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
Harper's Bazaar writer Anna Murphy travels to Chile's Atacama desert and finds a landscape of impossible beauty, from lunar valleys and flamingo-dotted salt flats to volcanic skylines that feel almost alive. An unmissable read.
Read Article Robb Report counts five bucket-list experiences in a single week at the Atacama. Writer Laura Dannen Redman checks into Tierra and discovers that access to nature this extraordinary is the new ultimate luxury.
Read Article Driving the Atacama feels like fast-forwarding through Star Wars and pausing on every surreal new planet, writes Afar's Nicholas DeRenzo. Tierra Atacama, he finds, is the perfect base for exploring it all.
Read Article Kendall Hill has visited San Pedro de Atacama four times, but it's his stay at Tierra Atacama that finally creates a real connection. Writing for Escape, he finds that the staff are every bit as extraordinary as the landscape.
Read Article '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 into one of South America's most enchanting stays.
Read Article Salt flats, stargazing and spa rituals rooted in ancient Atacameño tradition. Organic Spa writer Keri Bridgwater finds that Tierra Atacama dazzles with design and adventure, but it is the deep connection to this extraordinary land that stays with you.
Read Article Walls of glass frame mesmerizing scenery that forces you to look up, writes Kendall Hill for the Australian Financial Review. Raw, sophisticated and deeply Chilean, the reimagined Tierra Atacama is peak luxury in one of the world's most remote destinations.
Read Article Nine out of ten. That is the verdict from The Telegraph's Mary Lussiana on Tierra Atacama, a soulful high-desert retreat where volcano views, refined design and immersive guided adventures combine into one of South America's most compelling stays.
Read Article Licancabur looms over San Pedro de Atacama like a period at the end of every long street, writes Mary Lussiana for Air Mail. And there is no better place to admire it from than the reimagined Tierra Atacama, one of the region's most beloved lodges.
Read Article Robb Report has named Tierra Atacama one of the 50 greatest luxury hotels on Earth for 2025. "There is a harmony of being when you are here," writes the reviewer. We are so proud to share this honour alongside sister properties Southern Ocean Lodge and Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge.
Read Article '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.
Read Article 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.
Read Article Among the first to experience Tierra Atacama’s next chapter, Liz Humphrey of Travel + Leisure journeys into Chile’s Atacama Desert, where the lodge emerges as a refined sanctuary shaped by landscape and design. 'I found that, after sky-high experiences, it was the little things that kept me grounded', Liz writes.
Read Article 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.’
Read Article 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.
Read Article 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.
Read Article 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.
Read Article 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.
Read Article 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
