Northern Chile

The Atacama Desert and the Elqui Valley.

Photo: Pierre cb · Public domain

The Short List

Must-See

Must-See
Nature · Deserts

San Pedro de Atacama

Antofagasta

The world's driest desert, with geysers, salt flats, flamingos and superb night skies.

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If You're Nearby

If You're Nearby
Nature · Stargazing

Elqui Valley

Coquimbo

Observatories, pisco distilleries and clear desert skies.

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If You're Nearby
Mountains · Volcanoes

Lauca and Parinacota

Arica y Parinacota

Twin volcanoes over high-altitude lakes with flamingos.

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Heritage · UNESCO

Humberstone

Tarapacá

A saltpeter ghost town in the Atacama.

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On the Map

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