Milky Way and Altiplano Church

The magnificent Milky Way and bright planet Jupiter shine above Isluga village located in the Volcan Isluga National park on the Chilean Altiplano, at altitude of 4200m above sea level. Its name comes from the nearby Isluga volcano (5550 m). As noted by the photographer “It is mostly a ceremonial village now, being deserted during most of the year. Isluga is well known for its nice little white church built in the 17th century, a typical architecture of Altiplano churches. The church has adobe walls and a tile roof, and the bell tower is separated from the church itself.”