Central Celestial Scenes

Central Celestial Scenes

Our second installment of South America covers the alien and celestial landscapes of Bolivia and Northern Chile

La Paz

Spirit of the Andes sculpture in Valle De La Luna

Salar De Uyuni

We tried to be friends...

San Pedro De Atacama

The Pukara de Quitor

Arica

San Marco Church, designed by Gustave Eiffel




Location: South America

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