Eso Paranal Observatory

European Southern Observatory Paranal

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(76) · Observatory in Antofagasta, Chile
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Mar 1, 2025
Unfortunately, the tour is tightly timed and far too short for this fascinating giant of technology that you can experience there. Our guide Arturo was great and answered as many questions as possibl…Full review by lea_stonehouses
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Questions & answers

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I will be going there on a tour at the beginning of July, can anyone tell me what sort of daytime temperatures we can …
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I will be going there on a tour at the beginning of July, can anyone tell me what sort of daytime temperatures we can expect?
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Take a fleece. It will be windy!
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How long does the Saturday tour last? I've read 2 & 3 hours.
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About 3 hours. Short video, drive to upper level, outdoor tour, indoor tour then q&a.
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Answer by Helen F · Dec 21, 2018
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Hi, we will go to Observatory Paranal on Dec 1 2018, pm section. Anyone like to join to share the cost of rent a car …
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Hi, we will go to Observatory Paranal on Dec 1 2018, pm section. Anyone like to join to share the cost of rent a car from Antofagasta or Calamari? Thanks. Sophia
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Just DMed you about this
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Answer by Jwoofs · Nov 29, 2018
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Hi, can you tell me how much I can expect to pay to get thereESOP. By taxi ? Or are there Tour Companies ? I …
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Hi, can you tell me how much I can expect to pay to get thereESOP. By taxi ? Or are there Tour Companies ? I have booked my entrance .
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Taxi from Antofagasta would be very pricey. I don't know of tours there. I would recommend renting a car and a full tank of gas. Once you leave Antofagasta, there isn't much along …
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Taxi from Antofagasta would be very pricey. I don't know of tours there. I would recommend renting a car and a full tank of gas. Once you leave Antofagasta, there isn't much along the mostly desolate drive to the observatory. It is worth the drive!! Enjoy!
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