Geysers Del Tatio

A tall plume of steam rises from a geyser on a geothermal plain below a volcanic peak in the Atacama. loading

Geysers Del Tatio is nestled in the high-altitude expanse of the Atacama Desert. At 4,320 meters above sea level (14,170 ft), they are one of the world's highest geyser fields. Magma coursing beneath the Andes warms groundwater, creating a surreal display of steam eruptions against the stark backdrop of the barren landscape.

Tags:
  • Altiplano
  • Atacama
  • Chile
  • Deserts
  • Geyers
  • Landscapes
  • South America
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