5 Atacama Desert, Chile
The Atacama Desert in northern Chile is considered the driest desert in the world, with some areas receiving almost no rainfall at all. Despite this, the Atacama is teeming with breathtaking landscapes that include salt flats, geysers, lunar-like valleys, and snow-capped volcanoes. Its high altitude and clear skies make it one of the best places on Earth for stargazing.
One of the highlights of the Atacama is Valle de la Luna (Valley of the Moon), where the terrain resembles the surface of the moon, with jagged rock formations and vast salt flats. The desert also bursts into bloom with colorful wildflowers after rare rainfalls, transforming the arid landscape into a stunning spectacle of color.
