Natural wonder · Chile
Valle de la Luna, Atacama
Valley in the Atacama desert
About Valle de la Luna, Atacama
Valle de la Luna (Valley of the Moon) is located 13 kilometres (8 mi) west of San Pedro de Atacama, in the north of Chile in the Cordillera de la Sal, in the Atacama Desert. It has various stone and sand formations which have been carved by wind and water. It has an impressive range of color and texture, looking somewhat similar to the surface of the Moon. There are also dry lakes where the composition of salt makes a white covering layer of the area.
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Best time to visit
Best time to go: March – May, July, September – January
Midday highs, based on last year's weather. Green months have comfortable temperatures and few rainy days.
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Questions about Valle de la Luna, Atacama
Where is Valle de la Luna, Atacama?
Valle de la Luna, Atacama is in Chile. The nearest city is Calama, about 80 km away.
When is the best time to visit Valle de la Luna, Atacama?
The most comfortable months to visit Valle de la Luna, Atacama are March – May, July, September – January: pleasant temperatures and few rainy days, based on last year's weather.
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