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The Ahlarkapin Observatory is located in San Pedro de Atacama and run by local guides. Given the Atacama Desert’s high altitude, extreme dryness and low light pollution the star gazing is ideal, particularly in regards to viewing constellations, stars, planets and galaxies.
Ahlarkapin is a unique experience that will transport you through the universe and local culture.
The Observatory offers several options:
Archaeoastronomy Observatory Andina "Paniri Caur" is located in the town of Chiu Chiu (Alto El Loa sector), half an hour of Calama in the Antofagasta Region.
In Paniri Caur Observatory you can observe the heavens and learn about the Andean world of the Atacama (or archaeoastronomy), allowing to know the impact that had the stars in the whole structure of life of the Andean people.
This tour is complemented by tourist routes to various destinations in the area Alto El Loa (Chiu Chiu, Lasana, Caspana) and Atacama La Grande (San Pedro de Atacama, Toconao, Machuca), in addition to the main tourist attractions of the area (Geysers of Tatio, Moon Valley, Puritama), which are made with guides in a personalized way, according to the needs of tourists.
