Atacama Desert - Wikipedia
The Atacama Desert (Spanish: Desierto de Atacama [ataˈkama]) is a desert plateau located on the Pacific coast of South America, in the north of Chile.
Atacama Desert | Location, Weather, & Facts | Britannica
Oct 23, 2025 · Atacama Desert, cool, arid region in northern Chile, 600 to 700 miles (1,000 to 1,100 km) long from north to south. Its limits are not exactly determined, but it lies mainly …
A first-timer’s guide to Chile’s Atacama Desert - Lonely Planet
Jan 5, 2022 · Squished between the Pacific Ocean and Andes Mountains in northern Chile, the Atacama Desert is one of South America’s most beguiling landscapes.
Top 10 Facts About The Atacama Desert - Quasar Ex
Mar 21, 2016 · The Atacama Desert (Spanish: Desierto de Atacama) is a plateau in South America, covering a 1,000-kilometre (600 mi) strip of land on the Pacific coast, west of the …
Exploring Chile's Atacama Desert - National Geographic
Barren yet beautiful, Chile's Atacama Desert is an alluring world of sand and rock.
Atacama Desert Facts & Information, Map, Skeleton - Chile ...
The Atacama Desert covers a total area of 40,541 sq. mi (105,000 sq. km), stretching 600mi (1000km) from southern Peru into northern Chile. Officially the driest place on Earth, it …
Atacama Desert Travel Guide: Top Activities and Hotels
Sep 15, 2025 · From staying in stargazing domes to sandboarding in lunar valleys, here's what to do in Chile's Atacama Desert.