Atacama Desert

The Elqui Valley is a region comprising the basin of the Elqui River, which flows from the western Andes to the Pacific Ocean in the north of Chile. Elqui is famous for its stunning landscapes, bright sunshine, pure air, and clear skies. The Elqui region produces wines, table grapes, fruits, and Pisco.

Nestled within the arid expanses of the Atacama Desert, a landscape seemingly devoid of life, lies a testament to human ingenuity and resilience - the Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works. Situated east of Iquique, in the Tarapacá Region of northern Chile, these two saltpeter works stand as the most representative vestiges of an industry that once wielded unparalleled influence over the region's economy and society.

Llanos de Challe National Park is located along the coast of northern Chile's Atacama Region and features a coastal desert ecosystem that is a habitat for rare and threatened plant species. It is one of the southernmost locations of the coastal desert lomas.

Los Flamencos National Reserve is a nature reserve in northern Chile's Antofagasta Region. The National Reserve has a desert climate and is divided into seven sectors. Notable sectors include the vast salt flats of Salar de Atacama and Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley).

Pan de Azúcar National Park is located along the northern coast of Chile. A famous Humboldt penguin breeding ground, it contains the coastal desert of Taltal and the steppe desert of the Sierra Vicuña Mackenna. In addition, the small fishing village of Caleta Pan de Azúcar is located within the Park.

Nestled in the Andes Mountains of South America, the Puna de Atacama is a testament to the mesmerizing contrasts of nature, from its cold, desolate high plateaus to the deep river valleys that carve through its eastern expanse. This vast and arid landscape, situated in the southernmost part of the Andean Altiplano, has geographical and cultural significance, stretching across northwestern Argentina and adjacent regions of Chile.

San Pedro de Atacama is a town and commune in the Antofagasta Region of northern Chile. The town grew, over centuries, around an oasis in the Puna de Atacama, an arid high plateau. It is popular with travelers due to its proximity to various cultural and natural sites.