- Address: Chile, Atacama administrative region.
Traveling in Chile , you can meet amazing places that are unique to this country. One of the popular attractions is the oasis of Matia, located in the northern part of the state, in the Atacama Desert . It is well known outside Chile for its amazing landscape, but most of all the admiration of tourists is caused by an oasis - a small islet with green trees, surrounded by an area where there are no precipitations for many years.
Why visit the oasis of Matia?
In the cities nearby - Copiapo , Caldera , San Pedro de Atacama , many excursions are offered, including visits to the Matia oasis. As the area is explored, tourists are genuinely surprised at the sharp extent of the landscape. Lakes are adjacent to the mountains, a desert with salt marshes and oases with rich flora and fauna.
The area of Atacama is often visited by tourists due to the presence of interesting and beautiful places. In some of them you can pick up new knowledge about the ancient Indians, and somewhere just enjoy a beautiful view and relax. Desert, and with it the oasis of Matia, keeps the memory of the ancient civilizations of Chinchorro and Aymara. Traces of their presence can be seen everywhere. Travelers are attracted by the stunning scenery of the place. In addition to the usual souvenirs, a nemerous quantity of beautiful photos is usually brought from the trip.
The main attraction of the oasis of Matia is an ancient church of the XVIII century, which has been preserved in good condition. It is a vivid example of colonial architecture.
But the country of Chile is famous not only for its natural and architectural sights. People come here to try real wine. On the territory of the oasis there is one distillery, which is especially interesting for tourists. Here they buy wine as a gift for relatives and friends.
How to get to the oasis of Matia?
Closest to the oasis are the cities of Copiapo and Caldera, as well as San Pedro de Atacama, which is part of the Atacama area. You can get to Copiapo , either by airplane or on a rented car. Also from here you can get to the oasis of Matia along with a sightseeing tour.