Welcome to Explora Atacama
Experience the best of Chile’s surreal desert landscape at Explora Atacama, our multi-award-winning lodge near the oasis town of San Pedro de Atacama. Surrounded by the wild beauty of the vast Atacama Desert — salt flats, volcanoes, geysers, windswept dunes and more — discover a contemporary retreat with every comfort in mind. Enjoy a culinary experience by Virgilio Martínez, four pools and a spa, and stargazing from our onsite Observatory. Then venture out on horseback from Explora’s own stables, bike or hike the Altiplano with views of the Valley of the Moon, and soak in the natural hot springs, exclusively located in Explora’s Puritama Conservation Reserve.
Included with Your Stay
Stay in a Stunning Oasis
With an awe-inspiring architecture to match its vast desert surrounds, Explora Atacama is a true oasis amidst the rugged landscapes of the Atacama Desert. At our 50-room lodge near the historic town of San Pedro de Atacama, discover an elevated stay beyond compare, including cuisine by an award-winning chef, spa facilities with a sauna and four pools, and our own onsite observatory and horseback riding stables.
Embark on Desert Explorations
You’re invited to choose from nearly 50 guided Explorations at Explora Atacama, all included as part of your stay. Led by our own expertly trained guides, these experiences and Explora-only adventures include horseback riding, biking, hiking and high-elevation climbs across the soul-stirring geology of the otherworldly Atacama.
Every Exploration is also customized to match your interests and fitness levels, ensuring an unforgettable adventure made just for you.
Enjoy Authentic Cuisine
At Explora Atacama, we offer an innovative menu by Virgilio Martínez, the acclaimed chef behind Central in Lima, recognized as one of the best restaurants in the world. Enjoy the bold flavors and culinary traditions of Chile’s Atacama region, crafted by of one of the world’s top chefs, all while marveling at the spectacular views from our intimate dining room.
Enjoy Authentic Cuisine
At Explora Atacama, we offer an innovative menu by Virgilio Martínez, the acclaimed chef behind Central in Lima, recognized as one of the best restaurants in the world. Enjoy the bold flavors and culinary traditions of Chile’s Atacama region, crafted by of one of the world’s top chefs, all while marveling at the spectacular views from our intimate dining room.
Stargaze from Explora’s Observatory
The Atacama Desert is synonymous with starry skies, with San Pedro de Atacama offering some of the clearest skies on the planet. Join us at Explora Atacama in the lodge’s own state-of-the-art Observatory for guided experiences and jaw-dropping views of the constellations, planets and Andean night skies.
Stargaze from Explora’s Observatory
The Atacama Desert is synonymous with starry skies, with San Pedro de Atacama offering some of the clearest skies on the planet. Join us at Explora Atacama in the lodge’s own state-of-the-art Observatory for guided experiences and jaw-dropping views of the constellations, planets and Andean night skies.
Explore Our Puritama Conservation Reserve
Encompassing a unique ecoregion deep in an Andean canyon of the Atacama Desert, Explora’s private Puritama Conservation Reserve offers an important river oasis and sanctuary for endangered wildlife. Guest staying at Explora Atacama enjoy privileged access to Explora-only Explorations, including the opportunity to swim in its naturally occurring, mineral-rich hot springs.
Explore Our Puritama Conservation Reserve
Encompassing a unique ecoregion deep in an Andean canyon of the Atacama Desert, Explora’s private Puritama Conservation Reserve offers an important river oasis and sanctuary for endangered wildlife. Guest staying at Explora Atacama enjoy privileged access to Explora-only Explorations, including the opportunity to swim in its naturally occurring, mineral-rich hot springs.
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Explora Passport
Create Your Own Multi-Destination Trip
- Explore multi destinations in 1 trip and get up to 25% off on each additional destination added.
- Discount applies when combining stays in different regions (Patagonia, Sacred Valley of the Incas, Desert & Altiplano, and Easter Island).
Award-Winning Lodges
Recognized for their stunning architecture, low-impact design and essential luxuries, our intimate lodges offer an ideal base for Explorations – and retreat.
Custom-Made Explorations
Every expert-led excursion we lead is custom made for you and your skill level, designed to bring you closer to nature in a most authentic way.
Passionate Expertise
Our long-established presence in South America, deep connections in each unique territory and guides trained at our own exclusive school define our inspiring Explorations.
All-Inclusive Experience
Your stay, guided Explorations, culinary program designed by an award-winning chef, transfers and more are all included to provide a seamless experience for you.
Commitment to Conservation
We’re passionate about preserving the pristine environments we explore and invite our guests to join us in sustainable initiatives, including our Conservation Reserves.
Explora Passport
Create Your Own Multi-Destination Trip
- Explore multi destinations in 1 trip and get up to 25% off on each additional destination added.
- Discount applies when combining stays in different regions (Patagonia, Sacred Valley of the Incas, Desert & Altiplano, and Easter Island).
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CONTACT & IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ATACAMA
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All of our guides are Wilderness First Response (WFR) certified, guaranteeing that they have the necessary knowledge and abilities to aid people in remote locations.
San Pedro de Atacama, the town near the lodge, has a health clinic. More serious emergencies can be treated at the Calama hospital, a one-hour drive from the lodge.
Contact us if you have any questions.
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They can contact you by calling + 56 2 3244 2000, or by sending an e-mail to recatacama@explora.com.
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Yes, both Explora Atacama and the town of San Pedro have good connectivity for all kinds of mobile phones.
About Explora in Atacama
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We recommend a minimum of five nights to have an exploration experience that allows you to deeply discover Atacama, although we are sure that each day of exploration will increase your desire to explore this special territory for more days.
Six nights are a good alternative to achieve a more comprehensive knowledge of the area and explore the high plateau or volcanoes.
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At the time of booking you must select a room with either a king size bed or two twin beds. Being in the lodge, if you require, you may change your bed, subject to availability and room type.
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All of our guides are Wilderness First Response (WFR) certified, guaranteeing that they have the necessary knowledge and abilities to aid people in remote locations.
San Pedro de Atacama, the town near the lodge, has a health clinic. More serious emergencies can be treated at the Calama hospital, a one-hour drive from the lodge.
Contact us if you have any questions.
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They can contact you by calling + 56 2 3244 2000, or by sending an e-mail to recatacama@explora.com.
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Yes, both Explora Atacama and the town of San Pedro have good connectivity for all kinds of mobile phones.
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All of our guides are Wilderness First Response (WFR) certified, guaranteeing that they have the necessary knowledge and abilities to aid people in remote locations.
San Pedro de Atacama, the town near the lodge, has a health clinic. More serious emergencies can be treated at the Calama hospital, a one-hour drive from the lodge.
Contact us if you have any questions.
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They can contact you by calling + 56 2 3244 2000, or by sending an e-mail to recatacama@explora.com.
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Yes, both Explora Atacama and the town of San Pedro have good connectivity for all kinds of mobile phones.
