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March 24th, 2026

Into the Atacama Desert: Exploring Chile’s High Altitude Wonders

  1. Into the Atacama Desert: Exploring Chile’s High Altitude Wonders Big Blend Radio Network 29:51

Journey to the driest place on Earth as Travel writer Debbie Stone takes us to the Atacama Desert in Chile. From the hissing Tatio Geysers at 14,000 feet to the surreal “white gold” salt flats and the ancient paths of the Inca Trail, discover why this destination is a must for any “Bucket List” traveler. 

Debbie shares her insider tips on acclimating to the altitude, finding the best local guides, and where to spot the three distinct species of Andean flamingos. Whether you’re interested in world-class stargazing or traditional Chilean quincho barbecues, this episode is your ultimate guide to an epic South American adventure.

Read Debbie’s Article: https://vacationstationtravel.substack.com/p/atacama-desert 

Plan Your Adventure: https://nayaraaltoatacama.com 

Follow Big Blend’s “Global Adventures with Debbie Stone” Podcast & Magazine 
🎧 Podcast: https://global-adventures-debbie-stone.podbean.com/ 
📖 Magazine: https://online.fliphtml5.com/yhwzg/qiqy/#p=1 

Lisa Smith Big Blend Radio

We are Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Magazines, hosts of Big Blend Radio, full-time travelers on the Love Your Parks Tour where we document parks and public lands across the country. Being digital nomads we also pet sit on our travels, and we love it!