Desert modernist lodge
Adobe walls frame outdoor fire pits and sunken lounges where travelers gather under star-filled skies facing the Licancabur volcano.
“This is the place to stay if you're heading to the Atacama. Tierra really knows service and how to make their guest's stay memorable.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Travertine marble floors and adobe walls frame panoramic views of Licancabur volcano.
Remarkable
All-inclusive excursions and open-bar dining come with handcrafted nightly gifts from local artisans.
Remarkable
Naturalist-led desert expeditions by day give way to guided stargazing through the on-site telescope.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
Tierra Atacama, a 32-room boutique hotel in a modern minimalist style, satisfies both of the above conditions, and then some.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set just outside San Pedro de Atacama, the arid plateau leads out to smoking geysers, lunar canyons, and flamingo-filled salt flats.
The rooms
Suites and rooms pair Calama travertine floors with handwoven textiles, opening onto private terraces that frame the volcanic desert horizon.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Canopied loungers line the outdoor pool facing Licancabur volcano. Inside, a heated hydrotherapy pool sits beneath reed ceilings.
The spa
Uma Spa offers volcanic mud wraps and desert-herb facials, with treatment rooms opening onto enclosed garden patios.
At the table
Daily menus highlight local ingredients like rica-rica herbs and Andean grains, served beneath branch chandeliers beside a central hearth.
the 28-room property sits just outside the town of San Pedro de Atacama on the site of a former cattle corral, hidden behind unassuming adobe-brick walls
How it began
The lodge occupies a historic cattle corral, where drovers crossing the Andes once rested their herds before pushing toward the Pacific coast.
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Gold
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Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.