Set within an Altiplanic region ruled by moon-like valleys, spectacular night skies and high-altitude lagoons, Tierra Atacama offers a home-from-home experience that balances relaxation with adventure travel.

Its 32 exquisitely designed rooms each boast al fresco showers, a private terrace, subtle local handicrafts and spellbinding views of either Licancabur Volcano or the Cordillera de Sal. The architectural design of the hotel is largely traditional and blends well with the encompassing desert, while the interior communal areas are contemporary and cosy in feel.

Why we like Tierra Atacama Resort & Spa

Playing on the pre-existing feeling of solitude, the property boasts a number of secluded areas where guests can relax and marvel at the breathtaking desert landscape, whether perching beside a fire pit, meditating cross-legged on the raised yoga platform, exploring the organic gardens or stargazing as night falls and the desert sky comes alive.

Sustainability

Operating at the forefront of the renewable energy movement in South America, Tierra Atacama Resort & Spa is the first solar-powered property in all of South America. Committed to reusing its 100% well-extracted water to irrigate their gardens, which in turn attract bees and local birds,

Activities

Whether you wish to spend your days climbing volcanoes or admiring the breath-taking desert from one of the crescent-shaped sun loungers, there are plenty of options to occupy guests on their most active and most indulgent days.

Explore canyons, thermal springs, waterfalls, volcanoes, geysers, salt flats and sand dunes on foot, horseback or by bicycle, or head out to climb one of the nearby volcanoes. It is also possible to visit an ancient rock art site, embark on a night trek by moonlight or head out on a 4×4 discovery.

The nearby charming oasis town of San Pedro de Atacama, with its museum, church and local craft shops, is a wonderful spot for browsing for souvenirs in downtime when not reclining with a cup of rica rica herbal tea or gaining insight into local heritage through cactus needle weaving and cultivation technique workshops.

Facilities

The innovative restaurant serves north Chilean cuisine, while a rejuvenating indoor-outdoor spa boasts an al fresco hot tub, open-air yoga platform, indoor heated waterfall pool, locally sourced clay and honey treatments and an outdoor garden infinity pool.

Endorsements

The property is a member of National Geographic’s Unique Lodges of the World, a collection of world-class accommodations offering rich and meaningful experiences and showing a commitment to sustainability.

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