Amidst the high-altitude setting and warm climate, the cuisine is intentionally light, flavorful and vibrant. With a focus on local, seasonal ingredients, our culinary approach honors traditional recipes while embracing innovative techiques. Floor-to-ceiling windows capture endless blue skies and create an open, airy space, ideal for gazing out at the vast surrounds while indulging in fine cuisine.
Set the scene
Uma Spa offers a welcome refuge after a day of exploration, with heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room, and treatment rooms inviting rejuvenation. Outdoors, an infinity pool, jacuzzi, sun deck and dedicated yoga spaces await, perfectly positioned for taking in views of the desert beyond.
Heaven awaits
Tierra Atacama has proudly secured its first MICHELIN Key in The MICHELIN Guide – a distinction that recognizes a very special stay, awarded to a lodge that’s unique in every way. View our listing
Writing for Robb Report, Laura Dannen Redman explores Chile’s Atacama Desert, where luxury lodges, otherworldly landscapes and rare stargazing converge. Her piece highlights salt flats, volcanic vistas and high-end stays that make this remote region a bucket-list escape of adventure and refinement.
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In a recent article for AFAR, writer Nicholas DeRenzo offers an in-depth review of Tierra Atacama in Chile's Atacama Desert. He highlights the property's reimagined design, immersive desert excursions, and commitment to Atacameño culture, providing a comprehensive look at this unique destination.
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At Tierra Atacama, the warmth of the staff, intimate suites, and locally inspired cuisine make the breathtaking desert scenery feel deeply personal and unforgettable. ‘This extraordinary stay is a gateway to breathtaking desert scenery - but it's the brilliance of the staff that really wows this traveller,‘ writes Kendall Hill for Escape.
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‘Everything here seems designed to make you stop and breathe,’ writes Mark Johanson for Qantas Travel Insider. Overlooking Chile’s otherworldly Andes, Tierra Atacama blends luxurious design, desert adventures and local cuisine, art and architecture - offering a serene, reimagined stay at one of South America’s most enchanting lodges.
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Tierra Atacama’s renewed 28-room lodge captivates with Licancabur Volcano views, serene infinity pool, and the Uma Spa’s local botanical and volcanic mud treatments. Keri Bridgewater explores this desert sanctuary in Organic Spa Magazine, highlighting its immersive, restorative experiences amid the Atacama’s unique landscape.
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‘Dominating the landscape at almost 6000 metres is Licancabur, “the mountain of the people”. With its collar of snow and perfect cone, it’s the defining totem of this place and a constant presence of my days at the revamped Tierra Atacama, the latest addition to the Baillie Lodges portfolio.’
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Awarding it 9/10 in her review for The Telegraph, Mary Lussiana calls Tierra Atacama a soulful retreat in Chile’s high desert. With volcano views, sculpted design, guided excursions and starlit soaks, it’s a place where comfort and wilderness meet just beyond the edge of San Pedro de Atacama.
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In Chile’s Atacama Desert - one of the driest places on Earth - Tierra Atacama delivers an unexpectedly lush retreat. Writing for Air Mail, Mary Lussiana unpacks how refined design, immersive comfort, and raw adventure come together in this high-desert haven to revive and restore.
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We’re thrilled to have been named in the just-released Robb Report 50 Best Luxury Hotels 2025 list! ‘There is a harmony of being when you are here,’ the reviewer says. Read the full list including sister properties Southern Ocean Lodge and Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge here.
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'If this trip has reminded me of anything,
it’s that deserts are never as empty as they seem', notes Mark Johanson in his review for The Australian. Discover how he felt the landscape through all five senses from his base at the newly revamped Tierra Atacama.
Writing for The Independent, Sarah Marshall travelled to northern Chile’s highland desert region to experience the newly refurbished Tierra Atacama, where a majestic Andean giant forms the dramatic focal point.
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Travel + Leisure's most-loved list where readers vote for their favorite destinations, hotels and more has landed. Among the honorees in South America, we're delighted to see our very own Tierra Atacama along with sister lodge Tierra Patagonia.
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California Chaney from Fathom reviews Tierra Atacama, noting that ‘the hotel's commitment to sustainability showcases just how well a hotel can harmonize with its surrounding environment.’
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The prestigious Condé Nast Traveler magazine has unveiled its ranking of the Best Resorts in South America. Tierra Atacama was highlighted as #6 in the region.
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Michelle from Live Like it’s the Weekend shared her ‘home away from home’ experience while staying at Tierra Atacama, read all about her experience in her review here.
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If you are planning to visit the Atacama Desert, surely you must know that not only is it a place with impressive geography and landscapes to be viewed during the day, but it also has an ideal night sky for stargazing.
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Cacti are clearly one of the species that have successfully adapted to this extreme climate. However, this desert is also home to extraordinary trees and shrubs. On your trip to Tierra Atacama, we invite you to discover them.
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Flamingos are one of the most striking and beautiful birds on the planet. Their popularity is likely due to their elegance and the pink tones that distinguish them from other birds. But did you know that there are six different species of flamingo, three of which live in Chile?
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In a near-rainless plateau, this desert-modernist hotel feels wildly hospitable, with its restorative plunge pool overlooking the Licancabur Volcano and al fresco showers that allow you to scope unbelievably bright constellations while washing the shampoo out of your hair.Candice Rainey Condé Nast Traveler
It's impossible to pick just one incredible detail to showcase at Tierra Atacama, as jaw-dropping scenery, volcano proximity, world-class spa, and strong dedication to saving the planet make a pretty unbeatable combination.California Cheney Fathom
This is about as remote as it gets in Chile. Here, guests wake up to views of the Licancabur volcano and go to bed under some of the brightest stars in the world.Katie Lockhart The Telegraph
From the welcoming vibe of the interiors to the energy between staff members and guests, it’s very apparent that the people who work here love what they do and enjoy bringing the best possible experience to visitors.Michelle Halpern Live Like It's The Weekend
