21 Natural Rock Formations That Look Like They Belong on Another Planet

12. Valle de la Luna, Chile

Tucked inside Chile’s Atacama Desert, Valle de la Luna (Valley of the Moon) earns its name with good reason. This lunar-like landscape—etched with jagged salt ridges, sand dunes, and wind-sculpted stone—glows pink and orange at dusk, mimicking a Martian sunset. Devoid of vegetation and water, the valley is eerily silent, creating an atmosphere that feels utterly extraterrestrial. Centuries of erosion from wind and occasional flash floods have shaped the region into twisted formations and natural amphitheaters. It’s a surreal, humbling place—proof that Earth's imagination can rival that of any science fiction director.