in Chile

San Pedro de Atacama

An adobe oasis town in the world's driest desert, base for lunar valleys, geysers, salt flats and starry skies.

Notable spots

Valle de la Luna
Nature
Sculpted dunes and salt ridges that glow red at sunset.
El Tatio Geysers
Nature
A steaming high-altitude geyser field best seen at dawn.
Salar de Atacama
Nature
Laguna Cejar
Nature
Stargazing Tours
Scenery

Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec

👕 San Pedro de Atacama in Oct: Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Photo: San Pedro de Atacama — Pierre cb (Public domain) · Wikimedia