Petroglyphs and geoglyphs of the Atacama

Deep within the Cordillera de la Sal, in the Los Flamencos National Reserve, begin at a series of viewpoints offering 360° views over the Valle de la Luna, the Atacama salt flat and the surrounding volcanoes. Then, up close, observe the striking geological formations that wind and water erosion have carved into shapes recalling the stark beauty of the lunar surface. The final moments of ...

The legendary Cape Horn was discovered in 1616. It is an almost vertical promontory rising 425 metres. For years, it was a major shipping route for sailing vessels between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. It is known as the end of the world. It was declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in June 2005. There are few places on Earth where one feels as vulnerable, overwhelmed by such a mystical ...

The Salar de Tara, located in the Los Flamencos National Reserve at over 4,500 meters above sea level, is a salt lake wilder than its neighbors in Atacama. Its rock formations, bordering the desert and sometimes volcanic, are approached only by Chilean flamingos and llamas, which find there the greenery and altitude suited to their daily life.Crossing former grazing grounds, fertile valleys ...