Tierra Atacama

A superb property that makes the most of this stunning area

Five hearts from 22 votes

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With so many great hotels up in this region of Chile, it is difficult to pick an out and out winner as each offer something different. In our view, however, if you are after views, great food, great service, facilities and value for money then the Tierra Atacama is where we pick! Wonderfully spacious rooms look out to the volcanoes of the Andes. A wide range of activities and guides to choose from, and plenty of wonderful facilities to relax in afterwards…what more can you ask for!?

Located just outside of San Pedro (a short 5 min cycle from the hotel), the Tierra Atacama is a relatively new hotel to the area, but it has already stolen the limelight from a few of the established guard. The concept here is very similar to that of the nearby Explora Hotel, wonderfully luxurious surroundings from which to explore the driest desert on earth. This really is an area of the world where it pays to be outside!

On arrival you will be met by the Tierra Atacama’s team of superb guides who will walk you through the various possibilities while you are here…visiting the Tatio geysers, walking through secret canyons, seeing the valley of the moon or heading to the Flamingo park. Everything is well managed and explained with the utmost room for your personal additions etc.

The rooms, of which there are two types, are well furnished with luxurious brands and inside and outside showers. Each has a private view out to the volcanoes that line the skyline to the east. This view is also apparent from all of the communal areas…the comfortable lounge area, the restaurant and the outstanding spa and pool facilities.

You may have guessed that we quite like the Tierra Atacama! It is probably our pick of the bunch.

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The service here was also great, we were given a complete view of what we could do on our arrival. Rooms are very comfortable and we liked the swimming pool and Spa.

The execusions they offered covered all the highlights of Atacama, but since it is on a shared basis, I feel the schedule was a little bit rushed during our visit to Salar de Atacama. The astronomy execusion was paticularly good and I would recommend others to visit in the future.

The food here was simple but delicious; they have more guests than Awasi and Vira Vira, so if we sit in the corner, it could be unattentive at some time.

- Hui and family, April 2019
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Tierra accommodations in Patagonia and Atacama are the best. The tours included in the stay are diverse and we took the opportunity to do as many as possible. Having a full moon in Atacama, the Tiera Moon Walk is something you don’t want to miss.

- Inez and Lucas, November 2018
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Tierra Atacama – Liked the hotel (but not as much as Chiloe); the meal times in the evening were limited, especially when coming from an excursion running late into the evening (you effectively could not shower before having to rush for dinner) (in Chiloe dinner is also not served late but because the trips finish earlier, it's not an issue).

-Slywia, February 2018
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Was the best of the properties we stayed at on most fronts. Size and quality of the room, service and attention to detail were all impeccable.

-Deepak, November, 2017
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Atacama was all that and more. The hotel was perfect; the service and food were all great. Excursions super fun, and glad we trekked all the way to that bright recess of the planet.
- Cyril and Brent, November 2017
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Tierra Atacama, older than the the previous Tierra (Editor's note: Anne and Mike also stayed at Tierra Patagonia) but with its own charm, similar high standards, great guides. Enjoyed skygazing!

- Anne and Mike, March, 2016
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Great service and excursions. Food not as good as the Patagonia property (Meats were overcooked but the fish dishes were superb). Guides were passionate.
- Kevin and Carol, February, 2016
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Tierra Atacama was great!
- Angus and Alexia, October 2015
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