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15 Photos That Prove Chile's Atacama Desert Is the Most Beautiful at Night

The stunning Milky Way above the antennas at the ALMA Observatory
The stunning Milky Way above the antennas at the ALMA Observatory | © European Southern Observatory / Flickr

Chile’s Atacama Desert is the driest non-polar desert in the world, and in the heart of this wonderful terrain is San Pedro de Atacama, where you can sit back and relax in between trips to Valle de la Luna, Geysers El Tatio, or Lagunas Altiplanicas. Due to its high altitude, virtually non-existent clouds, dry air and lack of pollution, Atacama is one of the best places in the world to stargaze. Take a look at these pictures and watch how the desert becomes more beautiful as the sun sets and it descends into night.

Watch the Sunset

Sun setting
Ojos de Salar
San Pedro de Atacama
Salar

Take in the Incredible Hues

Full moon and Lejía volcano
Salar de Atacama
Valle de la Luna
Sunset

Enjoy the Peace

Atacama
Night

Gaze up at the Sky

Milky Way above the antennas at the ALMA Observatory
South Celestial Pole
Cosmic fireball

Be Hypnotised by its Beauty

Sky
ESO’s La Silla Observatory

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