File 028 · Atacama, Chile

Cerro Paranal

One of the driest places on Earth and home of the Very Large Telescope. The even larger ELT is being built nearby.

Why go

One of the driest places on Earth and home of the Very Large Telescope. The even larger ELT is being built nearby.

The shoot: Quantum of Solace (2008)

The residencia is the desert hotel.

Stand here

Join the observatory tour: the residencia entrance first, then the telescope platform above.

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Visit

Best: Weekend tours, booked well ahead. Access: Free tours on weekends. Getting there: 2 hours' drive from Antofagasta.