The Atacama Desert (Spanish: Desierto de Atacama [ataˈkama]) is a desert plateau located on the Pacific coast of South America, in the north of Chile.

Dec 3, 2025 · Atacama Desert, cool, arid region in northern Chile, 600 to 700 miles (1,000 to 1,100 km) long from north to south. Its limits are not exactly determined, but it lies mainly …

Jan 5, 2022 · Squished between the Pacific Ocean and Andes Mountains in northern Chile, the Atacama Desert is one of South America’s most beguiling landscapes.

The Atacama Desert covers a total area of 40,541 sq. mi (105,000 sq. km), stretching 600mi (1000km) from southern Peru into northern Chile. Officially the driest place on Earth, it …

Sep 15, 2025 · From staying in stargazing domes to sandboarding in lunar valleys, here's what to do in Chile's Atacama Desert.

In this Atacama Desert Guide you will discover everything you need to know about the landscape, history, attractions, best time to go, and more. So, let's dive right in and discover this incredible …

Dec 4, 2025 · The best things to do in the Atacama desert include Laguna Chaxa, Valle de la Luna, Piedras Rojas, and others. Plus, how to get there, when to go, and more!

Jul 28, 2025 · The Atacama Desert in northern Chile is often described as the driest place on Earth, but this remote region offers so much more than endless arid landscapes. Think surreal …

Jun 10, 2025 · Discover our guide to Chile’s Atacama Desert – the driest place on Earth. Explore otherworldly landscapes, world-class stargazing & journey beyond to the Uyuni Salt Flats.

Created as a province in 1843 and as a region in 1974, it includes Chañaral, Copiapó, and Huasco provincias and San Félix and San Ambrosio islands, which lie in the Pacific about 500 …