Talking about Chile is like talking about
California in one way: they’re
both long coastal places with a huge diversity of terrain and character. There’s a desert, the Pacific ocean, forests of enormous endangered trees, and a renown wine country. But there the similarities end. Chile is California on steroids--more
extreme in its contrasts of desert and mountains. Only 265 miles wide, its fashion-skinny length takes in some startling scenery.
Only in the past
few years has there been much luxury travel available but now it’s becoming difficult
to choose exactly where to spend time.
Most people think of touring Patagonia, but the Atacama desert is a place we recommend. The Alto Atacama Desert Lodge & Spa is a wonderful choice along the San Pedro River.
This desert is amazing. With a huge aqua sky and the changing colors of the hills, the scenery is nothing short of
sensational.
We like to travel in the winter ( June –August) when the days average in the 70s and the nights are refreshingly
cold.
Each guest suite offers desert views.
Dining is an experience.
Local indigenous materials were used in the architecture and interiors as well as local artisan's crafts.
Design is a balance of nature and simplicity at Atacama.
Guest Rooms have all the essential luxuries.
We prefer to keep our focus on the stunning landscapes and its inhabitants
--like llamas, vicuna, and the unique
birds of the Altiplano.
There’s truly nothing like the quiet serenity of this arid place to
restore a person’s psyche.
By the way, we also like the glorious Awasi boutique hotel on the San Pedro River. The first Chilean hotel to volunteer carbon offsets through the British company, EcoSecurities, the owners have always been committed to non-invasive tourism.
