Observation of the night skies

Our skies are the clearest of all planet, so this is an unique opportunity to watch the skies of the Southern Hemisphere. You can recognize constellations (like the famous "Southern Cross" and other celestial phenomenons with a telescope or with the naked eye.

This observation is a personal experience - out in the countryside, surrounded by the Cordillera of the Andes and warmed by a bonfire.

Incl.: Specialized guide, transport, observation with telescope, Pisco Sour

Mamalluca Observatory

An unmissable opportunity to visit one of the regionīs observatories, situated under one of the worlds clearest night skies.

We set off from our office in Pisco Elqui and bring you to the observatory "Mamalluca" (Mamalluca means "mothers shelter" in Quechua) near Vicuņa. Mamalluca is a famous tourist observatory offering guided tours during the night.

Incl.: Guide, transport, cookies and softdrinks

Duration: 4 hrs 30 aprox.

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Observation Astronomy guide bonfire Rosette Nebula The Mamalluca Milky Way Omega Centauri View from Mamalluca Nebula Orion