The Atacama Desert is located in northern Chile between Argentina on the west and the Pacific Ocean on the east. Sparsely populated and containing considerable mineral resources, the Atacama Desert is one of the driest places in the world.
The Atacama Plateau, also known as the Puna de Atacama, is an arid high plateau in the Andes of northwestern Argentina, extending into Chile. This cold, desolate Andean tableland can be defined as the southernmost portion of the Andean Altiplano.
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.
Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works, World Heritage Site (Chile)
The Editor
Tue, 01/15/2019 - 18:44
Humberstone and Santa Laura contain over 200 former saltpeter works where workers from Chile, Peru and Bolivia lived in company towns and forged a distinctive communal pampinos culture. That culture is manifest in their rich language, creativity, solidarity, and their pioneering struggle for social justice.
Llanos de Challe National Park (Chile)
The Editor
Mon, 06/07/2021 - 18:05
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: Salar de Atacama, Valle de la Luna (Chile)
The Editor
Thu, 01/17/2019 - 21:28
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 (Chile)
The Editor
Mon, 05/31/2021 - 14:26
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.
San Pedro de Atacama (Chile)
The Editor
Wed, 09/18/2019 - 17:58
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.
