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Valle de la Luna
Mejor época para visitar
Late afternoon until sunset gives the strongest light, when the salt mountains glow in warm tones. Arrive around 4-5 p.m. to have time to hike before dusk and secure a good viewpoint.
Consejos para el presupuesto
Entrance is paid in cash and costs around 4,000 pesos for foreign visitors, while Chileans and locals pay less. Get here on your own by bike or local bus; guided sunset tours cost considerably more without adding anything extra.
Recomendado para
Photography enthusiasts, Nature lovers, Adventurous hikers, Families with older children
Planifica tu visita
3-4 hours
Acerca de
Datos rápidos: La lluvia cae en promedio solo unos pocos milímetros al año, y algunas estaciones de medición en el paisaje desértico nunca han registrado una gota. La NASA ha hecho pruebas con robots marcianos aquí porque el suelo se parece de forma asombrosa a la superficie del planeta rojo.
Destacados: Se dice que el astronauta Neil Armstrong comentó que el paisaje le recordaba a la superficie lunar, y el nombre se quedó tras su visita. Quédate en una cresta de sal cuando el sol se pone, entonces las paredes de roca cambian de dorado a rosa y a púrpura profundo lentamente.
Consejos de expertos
- Bring waterproof sunscreen and at least two liters of water per person; the salt flats reflect the heat brutally even before lunch.
- Be at the main viewpoint at least an hour before sunset to get the best spot when the colors shift.
- Skip the most touristed path to the sand dune; the smaller trails toward the caves give the same panorama without the crowds.
- Wear sturdy, closed shoes since the salt crystals are as sharp as glass and will shred open sandals.
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