Chile Red stones in the Atacama desert
It is a special place. High in the Altiplano, in the middle of "nowhere," there are many big, red stone formations.
These are the Monjes de La Pacana (also Monjes de Tara), free-standing rock fingers up to 30 m high.
These are the Monjes de La Pacana (also Monjes de Tara), free-standing rock fingers up to 30 m high.
Photography Tips
Wide-angel lens for landscape, zoom lens for detail photos of the red stones.
Travel Information
Take the Ruta 27 east direction from San Pedro (Highway to Argentina). After 103 km look left to see the stone area. There's no touristic sign, that's why it's a little bit difficult to find the way into the area. One good option is to wait on the Highway until the touris tours come along. Follow them to entry the area.You can park inside everywhere. Caution, most of the ways inside are sand ways. Drive carefull or take a 4wheeldrive car.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Just a few people
Best Timing
Daytime in summer
Sunrise & Sunset
06:40 - 20:16
| current local time: 12:34
Photo Themes
Altiplano
Atacama desert
red rock
rock formation
rocks
Stones
Locations
Monjes de la Pacana
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