Tag Archives: Atacama Desert

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Machuca to Rio Grande

Today (New Year’s Day) is an all-day hike from Machuca to Rio Grande, starting at about 3400m, and descending on foot to about 2700m near to the village of Rio Grande. This is a gorgeous […]

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Lagunas Miscanti, Miniques and Tayuacto, Atacama Desert

I visited Lagunas Miscanti and Miniques on my first trip to San Pedro de Atacama in Chile in 2006, and wanted to revisit them to rework some photos. Pierre and I are also heading out to […]

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Moon Valley & Puritama, San Pedro de Atacama

It is absolute bliss to arrive at Awasi in San Pedro de Atacama for my second visit. Pure luxury by this stage is a shower that works, a comfortable pillow and a bed that is not made […]