EXPLORA ATACAMA

Understanding the desert through exploration

The Atacama is not simply a destination. It is a landscape to be understood.

For decades, Explora has been redefining how travellers experience South America’s most extraordinary environments, and nowhere is that philosophy more evident than in Atacama. Set on a vast estate on the edge of San Pedro, the lodge was designed around exploration, curiosity and meaningful connection to place.

The architecture embraces simplicity, allowing the desert to remain the protagonist. Spacious rooms, open courtyards and natural materials create a sense of calm that mirrors the surrounding landscape.

Guests choose from an extensive collection of guided explorations, ranging from active hikes and cycling routes to cultural encounters and high-altitude adventures. Each experience reveals a different dimension of the desert’s remarkable geology, history and ecosystems.

Location

Located just outside San Pedro de Atacama on a private estate surrounded by desert landscapes.

Why we like it

No property reveals the Atacama with greater depth. For travellers who want to truly understand the destination, Explora remains our benchmark.

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