The Atacama Desert is one of the driest places on the planet, with rainfall exceedingly rare there. It is also remote, largely unsettled, and features some of the clearest night skies found anywhere.
This video takes us to the Atacama where you’ll get a chance to experience the landscapes and starscapes for yourself. It won’t take long to understand exactly why the world’s highest observatories call this desert home.
Kraig is an outdoor and adventure travel writer based in Nashville, TN. Over the course of his career, he has contributed to numerous online and print outlets, including Popular Mechanics, Gear Junkie, Outside Online, National Geographic, Digital Trends, Business Insider, TripSavvy, about.com, and of course The Adventure Blog.
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