Désert de l'Acatama - ALMA
Antofagasta, Chile — 0.6 km
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Pajonales
🇨🇱 Antofagasta · Chile — Altitude 5044 m
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This live stream looks out over Pajonales, a high, dry stretch of the Atacama region in northern Chile at about 5,000 metres above sea level. It is a useful window onto one of the most arid and clear-skied landscapes on Earth, where conditions change quickly with the light and the wind.
About the place
Pajonales lies in the Antofagasta region, inland from the Pacific coast, on the high Atacama plateau. The area is known for its extreme dryness, wide open horizons and thin air. It is close to major astronomy facilities, which is why the surrounding highlands are studied so intensively. The landscape is mostly bare rock, gravel and sparse high-altitude vegetation, with long views across the basins below.
What to watch on the camera
Because the view is mountainous and open, the most interesting moments are usually early morning and late afternoon, when low sun brings out the relief of the terrain and the shadows lengthen across the plateau. Changes in cloud, dust moving across the desert and sudden shifts in visibility are typical here. Depending on the conditions at the time, you may see clear, sharp skies or fast-moving weather fronts.
Practical notes
The Atacama highlands are very dry, with large day-night temperature swings and strong sun at altitude, so conditions can feel colder than they look after dark. Visitors need to acclimatise carefully to the altitude. The nearby Desert de l'Acatama camera is only about a kilometre away and shows a similar setting, while the Antofagasta Cupula beach camera gives a contrasting view of the coast, roughly 282 kilometres away.
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About this camera
What is the weather like in Pajonales now?
Current conditions and a three-day forecast for Pajonales are shown in the live weather block on this page. Because the site is at high altitude, temperatures and wind can change quickly.
What time is it in Pajonales?
The local time for Pajonales is displayed live on this page, so you can see the current time there before deciding when to watch the stream.
Where exactly is the Pajonales camera?
The camera is in the Antofagasta region of northern Chile, on the high Atacama plateau at about 5,000 metres above sea level. The map on this page shows its exact position.
When is the best time to watch the Pajonales live view?
Early morning and late afternoon usually offer the clearest light and the most visible changes in the landscape. Clear days tend to give the sharpest views of the surrounding terrain.
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