Photo: Emilio Erazo-Fischer (Flickr profile), CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
The largest geoglyph in the region. A remarkable planning effort considering that it is hundreds of years old. You get the best overall picture when looking on Google Earth though; therefore you could stop there if you are driving along these roads any way but it's doubtful whether it really pays to come here from a long distance.
The Atacama Giant is an anthropomorphic geoglyph on the Cerro Unita area of the Atacama Desert, Chile. At about 119 meters, is the largest prehispanic anthropomorphic geoglyph. It has been suggested that it represents a shaman, spiritual figure or deity.
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Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works
This UNESCO site is an old residential and production site from the days of the saltpetre era. Few residential houses are furnished, but most of the site is still in remarkable condition due to the dry atmosphere. Allow 1-2 hr to stroll around the huge area.