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  • A narrow road rolls through golden scrubland directly toward the jagged, snow-dusted mountains of Torres del Paine. This is the kind of Chile travel moment that made us keep asking to stop the car for another photo.

    Chile Travel Guide: What First-Time Visitors Need to Know

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  • White salt bands curl around blue and pink mineral pools below red volcanic hills and a deep blue sky. This image captures the wild, high-altitude scenery that makes Ruta de los Salares one of the most dramatic drives from San Pedro de Atacama.

    Day Trip #5 – Ruta de los Salares + Ruta 27

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  • Several pale vicuñas graze among green cushions of grass and shallow pools in a high-altitude wetland. Seeing our first vicuñas at Machuca Wetlands made this one of our most memorable wildlife drives in the Atacama.

    Day Trip #4 – Machuca Wetlands + Vado Rio Putana

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  • A dusty road curves toward layered red, green, cream, and white mountains beneath a brilliant blue sky. A guided tour allows you to see the unusual colors at Rainbow Valley Atacama.

    Day Trip #3 – Rainbow Valley Atacama + Petroglifos Yerbas Buenas

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  • A single Andean flamingo stands gracefully in shallow water with sunlight sparkling around its long legs. These colorful birds add a surprising burst of life to the stark desert landscapes surrounding the lagoons.

    Day Trip #2 – Laguna Chaxa Flamingos + Valle de Jere

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  • Layers of weathered rock and distant volcanoes create the dramatic scenery inside Valle de la Luna. Exploring by car makes it easy to stop at viewpoints throughout the park.

    Day Trip #1 – Valle De La Luna Atacama + Magic Bus + Sunset

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  • A landscaped pathway winds between adobe-style buildings and native trees at Naturalis Hotel. The quiet garden setting is a big part of why this property stands out from many San Pedro de Atacama hotels.

    Where to Stay in the Atacama Desert: My Top Hotel Picks for Every Budget

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  • A Culpeo Fox stands on a rocky desert slope, looking straight toward the camera with golden fur and a bushy tail. This was one of our most exciting wildlife sightings on Ruta de los Salares because we had hoped to see one before leaving Atacama.

    Atacama Desert Animals: What You Can See & Where

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  • Bill and Kari stand on a wooden viewing platform beneath a dazzling river of stars stretching across the night sky. Stargazing tours take visitors to some of the darkest skies on Earth for an unforgettable evening beneath the Milky Way.

    Atacama Desert Night Sky: How to Experience the Stars

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  • The road winds through colorful desert ridges inside Valle de la Luna. This view gives a sense of what you'll experience during the self-drive route.

    Atacama Desert Map: Explore The Desert, One Road At A Time

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The Cliffs of the Algarve Coast, Portugal

About Me

I’m Kari and I am here to help you achieve your Bucket List Goals. After a near-death experience, I realized that tomorrow is NOT guaranteed. So Bill and I set a plan in motion to start experiencing all the amazing places on our Bucket List.

Now I want to help you start achieving your own Bucket List travel goals. Learn more about our journey here.

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