{"id":94300,"date":"2026-03-24T15:16:45","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T18:16:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chile.travel\/blog\/6000-m-peaks-and-ancient-culture-the-atacama-that-will-surprise-you\/"},"modified":"2026-03-24T15:20:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T18:20:09","slug":"6000-m-peaks-and-ancient-culture-the-atacama-that-will-surprise-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chile.travel\/en\/blog\/6000-m-peaks-and-ancient-culture-the-atacama-that-will-surprise-you\/","title":{"rendered":"6,000 m peaks and ancient culture: the Atacama that will surprise you"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Northern Chile holds a unique treasure: the Atacama Desert, whose landscapes are famous for its salt flats, giant dunes, high-altitude lagoons, rock formations, and clear skies. All of it, alongside peaks that rise above 6,000 meters and some of the oldest cultures on the planet. <\/p>\n\n

As if that weren\u2019t enough, this desert holds the title of being the driest in the world<\/strong>. Its geography, \u201ctrapped\u201d between the Andes Mountains and the Coastal Range, blocks moisture from the Altiplano and the Pacific Ocean, creating unique conditions<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n

Because we want to be your next destination, here are three reasons to visit Atacama.<\/p>\n\n

The Route of the Six-Thousanders<\/h2>\n\n
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Photo: Nevado Tres Cruces. Credit: Chris Fisher \/ Andesgear Blog <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

The Atacama Desert is home to one of the most impressive high-mountain circuits in the world<\/strong>: the Route of the Six-Thousanders<\/strong>, a collection of more than 15 peaks that rise above 6,000 meters above sea level (masl).<\/p>\n\n

With the city of Copiap\u00f3<\/strong> as the main gateway, this destination draws mountaineers looking for adventure, altitude, and volcanic landscapes. The most recommended season is between November and March<\/strong>, when the weather is more stable. <\/p>\n\n

Its main peaks are:<\/p>\n\n