Moon Valley

I bet you live in the complexity of the everyday life in a large city. You are stressed to the last part of your being. All you want is to escape from where you live. So, if you decide to travel this summer, what better place to go than to a quiet place, full of natural wonders. Now, leave everything behind for a couple of weeks. And have a fantastic vacation you will never forget.

The place I’m talking about is the Moon Valley, located 17 kilometres from San Pedro de Atacama, Chile. The valley is very interesting due to the rocks and sand formations. For millions of years floods and winds have shaped the desert with marvellous colors and textures. The appeal of the valley is the resemblance with the moon’s surface. You can have an amazing view by standing on top of a dune. There you will appreciate the amazing and wonderful surroundings.

The climate of the region is desert. The temperature during the day is of 75º F and during the night is 41º F. You can come here and see the valley’s indescribable aspects, full of majesty and silence, beautiful and imposing. You can visit this region any time of the year, due to its warm climate. The temperatures allow the visitor to practice outdoor activities while breathing clean and fresh air.

Where to stay during this vacation time? Well, if you are into nature, what better way to spend the night than camping. You will be able to contemplate the incomparable beauty of the moon landscape on Earth. If you are not that adventurous, you can go to Explora Atacama Hotel or La Aldea Hotel, the prices go from $160 to $438 per night.

Where to eat? If you want to try some typical Chilean food you must go to La Casona (Caracoles #195, phone 851 004) or Casa de Piedra (Caracoles #225, phone 851 271). There you will find excellent food accompanied by live music. What to do? Here you can practice different types of outdoor activities, such as biking, mountaineering, sand boarding, and photography.

Next time you have travelling in mind, you must come to the Moon Valley to discover its hidden secrets. To see for yourself why it was declared a sanctuary of nature for its great natural beauty and strange moon appearance. Don’t forget to buy some artisan souvenirs. Then you will have something to remember this wonderful journey.