Uma Spa

DESERT ELEMENTS

In the stillness of the Atacama, Uma Spa draws on Andean traditions and the desert itself, weaving local botanicals, volcanic stone, thermal mud, and water into its treatments.

Open daily from 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Uma Spa is reserved exclusively for in-house guests. Advance bookings are recommended and subject to availability.

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“Uma” is the Aymara word for water, reflecting the spa’s focus on water as a source of renewal.

Rica-rica, an aromatic herb native to the Atacama, is used as a full-body exfoliant in one of the spa’s signature treatments.

Desert thermal mud is used as a warm body wrap, bringing the mineral-rich earth of the Atacama directly into the spa experience.

Warm volcanic stones bring another piece of the Atacama landscape indoors, their heat used to ease stiffness and muscle tension.

Pampas grass lines a tranquil pool, with sparse desert foliage and distant mountains under a clear blue sky.

DESERT DESIGN

Shaped by the Landscape

Couple relaxing in a stone-walled pool with water jets, under a bamboo ceiling.

Stone, timber, and earthen tones bring the palette of the Atacama indoors, while pools and open-air spaces blur the boundary with the desert beyond.

FROM THE EARTH

Desert Remedies

A rustic bowl of assorted nuts and seeds, with a small straw or stick resting on top.

Rica-rica and chañar have long grown in the Atacama’s extreme conditions, carrying the scents and textures of the desert into the treatment room.

HOT AND COLD

From Heat to Ice

A peaceful wellness area at Tierra Atacama with views of the surrounding desert landscape.

Move from the enveloping warmth of the sauna and steam room to a burst of cryotherapy, playing with temperature at both extremes.

UNDER OPEN SKIES

Movement in the Desert

Woman meditating cross-legged in a room with a stone fireplace.

Take your practice outside, where yoga unfolds beneath the vast Atacama sky with nothing between you and the desert horizon.

Treatment Rooms

Settle into three private spaces, including a couples’ suite, where scent, and sound create a quieter world within the spa.
Indoor Pool

Let warm water and hydro-massage jets work over tired muscles, especially welcome after a day spent exploring the desert.
Outdoor Pool

Take to the water beneath the open desert sky, whether for a morning swim or a cooling dip after an afternoon in the Atacama.
Sauna and Steam Room

Choose between the dry heat of the sauna and a cloud of warm steam, or move between the two before your next treatment.
Yoga Studio

Start the day with a guided practice or slow things down with a private session tailored to your own pace and goals.
Gym

Keep your routine going with spin bikes, free weights, cardio equipment, and strength stations in a cool air-conditioned space.

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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The People Who Shape Your Stay

Christiam Suárez Assistant General Manager | Tierra Atacama

Cristiam loves changing the way guests see the desert, helping them look beyond Atacama’s dramatic landscapes to discover the culture, traditions, and people that give this place its character.

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The People Who Shape Your Stay

Felipe Valdés Executive Chef | Tierra Atacama

Felipe uses food to tell the story of northern Chile, bringing local flavors and culinary traditions to the table while giving guests a deeper taste of the culture behind each dish.

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The People Who Shape Your Stay

Tamara Abril McPherson Spa Manager | Tierra Atacama

Tamara sees a treatment as more than a massage, drawing on her understanding of movement and the body to help guests slow down, reset, and leave the spa feeling meaningfully different.

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The People Who Shape Your Stay

Nicolás Álvarez Landscape Manager and Yoga Teacher | Tierra Atacama

Nicolas brings restoration to both landscape and guest, nurturing Tierra Atacama’s desert oasis while using yoga to create moments of calm, connection, and renewal within it.

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The People Who Shape Your Stay

Carol Morales Toledo Guest Relations Manager | Tierra Atacama

Carol knows Atacama reveals itself slowly, helping guests look beyond the vast desert landscape to discover the myths, traditions, nature, and local culture that give it a deeper sense of place.

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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

Into the Atacama
Tierra Atacama

Duration 6 nights
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
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

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
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
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
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