The Atacama Desert (Spanish: Desierto de Atacama [ataˈkama]) is a desert plateau located on the Pacific coast of South America, in the north of Chile.

4 days ago · The Driest Desert in the World Has Stunning Salt Flats, Epic Stargazing, and Scenic Trails Located at the northern tip of Chile, the Atacama Desert is like nowhere else on the planet.

4 days ago · The Atacama Desert forms part of the arid Pacific fringe of South America. Dry subsidence created by the South Pacific high-pressure cell makes the desert one of the driest regions in the world.

Jan 5, 2022 · Squished between the Pacific Ocean and Andes Mountains in northern Chile, the Atacama Desert is one of South America’s most beguiling landscapes.

Aug 18, 2025 · The Atacama Desert, the driest non-polar desert on Earth, is located in Chile, South America, stretching for 1,000 kilometers along the Pacific coast between the Andes Mountains and …

Barren yet beautiful, Chile's Atacama Desert is an alluring world of sand and rock.

May 26, 2025 · The Atacama Desert extends from the Loa River in northern Chile near the Peruvian border to the Aconcagua River north of Santiago, encompassing portions of the Arica y Parinacota, …