One of the Atacama´s most iconic places, just a ten-minute drive from the region´s main town San Pedro de Atacama, la Valle de la Luna presents a phantasmagoric, totally otherworldly landscape thanks to its wind-sculpted rock formations. It´s most impressive at dusk, when the light is less glaring and transforms the landscape into an astonishing visual spectacle. Keep in mind though, that access to this delicate area is controlled, and you´ll have to book your visit in advance.

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Freddy Alexander Bugueño Tolmo