Death Valley

Death Valley & Moon Valley

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December 2nd 2010
After a short break after the altiplanic lakes we headed to the Death Valley for a half an hour trek. From there you have an amazing view of the valley and the Atacama Desert. Then we headed to the Moon Valley where we visited the sites of the Three Marys, the Slat Mine, the Amphitheater and finally watched the sun set. It was beautiful. As soon as the sun hit the horizon it turned the desert into ... read more

South America » Chile » Antofagasta Region » San Pedro de Atacama

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Prior to the coming of the Spanish in the 16th century, northern Chile was under Inca rule while Araucanian Indians inhabited central and southern Chile; the latter were not completely subjugated until the early 1880s. Although Chile declared its ind... ... read more