The Dragon Hill is Iquique’s Urban Wonder and Sandboarding Paradise

The best sandboarding spot in the world is Dragon Hill Iquique, Chile

The Dragon Hill in Iquique, Chile, is the largest urban sand dune globally, offering a tranquil escape from the urban chaos. With breathtaking views, a unique ecosystem, and thrilling activities like sandboarding and motorcycle rides, it’s a paradise for adventurous explorers.

Chile’s Atacama Desert Blooms Unexpectedly After Winter Rain

Atacama Desert Blooming

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

Atacama Desert – the driest desert on Earth

Atacama desert - the driest place on Earth

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

Sandboarding in Iquique’s Dragon Hill

Sandboard at Cerro Dragon

Welcome to Iquique, a bustling coastal city in northern Chile that’s brimming with adventure and natural splendor. Strategically located between the Pacific Ocean and the Atacama Desert, this city offers a unique blend of urban charm and natural wonders. One of the city’s most remarkable features is the Cerro Dragon, or Dragon Hill, the largest … Read more

Atacama Crossing – The Atacama Desert Race

The Atacama Race

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

Sandboarding in San Pedro de Atacama

Valle de la Muerte - San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

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

Sandboarding in Chile – Dragon Hill, Death Valley and Dunas de Concón

Sandboard at Cerro Dragon

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