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WHERE THE DESERT BLOOMS

Nestled into a fertile oasis high in the Atacama Desert of northern Chile.

Just outside the village of San Pedro de Atacama, Tierra Atacama sits between the Andes and the otherworldly expanse of the desert, with Licancabur Volcano rising in the distance. Here, gardens and ancient adobe walls soften the arid landscape, while local stone, wood, and handwoven textiles carry the colors and character of the region indoors.

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2026 Travel Awards

The 40 Best New Hotels of 2026

Hotel Awards 2026 – Best New Hotels

Readers’ Choice Awards 2026 – No. 9 Best Resort in South America

2026 Travel Awards – International Hotel Category

Fodor’s Finest 2026: The 9 Best Hotels in South America

Two Michelin Keys – Tierra Atacama

Tierra Atacama Recognized in La Liste’s World’s Best Hotels

The 50 Greatest Luxury Hotels on Earth

Wicker lounge chairs and a pool on a wooden deck at sunset, with mountains in the distance.
Row of dark, modern lodges with large panoramic windows at twilight, overlooking a desert landscape.

WHERE YOU’LL STAY

Sleep Beneath the Andes

Architectural exterior of Tierra Atacama with adobe-style walls, set against the desert landscape and distant views of the Andes mountains.

Spacious and quietly secluded, twenty-eight rooms offer a cool retreat between days of exploration. Contemporary interiors open onto private terraces and lush gardens, with expansive windows framing the Andes by day and a sky dense with stars come nightfall.

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FEATURED JOURNEYS

See What Beckons

Each guided journey offers a different perspective on the Atacama, crossing salt flats, volcanic landscapes, and places marked by thousands of years of human history. Our hosts and guides reveal new layers through knowledge passed down, lived experience, and stories rooted here.

  • A couple relaxing outdoors during a honeymoon experience at Tierra Atacama in the Atacama Desert.

    Honeymoon in Atacama

    A four-night honeymoon stay with a couples massage, room upgrade, and added time to unwind.

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  • Outdoor swimming pool and sun loungers at Tierra Atacama surrounded by desert landscape with mountain views in the background.

    Atacama in Focus

    Stay five nights at Tierra Atacama and save 10% on the nightly rate.

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  • Landscape view representing the Spirit of Chile offer featuring Tierra Atacama and Tierra Patagonia properties.

    Spirit of Chile

    Spend 7+ nights across Tierra Atacama and Tierra Patagonia and save 20% on the nightly rate.

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The Atacama sits 7,900 feet above sea level on the Andean Plateau.

Rain rarely falls here, making it the driest non-polar desert on Planet Earth.

Cardones, the region's giant cacti, rise from the desert floor to a towering 30 feet.

This land carries 10,000 years of rich anthropological history.

A person walks past a well-stocked bar inside a lodge, with a fireplace burning in the foreground.

DINING

Meet You at the Table

A scenic view of Tierra Atacama in the Atacama Desert, featuring outdoor seating surrounded by desert landscape and mountain views.

After a day in the desert, dinner brings you back to Tierra. Take a seat outside as the heat fades, with northern Chilean ingredients on the table, a glass of local wine in hand, and Licancabur still visible beyond the gardens.

SEE WHAT’S COOKING
Wooden sauna with tiered benches and warm, ambient lighting. A wooden bucket sits on the upper bench.

WELLNESS

A State of Renewal

Exterior view of Tierra Atacama featuring modern lodge architecture and outdoor seating overlooking the Atacama Desert landscape.

Named for the Aymara word for water, Uma Spa is elemental in both name and nature. Every detail takes inspiration from the landscape, from healing therapies and tranquil pools to private treatment rooms and a yoga studio, creating a refuge for body and spirit.

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FEATURED EXPERIENCES

Discover special encounters that bring new perspective to what’s happening here.

Tierra Atacama offers a collection of signature experiences, marked Included, that are part of every stay. For those looking to discover more, Add-On experiences offer additional opportunities to explore at an extra cost, while Rare & Remarkable experiences take adventure a step further.

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Steam rises from the Tatio Geysers in the Atacama Desert at sunrise, with mountains in the background.
Included

Tatio Geysers

Tierra Atacama

Watch El Tatio awaken at sunrise as steam towers above more than 80 active geysers on the high Andean plateau.

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Hikers ascending a trail on a volcanic mountain peak in the Atacama Desert.
Add-On Rare & Remarkable

Volcano Ascent

Tierra Atacama

Climb Cerro Toco to 5,600 metres for sweeping summit views over Laguna Blanca and the vast Salar de Atacama.

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Colorful rock formations and hills in the Rainbow Valley near Tierra Atacama.
Included

Rainbow Valley

Tierra Atacama

Discover Rainbow Valley’s copper, jade, silver and violet hills, then encounter ancient petroglyphs at nearby Hierbas Buenas.

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A horseback rider navigates through the dramatic rock formations and narrow canyon walls of Devil’s Canyon in the Atacama Desert.
Included

Quebrada del Diablo Ride

Tierra Atacama

Bike through Devil’s Canyon, following wind-carved gorges before the desert opens onto an unexpected ribbon of green.

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Hot air balloon flying over the Atacama Desert landscape at sunrise near Tierra Atacama.
Add-On

Sunrise Balloon Flight

Tierra Atacama

Float above the Atacama at dawn as sunrise behind Licancabur Volcano washes the vast desert in golden light.

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Vast, salt-crusted plain of the Salar de Atacama with mountains under a clear sky in the Atacama Desert.
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The Salar de Atacama

Tierra Atacama

Meet Toconao’s artisans before continuing to Chaxa Lagoon, where flamingos move across the immense Salar de Atacama.

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The People Who Shape Your Stay

María José Galleguillos General Manager | Tierra Atacama

María José leads with the belief that the desert should always be the main character, creating warm, thoughtful hospitality that lets guests forget the logistics and simply experience Atacama.

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María José Galleguillos, General Manager at Tierra Atacama
Cristiam Suárez, Assistant General Manager at Tierra Atacama
Felipe Valdes, Executive Chef at Tierra Atacama
Tamara Abril McPherson, Spa Manager at Tierra Atacama
An instructor leads a yoga session on an outdoor shaded platform at Tierra Atacama, overlooking the desert landscape.
Carol Morales Toledo, Guest Relations Manager at Tierra Atacama

An Itinerary to Inspire

  • Outdoor swimming pool and loungers at Tierra Atacama overlooking the desert landscape.

    Into the Atacama

    Tierra Atacama
    Duration 6 nights
  • Hikers exploring the moonlike desert landscape under a star-filled night sky at Tierra Atacama in the Atacama Desert.

    Walk on the Moon

    On your first full day, head into Moon Valley while the desert is still quiet. Walk among wind-carved ridges, salt formations, and sweeping dunes as the first light moves across the Cordillera de la Sal.

    ENTER THE VALLEY
    ENTER THE VALLEY
  • Flamingos wading in a lagoon in the Atacama Desert salt flats near Tierra Atacama.

    Float in the Desert

    On your second afternoon, trade dusty trails for Cejar Lagoon. Slip into its intensely saline water and float beneath an open sky as the afternoon light shifts across the Atacama Salt Flat.

    TAKE A DIP
    TAKE A DIP

  • Spend a Day in the Altiplano

    Now that you’ve had time to acclimatize, climb higher into the Andes. Travel between turquoise lagoons, red-rock plains, volcanoes, and high-altitude wetlands before stopping for lunch in the village of Socaire.

    HEAD FOR THE HIGHLANDS
    HEAD FOR THE HIGHLANDS
  • By the numbers
    Elevation of San Pedro de Atacama above sea level in meters 2,450
    Geysers and geothermal features at El Tatio 80+
    Elevation of Cerro Toco’s summit in meters 5,600
    Clear nights in the Atacama each year 300+
  • Give the Afternoon Back

    Give the Afternoon Back

    After a full day at altitude, stay close to Tierra. Swim with Licancabur Volcano on the horizon, move between the indoor pool and steam room, or settle into Uma Spa for a treatment before dinner.

    SLOW THINGS DOWN
    SLOW THINGS DOWN
  • Steam rises from geysers in the desert landscape at sunrise near Tierra Atacama.

    Watch the Desert Wake

    Leave before dawn for El Tatio, arriving as steam rises from the geothermal field into the cold morning air. Watch the sun reach the Andes, then look for vicuñas, foxes, and vizcachas on the journey back.

    RISE EARLY
    RISE EARLY
  • Scenic landscape view of the Atacama Desert terrain near Tierra Atacama.

    Look Up

    Save one of your final nights for the sky. Step outside with an astronomer to trace planets, constellations, and the Milky Way through a professional telescope, while learning how Atacameñan culture has understood the heavens.

    SEE THE NIGHT SKY
    SEE THE NIGHT SKY
  • Guests relaxing near a fire pit under the night sky at Tierra Atacama in the Atacama Desert.

    Finish on a High

    By your final full day, you’re ready to go higher. Begin the Cerro Toco ascent at 5,000 meters and climb through the volcanic landscape to the 5,600-meter summit, where the Andes and Altiplano stretch out below.

    MAKE THE CLIMB
    MAKE THE CLIMB
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Overheard

“Everything was a highlight! Perfect service. Fantastic food. Superb excursions and our guide was awesome – the best we've ever experienced.”

Matthew Guest of Tierra Atacama, 2026

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