Welcome to
We are Ignacio and Valentina, as lovers of astronomy, we have formed this beautiful project called Stargazing Chile, an agency dedicated to astronomical tourism, with 9 years of experience in the area.
Our Services
3 Tour Schedules
Snack & Bar
We have a wide variety of hot and cold drinks, as well as sweet and salty snacks.
Fabulous Staff
Our Staff is formed by 2 drivers, 2 specialized guides, 1 assistant and a host.
Transportation Go & Back
Departure from downtown and return with approach to your Hotel.
Included Picture
We include a personal photograph and a Group photograph. *The starry background varies according to the time of year.
Private Observatory at 11 km away from the town
Our observatory has an outdoor amphitheater and a telescope area.
Tour available in English or Spanish
Our Guides are bilingual in Spanish and English.
6 Telescopes
We have 6 Telescopes ranging from 8 inches to 20 inches in diameter.
What should we bring?
Warm Clothes
The weather in San Pedro de Atacama is very changeable and often presents us with temperatures below 0° Celsius, so we recommend that you come prepared.
Your Curiosity and Much Desire to Enjoy
If you already have your warm clothes you don’t need anything else, we provide the rest.
Gallery
We want to share some images captured from our observatory.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Following we have a small selection of the most asked questions by our visitors.
How long is the Tour?
Each session lasts 1:30 hrs. Plus transfer times. In total, 2:30 hrs should be considered.
Where do we meet to departure?
We meet in the center of San Pedro de Atacama at a previously agreed point, here our transport will be waiting for us to bring you to our observatory, located 11 kilometers from the town.
How do we get back to town?
Once our tour is over, the same vehicle in which you arrived will be waiting to bring you to your respective hotels.
Does the tour includes a picture with the Starry Background?
Yes, each of our sessions includes a personal photograph and also a group photograph for each reservation.
The starry background changes according to the time of year.
How is the observatory deployed?
Our observatory is located 11 kilometers from the town center in the Cucuter’s area and is made up of two independent outdoor areas, an amphitheater where astronomy talks are held and the observatory where we observe through our telescopes.
How do i get my Pictures?
Visiting our social networks on Facebook or Instagram, then send us a message telling us when was your visit and the time when you do the tour and we will send you a Link to download your pictures through Google Photos
