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San Pedro de Atacama: Etno-Astronomical Tour

1. San Pedro de Atacama: Etno-Astronomical Tour

Enjoy two different views of the night sky during your tour. The first will be the Western vision, which studies the universe, the brightness of the stars, and their planets. You can observe, with a telescope, objects in the solar system, deep space, and constellations. Learn about the cosmos and its formation.  Then, go on an ethnic astronomical journey to understand how the ancient inhabitants of the Andes interpreted the universe, the milky way, and the night sky. Many centuries before the arrival of the Spaniards, in the indigenous settlements of America, many wise observers of the universe interpreted the objects of the night sky. In all the black spaces, they observed figures that gave them information about their daily life including animals, water, rivers, schedules, and life after death. 

San Pedro de Atacama: Traditional Ethnoastronomy Experience

2. San Pedro de Atacama: Traditional Ethnoastronomy Experience

Experience the night sky from a mindblowing perspective, by witnessing an interpretation done by local Andean readers. Head out of town for an insightful ethnoastronomy experience on the outskirts of San Pedro de Atacama. Gaze up at the stars through 3 professional telescopes. Enjoy a transfer from your hotel and drive directly to the Ayllu de Solor, where your adventure awaits. Learn how native people have interpreted the sky for centuries, visualizing figures in each empty black space to represent animals, water, rivers, calendars, and other earthly objects. Discover every figure with the help of three telescopes: a 16 Meade and two 18 and 20 Skywatchers. Find out what each of them means with a reading by a local expert. Hear about the importance of the journey after death and acquire an appreciation for the native religion and culture. At the end of your experience, ride safely back to your hotel.

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What people are saying about San Pedro de Atacama

Our guide was very competent and spoke excellent english and spanish. He was a solid driver and his understanding of the night sky was perfect. We heard that other tours in the area had been called off so were very happy to learn that ours went ahead on a crystal clear night

Very nice program with Felipe. A lot of know how about old culture and their way to see the stars. He was of course also up to date on all the new stuff in Astrophysics. I can really recommend that experiance

Really interesting and unique tour for this amazing place on Earth. The guide was really trying to explain the science behind stars over a cup of coffee or tea. I would recommend!

Felipe explained everything very precisely. He was able to expertly explain all of our questions. We recommend. The starry sky was wonderful!!!

Very good telescope & knowledge of the sky Apia’s excellent. Overall a fun, learning experience.