Atacama Desert Chile Last Updated: 01/25/2025 | |
The Atacama Desert is a desert plateau located on the Pacific coast of South America, in the north of Chile. Stretching over a 1,600-kilometre-long (1,000-mile) strip of land west of the Andes Mountains, it covers an area of 105,000 km2 (41,000 sq mi), which increases to 128,000 km2 (49,000 sq mi) if the barren lower slopes of the Andes are included. | |
Ascend the more than 4,000 meters of altitude of the Andean altiplano to discover small villages that keep their customs intact in the middle of an extreme scenery worth photographing. Visit San Pedro de Atacama and explore unique landscapes in the world. Salt flats, geysers and deep blue lagoons are part of the sites that will amaze you. Embark on a journey through the stars. Learn more about the stars and constellations at one of the many astronomical observatories in northern Chile. |
Lauca National Park Place » Outdoors Lauca National Park is located in Chile's far north, in the Andean range. It encompasses an area of 1,379 km2 of altiplano and mountains, the latter consisting mainly of enormous volcanoes. It is the snow-capped volcanoes, Pomerape and Parinacota. 345 views 💖 2Putre, Arica y Parinacota Region, Chile | |
Chile Place » City Chile is a long, narrow country stretching along South America's western edge, with more than 6,000km of Pacific Ocean coastline. Chile covers an area of 756,096 square kilometres (291,930 sq mi), with a population of 17.5 million as of 2017. Santiago is the capital and largest city of Chile. 383 views 💖 1Chile | |
Petrohue Waterfalls Place » Outdoors Petrohue Waterfalls is a chute-type waterfall in the upper reach of Petrohue River in Chile, a short distance downstream of the source of this river in Todos los Santos Lake. This waterfall is inside the Vicente Perez Rosales National Park. 351 views 💖 4Puerto Varas, Los Lagos Region, Chile | |
El Tatio Place » Outdoors El Tatio is a geothermal field with many geysers located in the Andes Mountains of northern Chile at 4,320 metres (14,170 ft) above mean sea level. It is the third-largest geyser field in the world and the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. 346 views 💖 2Antofagasta, Calama, Antofagasta, Chile | |
General Carrera Lake Place » Outdoors General Carrera Lake, also known as Lake Buenos Aires, is a large glacial lake located in the southern part of Chile and Argentina. The lake is shared by both countries, with approximately 70% of its surface area in Chile and the remaining 30% in Argentina. 477 views 💖 11Chile | |
Torres del Paine National Park Place » Outdoors Torres del Paine National Park is a national park encompassing mountains, glaciers, lakes, and rivers in southern Chilean Patagonia. The Cordillera del Paine is the centerpiece of the park. 466 views 💖 9Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica, Chile | |
Parque Natural Aguas de Ramon Place » Outdoors The Parque Natural Aguas de Ramón is a popular nature reserve located in the Región Metropolitana (Metropolitan Region) of Chile, near the capital city of Santiago. Covering around 3,600 hectares, the park is a vital green space for residents and tourists looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the outdoors. It is a gateway to the foothills of the Andes Mountains, offering various recreational activities in a natural environment. 26 views 💖 1Alvaro Casanova 2583, Las Condes, Región Metropolitana, Chile |
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