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Is the Atacama the largest desert in South America? No. The largest desert in South America is the Patagonian Desert, covering approximately 673,000 square kilometers. The Atacama Desert, however, is the driest non-polar desert on Earth. Key facts about the Atacama Desert Location: Northern Chile, stretching about 1,000 km along the Pacific coast Boundaries: Andes Mountains to the east, Pacific Ocean to the west Main gateway: San Pedro de Atacama Unique fact: Considered