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North and the Atacama Desert

Far from being inert, the Atacama Desert is an area full of energy thanks to its welcoming ancestral cultures and the oases that are a source of life in the driest desert in the world.

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.

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North and the Atacama Desert
Cielo claro

Prob. de precipitaciones: 2%Humedad: 35% Viento: a 10 km/h.
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