Attractions
Stargaze in the magnificent empty expanse of the Valle de la Luna
CHILE // When NASA tests moon gear, it visits the spectral expanse of the Atacama Desert, the driest place on earth. But there's plenty for earthlings to enjoy. Watching the sunset en masse from atop a giant sand dune in the Valley of the Moon is a ritual for travellers, an inspiring cap to an active day of exploring salt flats, watching bubbling geysers and seeing desert canyons ringed by distant volcanoes. Indigenous and colonial traditions continue in the nearby walled adobe villages and whitewashed chapels. At night, bonfires light up open-air courtyards under the stripe of the Milky Way. Don't miss the stargazing -this rens among the best places in the world to spy the heavens.
Why is Valle de la Luna important to Chile?
It offers various salt outcrops that also look like real sculptures from various caves. In this place, you can see a very beautiful geological landscape, especially in the evening and at dawn. Due to the extraordinary natural beauty and strange appearance of the moon, which owes its name, it has been declared a nature sanctuary.
What makes Valle de la Luna unique?
Valle de la Luna is a wonderful moonscape that is part of the Cordillera de la Sal (Salt Mountain Range) belonging to the Los Flamencos National Reserve. It is a 1,650-foot-diameter (500-meter) salt flat depression that displays strange sculptural forms.
How much is Valle de la Luna?
General admission fee: $11,000 per person. Every passenger must pre-purchase their ticket through the following link https://valledelalunachile.com/ otherwise they will not be allowed to enter the park.
What to wear to Valle de la Luna?
Wear sunscreen, a hat and plenty of water as there is little shade in the desert, but also bring warm clothing for the evening hours as temperatures can drop quickly even in summer. Most desert roads are unpaved and the terrain rough, so 4WD is recommended and comfortable walking shoes are essential.