The Altiplano night sky
The Altiplano night sky: what you need to know
Atacama and the Bolivian Altiplano share one of the darkest, driest skies in the world. In San Pedro the astronomy tour picks out planets and nebulae through a telescope; in Uyuni, sunset with light play and stars turns the salt flats into a stage for night photography.
Facts and tips
- Mejor época: Moonless nights; avoid the rainy season in Uyuni
- Región: Uyuni and San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
- 3 experiencias BlueMoon visitan este destino
How to visit it
Shared
Quotemade to measure
- A 4x4 with six passengers at most
- Spanish-speaking driver-guide
- Lunch and a snack, as the programme states
- Ponchos and photo props
- Rubber boots in the rainy season
Private
Quotemade to measure
- A vehicle just for your group
- A departure time that suits you
- Stops and timings tailored to you
- A driver-guide just for you
- The option of an English-speaking guide
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Travel guides and tips
When to go, what to pack, how to cross into Chile and how to get ready for the altitude: what we have learned from years on the Altiplano.
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