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San Pedro de Atacama - your travel guide to the driest place on earth 🦙🇨🇱

Welcome to San Pedro de Atacama, a mesmerizing oasis in the heart of the Atacama Desert. This enchanting destination in northern Chile offers rugged landscapes, celestial wonders, and ancient cultures. Explore salt flats, canyons, and volcanoes, hike through arid valleys, and witness flamingos in high-altitude lagoons. Discover the region's rich history at archaeological sites, engage with indigenous communities, and admire vibrant textiles. At night, gaze at the stars in world-class observatories. Sample traditional cuisine and embark on adrenaline-fueled adventures like sandboarding. Find tranquility in this extraordinary desert oasis where nature, culture, and wonder converge.

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Elizabeth Jasper

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The best of Chile in two weeks

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Discover the Wonders of San Pedro de Atacama

San Pedro de Atacama, nestled in the heart of Chile's captivating Atacama Desert, offers an otherworldly landscape that will leave every traveler in awe. Surrounded by salt flats, steaming geysers, and towering volcanoes, this desert town is a gateway to some of the earth’s most remarkable natural wonders. Here’s a look at the top areas to explore in San Pedro de Atacama and why they should be on your travel itinerary.

Moon Valley (Valle de la Luna)

Located just 13 kilometers west of San Pedro de Atacama, the Moon Valley is a surreal landscape of rugged, rock formations resembling the surface of the moon. The area is famous for its dramatic sunsets, where the stones and sand turn vibrant shades of red, pink, and purple. The Duna Mayor, the Great Dune, offers an astonishing vantage point to take in the vastness of this eerie yet beautiful terrain.

Atacama Salt Flats (Salar de Atacama)

The largest salt flat in Chile, Salar de Atacama, stretches across an area of over 3,000 square kilometers and is a haven for wildlife. The Chaxa

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