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.

The Atacama Desert forms part of the arid Pacific fringe of South America. Dry subsidence created by the South Pacific high-pressure cell makes the desert one of the driest regions in the world.

Well, Chile’s Atacama Desert may be the next best option. With its desiccated salt flats, inhospitable wildlands, and vast lifeless landscapes that NASA uses to test instruments for outer space, this is …

In this guide you will discover everything you need to know to help you plan your visit to the Atacama Desert. If you're dreaming of a trip packed with otherworldly landscapes, ancient history, and jaw …

Mar 14, 2024 · The Atacama Desert, the driest one in the world, is a vast expanse in northern Chile, covering 3 out of 16 of the administrative regions of the country, approximately 14% of its total area.

Nov 2, 2025 · From colorful rock formations to vast salt flats, there is so much to see and do in this beautiful region. Today, we will look at some of the best activities and attractions in the Atacama …

Jan 17, 2026 · The Atacama Desert, the driest non-polar desert on Earth, is located in Chile, South America, stretching for 1,000 kilometers along the Pacific coast between the Andes Mountains and …