Tierra Atacama

Set in Chile’s Atacama Desert, Tierra Atacama has been designed in an elegant, neo-minimal style. You’ll find touches of local culture throughout the hotel, including cowhide rugs and llama figures carved from volcanic rock sourced in Toconao.

Rooms look out over the Andes mountain range and nearby volcanoes. You can choose between Oriente rooms and the apartments, which are great for small groups or families, sleeping up to six people across two floors. One of our favourite moments is watching the desert change colour at dusk.

Dining is exquisite. Expect traditional specialities made with fresh seasonal ingredients, just right after an active day in the desert. You can also spend time at the bar, sipping Chilean wines as the evening settles over the landscape.

Wake early to see the Tatio Geysers, one of the world’s most impressive geothermal sites, or head out on walking and hiking trails across the desert. Visit Chaxa Lagoon in the Salar de Atacama, discover ancient petroglyphs and see the colours of Rainbow Valley.

When you’re not exploring, soak in the al fresco hot tub, move between the indoor pool and steam room or cool off in the outdoor pool. The spa uses natural ingredients from the region, including sheep’s milk, honey and clay.