The Atacama Giant

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I would really like to see the Atacama Giant. On Wikipedia it is just mentioned that it is in the Atacama desert. But this desert is really big. Where should I look when I want to meet this giant? It is soo big, that it is even visible on google maps.

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So my question is basically: What is the next bigger city from which I can do a tour to the Atacama giant? Is it necessary to take organized tours? How can I get there? What does it cost? When should I go?

dolmen · Accepted Answer · 2020-04-08T12:59:25.517

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Just by looking at the map (I've spent some time in Chile but missed that), it looks like Iquique would be the most obvious starting place. A city with 166,000 people in 2002 and beaches has of course tourist tours.

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answered Dec 21 '11 at 13:45

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score 1 · Answer 2 · edited Jun 22 '13 at 20:25

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Iquique is a good start point to get to the Atacama Giant. See a possible itinerary to get there.

edited Jun 22 '13 at 20:25

Vince

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answered Jun 22 '13 at 19:28

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The Atacama Giant

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