Northern Chile
So marked is the contrast between Northern Chile and the South that sometimes you wonder whether you can really be in the same country! The region is home to unforgettable landscapes including the Altiplano and the breathtaking Atacama Desert, the driest desert in the world. The oasis village of San Pedro is the perfect base from which to explore this amazing part of Chile. The village is the centre of the Atacama Indian culture, where mummies and artefacts have been recovered and are in the Father Le Paige Museum. Over 4,000 skulls, innumerable mummies, weapons, stones and pottery are on display. From San Pedro excursions can be organised to the village of Toconao, with sculptures of white volcanic stone, followed by a trip to the huge Atacama Salt Lake, an inland salt sea dating back millions of years. A dawn excursion can also be made to the impressive El Tatio geysers, which gradually come to life with the rising of the sun.Suggested itineraries
Crossing the Altiplano - Chile & Bolivia
An unforgettable experience crossing the Chilean and Bolivian altiplano, with its multi coloured lagoons, volcanoes, desert, steaming geysers, salt flats and towering mountains.
An unforgettable experience crossing the Chilean and Bolivian altiplano, with its multi coloured lagoons, volcanoes, desert, steaming geysers, salt flats and towering mountains.
Essence of Chile
Journey to the most remote regions of South America in style visiting the immense Atacama desert, Easter Island and the dramatic peaks of the Torres del Paine.
Journey to the most remote regions of South America in style visiting the immense Atacama desert, Easter Island and the dramatic peaks of the Torres del Paine.
Properties
Altiplanico Hotel (Boutique Hotel)
Set in spacious grounds, the Altiplanico hotel is an ideal place to immerse oneself in the peaceful surroundings and immensity of the Atacama Desert.
Set in spacious grounds, the Altiplanico hotel is an ideal place to immerse oneself in the peaceful surroundings and immensity of the Atacama Desert.
Awasi (Boutique Hotel)
New intimate boutique hotel in the oasis town of San Pedro de Atacama. A unique and harmonious retreat for those wanting to experience the Atacama Desert in comfort and style.
New intimate boutique hotel in the oasis town of San Pedro de Atacama. A unique and harmonious retreat for those wanting to experience the Atacama Desert in comfort and style.
Explora Atacama (Luxury Hotel)
Unrivalled comfort in the Atacama desert surrounded by towering volcanoes, snow capped peaks, geysers, pre-Inca fortresses and salt lakes.
Unrivalled comfort in the Atacama desert surrounded by towering volcanoes, snow capped peaks, geysers, pre-Inca fortresses and salt lakes.
Tierra Atacama Hotel & Spa (Boutique Hotel)
Boutique hotel located in the oasis village of San Pedro in Chile’s breathtaking Atacama Desert offering warm hospitality, delicious cuisine and exciting excursions.
Boutique hotel located in the oasis village of San Pedro in Chile’s breathtaking Atacama Desert offering warm hospitality, delicious cuisine and exciting excursions.