January 16, 2025
5 Magical Days in San Pedro de Atacama: The Perfect Itinerary.
San Pedro de Atacama is a guest favorite not only because it boasts the most beautiful starry nights in Chile or the driest desert in the world.
Photo credit: Bruno van Enck
As in many other past civilizations, the Atacameñans “drew” different constellations in the sky, which they used to identify animals and to explain their beliefs and ancestral stories. The main difference from cultures in other parts of the world, is that the Atacameñans did not create figures by drawing imaginary lines from star to star to group them together. Instead, they looked at the figures that were formed in the dark space between the bright stars.
Today, these dark zones of the universe have caught the attention of the scientific community, who have found the Chilean desert to be the ideal place to study these unknown cosmic phenomenons. Nevertheless, in San Pedro de Atacama you don’t have to be an expert astronomer to see the Atacama Desert night sky and contemplate the wonders of the universe.
Tierra Atacama offers an excursion that includes observing the spectacular starry night sky. Equipped with a telescope and with the help of expert guides, guests learn to distinguish planets, galaxies and distant constellations, among which they will discover those identified by the ancient Andean peoples.
This heavenly experience, which lasts approximately an hour and a half, mixes the wonders of the universe with the astounding Atacameñan culture, and is held away from the hotel in a special place where the telescope is located. It’s important to dress warmly and know that this activity isn’t available during a full moon phase. Get ready to experience an unforgettable night in the Atacama Desert!
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