Felipe Valdés

Felipe Valdés joined Tierra Atacama as Executive Chef six months ago, bringing with him a desire to tell the story of northern Chile through food. Together with his team, he draws on local flavors and Chile’s broader culinary heritage to create dishes that connect what’s on the plate with the place just beyond it. For Felipe, that connection extends beyond the kitchen. He particularly enjoys when guests seek him out after a meal to share their thoughts, turning those conversations into opportunities to explain more about the ingredients, traditions, and culture behind what they’ve tasted. “I put special dedication and passion into every dish that comes out of our kitchen,” he says, “striving to ensure each preparation tells a story and reflects the identity of our region.”

Away from the kitchen, Felipe is a basketball enthusiast, sneaker collector, and, most importantly, a devoted father. His family, particularly his parents and children, remains the driving force behind the goals he sets for himself and the work he does. That sense of connection carries into his approach at Tierra Atacama, where a meal can become another way for guests to understand the destination. For Felipe, sharing the flavors of the region also means sharing something of its identity, giving guests a taste of northern Chile that goes beyond the ingredients on the plate.