Dear Visitor
You are about to enter a territory which formation process began approx. 33 million of years ago with the creation of a group of rocks that through time has witnessed the great resilience of our Patta Hoiri (Mother Earth), who is able to experiment period of stillness which allow the formation of mineral and sedimentary rocks on distal areas of large water descending places followed by great energy release periods which have given birth to faults and folds which together enabled the rising of this large piece of rock, nowadays called Salt Mountain Range.
¡Alabalti Alabalti – Welcome to The Moon Valley!
Our agreements during your visit
Be respectful of the natural and cultural heritage of this territory.
Follow the instructions of the local guide.
Walk only along delimited and signaled paths/walkways only.
Do not pick up natural materials; rocks, minerals and /or similar elements.
The speed limit for cars, is 20km/hr.
Pets are not allowed to enter the area.
Smoking and drinking alcohol are prohibited.
Drone flights are prohibited.
You are about to enter a territory which formation process began approx. 33 million of years ago with the creation of a group of rocks that through time has witnessed the great resilience of our Patta Hoiri (Mother Earth), who is able to experiment period of stillness which allow the formation of mineral and sedimentary rocks on distal areas of large water descending places followed by great energy release periods which have given birth to faults and folds which together enabled the rising of this large piece of rock, nowadays called Salt Mountain Range.
Location
13 km west of San Pedro de Atacama and 110 km SE of Calama, belonging to the Antofagasta region.
Opening hours
Valle de la luna open all year round.
From September to March
Moon Valley site entrance hours
Bicycles from 09:00 to 11:00 hrs.
Motorized persons from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (people on foot cannot enter).
Ckari sector entrance hours
10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
From April to August
Moon Valley site entrance hours
Bicycles from 08:00 to 11:00 hrs.
motorized persons from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (people on foot cannot enter).
Ckari sector entrance hours
10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.