Altiplanico Atacama

There’s a small village like feel to the property and guests have access to everything they might need (including a laundry service and massages) to enjoy a few days in the arid desert in-between day trips to flamingo lakes, salt flats and bubbling hot geysers.

Individual terracotta cottages of traditional adobe-style architecture are dotted across the landscaped grounds. You’ll find curved adobe walls, local wood and straw roofs, whilst the interiors offer a spacious and refreshingly cool haven from the heat outside. Rooms are quite individual and come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but all have a terrace and seating area facing the mountains. Although the owner has adorned the hotel with souvenirs from travels across Bali, there are also paintings that take inspiration from indigenous motifs and desert wildlife.

There are numerous eatery options in town and a leisurely stroll to check them out is well worth it, but if you’re feeling tired the onsite restaurant will happily serve you a delicious filling meal and there are plenty of ice-cold drinks available. Before going to bed, take a few moments to look up into the night sky, where on a clear evening you’ll be rewarded with a spectacular natural light show.