If you’re visiting the Atacama Desert, be sure to check out this photo journal of one of the most popular destinations in Chile.

The Atacama Desert is known as one of the driest places on Earth, creating harsh conditions for wildlife that dares to exist here. But don’t write it off just yet. Travelers will find this travel destination to be full of magnificent surprises, with vast stretches of geographic diversity. 4 days in Atacama should be a great start for anyone who wants to visit this popular tourist destination in Chile.

Skiing at Valle Nevado in Chile for the first time.

Chile celebrated “Dia del Patrimonio” in 2018, when all the public institutions (museums, government buildings, etc) open their doors to the public for free. There are free walking tours in each barrio, and insider access to buildings that wouldn’t normally be open. Read more to find out which places we chose to visit.