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Astronomic Tourism in Chile |
The development of new types of tourism is a situation that has become very interesting in recent years in Chile. This has caused, and perhaps largely attracted by the variety, the arrival of thousands of foreign tourists coming from distant areas such as Europe, USA and even Australia.  In the Fourth Region of Chile is starting to develop the Astronomical Tourism, a type of tourism which can be labeled under the category of special interest because their particular style of tourism attracts all persons without regardless of age, sex or religion. It is also a tourist you can practice all year, given the circumstances, geographical location, the quality of their skies and an internationally recognized extraordinary climate that allows much of the year (at least 300 night). "ELQUI IS NOT ANY OF THE TYPICAL CHILEAN VALLEYS, SAID THAT THEIR FERTILE LAND, MICROCLIMATE PLEASANT, CLEAN SKY AND STAR, FAVORING SPECIAL POWER AND PEACE" |
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 The Elqui Valley is home to a mountain basin, located in the Region of Coquimbo, about 90 km from La Serena and 470 km north of Santiago, whose river (Elqui river) flows into the sea after traveling 140 km from the Andes mountains. Major tributaries of the Elqui River are the Claro and Turbio rivers.
This valley is located one of the many dams that owns the region, the reservoir Puclaro, which is 432 meters in an area known as Angostura Puclaro. Has a capacity of 200 million cubic meters of water and 760 hectare.
The valley receives its water resources and long periods of sunshine throughout the year, both excellent for the production of fruits, vegetables, and especially the cultivation of grapes for export and for local pisco production.Its skies are one of the clearest in the southern hemisphere, which is why international organizations have established astronomical observatories in the summits of Tololo and Pachón Hills.
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 It is a small town situated in an oasis located in the high plateau of the second region. Formerly home to the Atacameños, its population is just over 2.500 inhabitants and it is possible to observe in this area some of the highest peaks of the Andes Mountain Range.
Today, its importance lies in the number of tourists from different parts of the world, attracted by its archeological history, which lead San Pedro de Atacama to be considered the archeological capital of Chile. The extension of its landscapes and its blue skies are spectacularly clear almost all year.
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