Atacama Desert

Chile

Best for: Desert, Wilderness, Stargazing, Off The Beaten Path, Nature Only, Adventure, Photography, Solitude

Salt flats, otherworldly rock formations, and some of the clearest night skies on Earth. The Atacama is a high‑desert where silence and stars feel endless.

Base yourself in San Pedro de Atacama for day trips to Valle de la Luna, geysers, and high‑altitude lagoons. Expect big temperature swings between hot days and cold nights.