Atacama Desert
This desert plateau in South America covers a 1,000-km (600-mi) strip of land on the Pacific coast, west of the Andes mountains, and is one of the driest places in the world.
Basic Info
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Category
Giant Desert Plateau
Spanning Countries or Regions
Chile's 4 Northernmost Regions:
- Arica y Parinacota Region
- Tarapacá Region
- Antofagasta Region
- Atacama Region
Area Size
105,000 km² (41,000 sq mi)
Known For
Alien Landscape (Mars-like Landscape)
All-Terrain Sports, Stargazing
Valle de la Luna (Chile)
Mano del Desierto (Hand of the Desert)
Top Travel Destination in South America
Location
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Atacama Desert
Location Boundaries
Most commonly defined area lies within the 4 aforementioned Chilean regions
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