Melissa Biggs Bradley
“On our final day in Atacama, we drove to a series of hot springs, where we soaked in warm pools surrounded by waterfalls. My kids declared it one of the coolest things ever.”
The majestic Andes, with snow-capped peaks and volcanoes, anchor one edge of the horizon, and a red lunar-like desert bleeds in every other direction. Within the seemingly barren terrain of Chile’s Atacama Desert are pockets of great natural drama: red rock canyons, vast sand dunes, crystalline salt flats, ancient lava flows, hidden natural hot springs, the Tatio geysers and tracks of rare cacti as well as wildlife.
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Perfect forAdventurers | Families | Trailblazers
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When to goYear-Round
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Ideal length of stay3-5 Nights
Designing Your Journey
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Essential Atacama
Experience a customized itinerary with guided treks or horseback rides, cooking lessons with locals, visiting hot springs and star-gazing with an expert astronomer. Contact Indagare to book a trip today.
Where To Stay
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Courtesy Awasi AtacamaRead MoreAwasi Atacama
One of the driest places on earth, the high-altitude Atacama Desert, in northeastern Chile, will appeal to hardy adventurers in search of extraordinary (and extreme) Mars-like scenery. Days under the blazing sun take guests, led by their own private guides,...
Courtesy Tierra AtacamaRead MoreTierra Atacama
Built on an old cattle corral on the edge of the town of San Pedro de Atacama, Tierra Atacama began as one man’s passion project during his golden years: After a near-death experience rock climbing in the Atacama Desert, avid...
