Hotels in Atacama, Chile
The Atacama Desert in northern Chile is the driest non-polar desert on Earth, famous for its otherworldly salt flats and Mars-like valleys. The climate is arid with cool temperatures averaging 50-70°F (10-21°C) year-round; in summer (December-February), you can hike the Valle de la Luna at sunset, while winter (June-August) brings clearer skies for stargazing at the ALMA observatory. For a unique springtime treat, visit in November to see the desert briefly bloom with wildflowers after rare rainfall.