Northern Chile & Atacama Desert Tours
So marked is the contrast between northern Chile and the south that you might not believe you’re in the same country. The region’s striking landscapes include the Altiplano and the vast landscapes of the Atacama Desert, the driest desert in the world. The oasis village of San Pedro provides the perfect base from which to explore the region.
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San Pedro is at the centre of the Atacama Indian culture. Archaeologists working in the region have recovered over 4,000 skulls, innumerable mummies, weapons, stones and pottery that are now on display at the Father Le Paige Museum.
A dawn excursion to the impressive El Tatio geysers, which gradually come to life with the rising of the sun, is an incredible start to your trip to the Atacama. The village of Toconao, with its sculptures of white volcanic stone and the huge Atacama Salt Lake, an inland salt sea dating back millions of years, are awe-inspiring excursions not to be missed.
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Tierra Atacama Hotel & Spa
San Pedro de Atacama, Northern Chile
Tierra Atacama is a luxury boutique hotel located on the outskirts of the oasis village of San Pedro in Chile's breathtaking Atacama Desert. Guests at Tierra Atacama experience warm hospitality, delicious cuisine and exciting excursions.
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Awasi Atacama
San Pedro de Atacama, Northern Chile
An exclusive and intimate boutique hotel, Awasi is located in the oasis town of San Pedro de Atacama, set amid vast desert landscapes. It is a unique and harmonious retreat for those wanting to experience the Atacama Desert in true comfort and style.
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Explora Atacama
San Pedro de Atacama, Northern Chile
Explora Atacama offers an unrivalled level of comfort, service, excursions and facilities in Chile's dramatic Atacama desert, surrounded by towering volcanoes, snow capped peaks, geysers, pre-Inca fortresses and shimmering salt lakes.
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Nayara Alto Atacama
San Pedro de Atacama, Northern Chile
Tucked away in a valley of serene beauty, Nayara Alto Atacama is blessed with a most spectacular location, flanked by dramatic mountain ranges, iconic archaeological sites, and the San Pedro river trickling its way alongside.