Christiam Suárez

Christiam Suárez began his career at Tierra Atacama at the front desk, where welcoming travelers from around the world gave him an early window into both the inner workings of the lodge and the people who pass through it. More than four years later, he serves as Assistant General Manager, bringing that understanding of the guest experience to his role each day. For Christiam, hospitality is rooted in connection. He values the relationships he has built with his colleagues just as much as the conversations he shares with guests, whose stories have introduced him to cultures, traditions, cuisines, and ways of life from around the globe. Outside the lodge, his interests are just as varied: He is a singer and gymnastics instructor, pursuits he credits with strengthening his discipline, teamwork, and perseverance.

But it is Atacama itself that Christiam is most eager to share. He takes particular pride in helping guests look beyond their expectations of the desert to discover a place rich in culture, dramatic landscapes, and local life. For many travelers, that means arriving with one idea of what a desert will be and leaving with another entirely. Christiam hopes guests return home not only with memories of what they saw, but with a deeper understanding of the people and traditions that give this extraordinary landscape its character.