desert landscape
Must try
- Stargazing tour
- Valle de la Luna
- El Tatio Geysers
- Lagunas Altiplánicas
- Float in salt pools
Pro tips
- Fly into Calama Airport & rent a car
- Stay in San Pedro de Atacama
- Book tours for geysers + stargazing
- Layer up (days are hot, nights cold)
- Drink more water than you think
Good to know
- Take altitude seriously
- Avoid during full moon for stargazing
- Carry cash with you at all times
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Rating
4.5 / 5 (1351 reviews)