LikanAntay
LikanAntay is a geographical area located in the Atacama Region of northern Chile. It is situated approximately 15 kilometers north of the city of Antofagasta and is part of the Antofagasta Province. The name "LikanAntay" is derived from the indigenous Kunza language, spoken by the Atacameño people who historically inhabited this region. It translates roughly to "land of the sky" or "place of the celestial beings," reflecting the clear, star-filled skies characteristic of the Atacama Desert.
The landscape of LikanAntay is typical of the coastal Atacama Desert, featuring arid terrain, sparse vegetation,
In modern times, LikanAntay is primarily associated with its proximity to Antofagasta and its role in regional