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Atacama Desert Overview
Your complete guide to visiting Atacama Desert, Chile
About Atacama Desert
Experience the Atacama Desert in northern Chile, where otherworldly landscapes meet vast salt flats and starry skies. Explore lunar valleys, geysers, and desert towns under crystal-clear nights.
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Country
Chile
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Overall Rating
73/100
Ratings
Overall73
Cost45
Safety85
Fun85
Food75
What to Expect in Atacama Desert
Moonlit Landscapes
Otherworldly dunes, salt flats, and volcanic rocks under clear skies.
Salt Flats
The vast Salar de Atacama gleams at sunrise and sunset.
Night Sky Views
Some of the darkest skies provide perfect stargazing.
Top Experiences
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Desert Hiking
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Stargazing
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Geology Walk
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Dune Safari
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Night Photography
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Laguna Visits
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High Altitude Trek
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Hot Springs