San Pedro de Atacama

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See. Valle de la Luna Explore this otherworldly desert landscape, similar to the moon, with jagged peaks and dry riverbeds. Atacama Desert Experience one of the driest places on Earth, with rocky, ochre-colored expanses and unique wildlife.

Eat. Estrella Negra A budget-friendly restaurant on Caracoles street. Tierra Todo Naturale Enjoy excellent vegetarian food and service in a non-smoking environment. Sol Inti Known for the best salads and sandwiches, and top-notch meat dishes.

Stay. Hotel Altiplanico A 10-minute walk from town, offering excellent rooms, hot water, and an outdoor swimming pool. Hostal Terracota Affordable prices and friendly owner, with all rooms featuring private bathrooms. Eden Atacameño Offers a pleasant courtyard with hammocks, free internet, and decent value for San Pedro.

OutsideJun 16, 2026

Discover Iceland’s Secret Season

Explora’s newest expedition highlights the beauty and solitude of an Arctic winter

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Condé Nast TravelerDec 3, 2025

50 Most Beautiful Places in the World

From the Serengeti to the Grand Canyon—plus 55 more destinations you need to see to believe.

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  • Valle de la LunaSightAtacama Desert, ChileLandscape startlingly similar to the moon.
  • Grand Canyon National ParkSightGrand Canyon, United StatesHike scenic loops for views of rocky badlands.
  • Avenue of the BaobabsAttractionMadagascarCenturies-old trees reach heights of nearly 100 feet.
  • Banff National ParkSightBanff, CanadaOverwhelms with views of the Canadian Rockies.
  • Moraine LakeSightBanff, CanadaIt is situated in the Valley of the Ten Peaks, at an elevation of approximately 1,884 metres (6,181 ft).
  • Lake MinnewankaSightBanff, CanadaThe lake is 21 km (13 mi) long and 142 m (466 ft) deep, making it the 2nd longest lake in the mountain parks of the…
  • Bathsheba BeachSightBathsheba, BarbadosKnown for huge boulders and best waves for surfers.
  • Whitehaven BeachSightWhitsundays, AustraliaConsidered one of the world's most beautiful beaches.
  • Danxia Landform Geological ParkSightDanxia, ChinaStriped, multicolored mountains formed over 20 million years.
  • Lake LouiseSightBanff, Canada
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National GeographicJun 29, 2021

Venture into Chile’s wild open spaces

Heading south from Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego is the most remote region of Chile. This is where the tip of South America breaks into a watery wonderland of massive mountainous islands, emerald fjords ...

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  • Atacama DesertSightArid, ochre-colored expanses, one of the driest places
  • Valle de la LunaSightRough, lunar-like landscape for afternoon hikes
  • El Tatio geysersSightWorth a pre-dawn van ride for sunrise views
  • Elsewhere
  • Torres del Paine National ParkSightPuerto Natales, ChileIconic granite towers, turquoise glacial lakes, rolling grasslands
  • pampasSightPuerto Natales, ChileGrassy plains surrounding the national park for horseback rides
  • Tierra del FuegoHotelPunta Arenas, ChileRemote region with islands, fjords, and ancient glaciers
  • Karukinka Natural ParkSightPorvenir, ChileWatch elephant seals sparring near snow-dusted mountains
  • Alberto de Agostini National ParkSightPunta Arenas, ChileEpic, pristine landscape of fjords and glaciers
  • Cape HornSightPuerto Williams, ChileNorthern boundary of the Drake Passage, lighthouse and chapel
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