The Atacama Desert is one of the most enduring symbols of Chile. A place for adventure lovers and romantics alike, the Atacama Desert is one of the most beautiful places in Chile. The desert is not just famous for its beauty, but also for its variety of bird and animal life.
The Atacama Desert stretches from the Andes to the shores of the Pacific Ocean. The diversity of its terrain is breathtaking, from salt flats, volcanoes and geysers to shrub forests.
The Atacama Desert has been called the “Most Arid Desert in the World”, but that has not taken anything away from the beauty of the desert. | The Lauca National Park is located in the Atacama Desert, and is known for its great biodiversity. You will also come across ancient settlements of Parinacota, Surire and Caspana , telling the tale of 5, 000 years of human habitation.
Visit the city of Calama, bustling with shops, cafes and restaurant, seemingly oblivious to the great desert surrounding it. The Valley of Moon has a desolate terrain that resembles that of the moon, justifying the name given to it. The geyser of El Tatio spouts water to a distance of 10 meters, and is one of the major tourist attractions of the Atacama Desert.
The Atacama Salt Lake is a large salt flat where many birds and animals reside.
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