Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley)
An out-of-this-world experience
Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley) will make you feel like you are on the surface of another world in the middle of the Atacama Desert. Sculpted over millennia by wind and time, this sanctuary of stone and salt displays a dreamlike landscape of dunes, craters, and sharp ridges. Its unique geography provides a setting of absolute silence that seems frozen in time.
The magic is unleashed at sunset, when the last rays of sun paint the mountains with a palette of violets, reds, and golds. Walking its paths at that moment is witnessing a moving natural spectacle, where the aridity of the desert is transformed into a work of visual art.
Plan your trip to Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley)
How to get there
How to get there by air
The main airport in the area is El Loa Airport (CJC) in Calama, located 1 hour from San Pedro de Atacama. You can also land at Andrés Sabella International Airport (ANF) in Antofagasta, although the land transfer is longer (about 3.5 hours).
How to get there by land
From San Pedro de Atacama, Valle de la Luna is only 15 kilometers away on Route 23. Access is easy and can be done by private vehicle, bicycle, or through a guided tour.
Must-Know Tips
Head west from San Pedro de Atacama on the route to Calama. Access is just 13 km away, which takes about 15 minutes by car or about 40 minutes by bicycle. Given the desert climate, it is essential to bring plenty of water, sun protection, and check the last entry time.
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