All the Atacama Desert travel essentials you need to stay safe and comfortable on the driest place on Earth!
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Clothing
Clothing essentials that are cute and functional for the arid Atacama weather! The daytime temperatures in the Atacama go from very hot to very cold depending on Altitude, so it is important to pack accordingly!
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My #1 clothing must have when traveling to warm and sunny destinations! Stylish, timeless, and incredibly functional
Linen Shirt
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UV Jackets have saved my skin from sunburns so many times! These are breathable, lightweight, and very cute
Cooling UPF 50+ Sun Protection Lightweight Jacket
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Neutral-colored linen shorts are perfect for hot hikes! I wear them both when going out and above my bikinis
Flowy Linen Shorts
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The Atacama sun is unforgiving! I forgot to wear my UV hat for one day and ended up with sunburns in my hair line, so wake sure to pack (and wear) a breathable hat with good UV protection
UV Protection Cap
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Sunglasses are a must in the strong Atacama sun!
Sunglasses
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Cashmere sweaters are perfect for the Atacama because they're light, warm, and breathable! I wore them in high altitude hikes and was very comfortable
Cashmere Sweater
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It gets COLD in the Atacama! Some tours go to really high altitude areas where it is very cold even during the day. Carrying these cute warm fleece pants in your backpack is a good idea!
Warm Fleece Pants
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These warm puff jackets are perfect for the Atacama! They don't take much space in my backpack, and serve me well when temperatures heavily drop.
Warm puff jacket
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It gets cold at night in the Atacama! Pack a comfortable pair of long sleeve PJs to sleep comfortably
Cotton Long-Sleeve Pajama Set
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Swimming in the Atacama is super fun, so make sure to pack cute swimwear
Bikini
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A comfortable workout set is very handy for hikes, just make sure to cover your shoulder to prevent sunburns
Workout set
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It is very helpful to have comfortable sneakers for hikes! The sun plus the rocky and salty landscapes of the Atacama are not very forgiving on open toe shoes, so sneakers really save the day.
Comfortable sneakers
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T-shirts are helpful for preventing shoulder sunburns!
T-Shirts
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Temperatures fluctuate a lot in the Atacama, so it is tricky to pick the perfect socks. I went with cotton-blend because they're brathable and serve me well not matter if it is hot or cold
Breathable Socks
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Whether granny-style or Brazilian, make sure to pack enough underwear! I like to budget 2 per day
Underwear
Travel Gadgets
Little random things that make all the difference when traveling Brazil
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The heat and dryness of the Atacama will make you a lot more thirsty for a cool sip of water. Bringing an extra large insulated bottle is a must!
Extra Large Insulated Water Bottle
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These tiny binoculars are very handy when looking at Atacama wildlife!
Compact Binoculars
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Quick dry towels are my #1 travel essential! They fold to the size of a case of sunglasses and dry super quick. They're very convenient to pack if you're planning to go on a few swims in the Atacama
Quick dry towel
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Long flights to Chile are more bearable if I can connect my airpods to the plane's entertainment screen!
Bluetooth Wireless Audio Transmitter for AirPods
Health & Beauty
Stay healthy and pretty during your travels to the Atacama with these basic essentials!
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The sun shines bright in the Atacama, and wearing a good sunscreen is a must! Though sunscreen is readily available in Chile, I always pack my own because they're usually cheaper in the US
Sunscreen Lotion SPF 70
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This tiny kit filled with Ibuprofen, bandages, and antibiotic ointment comes in handy during adventure travels!
Fist aid kit
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I could feel the dryness of the Atacama on my skin, and I found myself needing to moisturize twice a day!
Moisturizing Cream
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The dryness of the Atacama calls for the strongest lip hydration you can possibly find. It I've tested all the main lip balms in the market, and nothing comes close to this one
BRING GREEN X NETFLIX SQUID GAME Bamboo Lip Essence
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Not even my hair could escape from the dryness of the desert… this is my go-to hair oil (and the best-seller in Korea for over a decade!)
