Hotels in Antofagasta, Chile
Antofagasta sits in northern Chile's Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on Earth, with coastal temperatures averaging 60-75°F (15-24°C) year-round. It's famous for the otherworldly Valle de la Luna, where you can hike among salt caves and sand dunes, and for the El Tatio geysers-best visited at sunrise (6-8 AM) when steam plumes rise against the cold air. Summer (December-February) brings hot inland days perfect for exploring the altiplano lakes, while winter (June-August) offers crystal-clear nights ideal for stargazing at the ALMA observatory or spotting flamingos in the Chaxa Lagoon.