Explore the awe-inspiring Mano del Desierto, a giant hand rising from the Atacama Desert. This powerful sculpture by Mario Irarrázabal reflects human emotion and captivates visitors from around the world
Coastal deserts are deserts located in coastal areas, generally at the western edges of continents near the tropics. Coastal deserts are characterized by low levels of precipitation, high evaporation rates, and sparse vegetation. Winds off the coast blows in an easterly pattern and prevents the moisture from moving onto the land, thus causing a desert … Read more
Something truly unexpected happened last month in Chile, when the sand dunes of the Atacama Desert were suddenly springing with life, with plants and flowers turning the landscape into a rainbow of colors. Chile’s Atacama desert is the driest place on Earth. Rainfall normally occurs once every two to seven years, and it is heavily … Read more
The Atacama Desert in northern Chile is one of the most unique deserts in the world. First of all, it is considered to be the driest place on Earth, with virtually no precipitation occurring year round except for when the phenomenon of El Niño brings it every 2 to 7 years, during which the desert … Read more
The Atacama Crossing (Chile), is a 7 day, 250 km / 155 mile self-supported footrace located in the Atacama Desert, the driest desert in the world located in north of Chile. Starting at 3,300 meters / 10,500 feet above sea level, the course takes competitors through canyons and valleys (including the rainbow coloured Arcoiris Valley, … Read more
Located in the heart of the whimsical Atacama Desert, San Pedro de Atacama is a small town known for its surreal, otherworldly terrain and geological wonders. Ever wanted to sandboard in outer space? Chile is home to the Atacama Desert, the driest desert in the entire world, which comprises of a series of red craters … Read more
Chile is yet another sandboarding heaven in South America, with a range of diverse and breathtaking landscapes that are perfect for sliding down on a sandboard. In the northern part of the country, you’ll find the Atacama Desert, the driest desert in the world. This surreal, otherworldly region is home to endless sand dunes, rocky … Read more