17 Amazing Photos of the Surreal and Strange Tatacoa Desert in Colombia

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Chris Bell

The Tatacoa Desert is one of the largest arid zones in Colombia and has become iconic for its beautiful and surreal red and grey landscapes, world-class stargazing, and excellent hotels and hostels. So here are 17 amazing photos of the stunning and strange Tatacoa Desert in Colombia to inspire you to visit on your next trip.

The landscapes of the Tatacoa Desert are simply spectacular

It’s a photographer’s dream destination!

You could easily wander its valleys and caverns for hours…

But watch out for cacti…

They can be seriously sharp here!

If it’s possible, the desert is even more beautiful at dusk

And even more surreal as well…

And the fun doesn’t stop at night either: the Tatacoa Desert is famed for stargazing…

Camping here at night is an incredible experience

And you might never see a fuller full moon

The ‘grey desert’ of Tatacoa is just as beautiful as the red…

And is home to some truly surreal rock formations

There are some pretty special oases in the Tatacoa Desert, too

And it’s just as stunning when the sun isn’t shining

But a sunny blue sky doesn’t exactly hurt

And, as if all of that wasn’t enough: tiny cute owls…

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