Chile: On the Road with Greg Benchwick in San Pedro de Atacama

Travel with Lonely Planet writer Greg Benchwick as he visits the desert outpost of San Pedro de Atacama in Northern Chile. Located smack-dab in the middle of the world’s driest desert, San Pedro is an adobe oasis that has been inhabited since pre-Columbian times. Today, it has become Chile’s number-one traveler destination, and for good reason: it’s a perfect jumping-off point to some of this desert’s most remarkable sights, including the world’s highest geyser field, a massive sand dune, alpine lagoons and high-plains hot springs. Hop along for the journey, as Greg takes you from dawn till dusk romp to some of the area’s best sights.

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