HOTEL ALTO ATACAMA DESERT LODGE & SPA
Alto Atacama Desert Lodge & Spa is the only lodge in the San Pedro region that is totally enveloped by natural surroundings. Located in the lush Catarpe Valley of the Salt Mountain Range, just over a mile from the plaza of San Pedro, the Alto Atacama’s design was influenced by local village architecture and conceived to blend seamlessly into its environment and appear as a part of the terracotta-colored ridge that rises behind it. The setting, the sweeping views, the tranquility and silence, and the hotel’s wonderful outdoor lounge spaces make the Alto Atacama a destination unto itself, and unlike any other hotel property in the region. Environmental sustainability and a strong connection with the local culture have put the Alto Atacama in a category of its own, as has its “Andescape” concept of decorative flora and stable of friendly llamas and alpacas, local cuisine, and Leave No Trace-schooled guides. Veronica Poblete, creator of Andescape, is a Paris-trained landscape designer and botanist, and ex-Harvard lecturer who has developed this new concept using local flora and ancient agricultural techniques.
The Alto Atacama seeks to open a traveler’s eyes, to explore, to feel, to connect, and to return revitalized and changed by a truly authentic experience one will never forget. Rather than simply taking photos as a passive traveler, Alto Atacama encourages guests to get off the beaten track, interact with the local indigenous culture and explore the desert’s varied and eerily beautiful landscapes by foot or bike. More than half of Alto Atacama’s staff is indigenous, and their personal stories and histories enrich a guests’ understanding of the region. Geysers, hot springs, volcano climbs, mountain biking through desert canyons, and exploring ancient Incan ruins and petroglyphs are just a few of the 30 adventurous excursions offered, always led by highly trained local guides.
ROOMS
TILO SUITE
- 10 Privileged rooms
- 70 m2
- Private Terrace
- Private Patio with an additional outdoor shower
- Specially located in the gardens of Alto Atacama, with an open view to the quiet Lagoon and the Catarpe Valley.
- Safe Deposit Box
- Minibar
- 2 of these suites are connected. Ideal for families.
STANDARD CATARPE
- 27 rooms
- Located in the gardens of Alto Atacama
- 51 m2 (550 sqf)
- Private Terrace
- Safe Deposit Box
- Minibar
QUITOR
- 5 rooms closest to the Common Areas
- Framed against the Cordillera de la Sal in the background
- 50 m2 (550 sqf)
- Private Terrace
- Safe Deposit Box
- Minibar One of these rooms is wheelchair accessible
Our Services
- PURI SPA
- 6 OUTDOOR POOLS
- OUTDOOR JACUZZI
- CHILEAN WINES
Our Activities
- PURI SPA
- BIKING
- MOUNTAIN BIKING
- HIKING
- CULTURAL EXCURSIONS
- ASTRONOMICAL EXCURSIONS
- TRAVEL ETHICS
Awaken all the senses
CULTURAL
The first traces of human activity in the area date back more than 10 thousand years. Since then, the Atacama Desert has continued to be a hub of human interaction, a commercial crossroads for Andean peoples and a proud cradle of Ancient cultural heritage. These tours offer guests the opportunity to explore the legacy left by indigenous populations, from the Likanantai, to the Tiwanaku peoples, and later the Inca. This is a chance to understand the heritage of these local hosts a little better.
CONTEMPLATIVE
Our contemplative tours are designed to allow a deep immersion into the diverse topography, nature and culture of the Atacama. The varying routes were carefully considered by our expert guides to offer guests the chance of exploring the enigmas of the desert.
Most do not require extensive acclimatization or excessive physical exertion; however some are best enjoyed once completely acclimatized.
ADVENTURE
Our adventure tours will offer guests just that – an adventure! This range of walking and biking excursions allow the force of the Desert to be revealed with the natural energy it deserves.
EXPEDITIONS
These tours are our most demanding and require a minimum of two days altitude acclimatization as many of these expeditions pass over four thousand meters above sea level. From the heights of our volcanoes to the depths of our streams, these excursions present a range of unique challenges to all thrill seekers. Amongst other things, you will hike through the mountains that populate the vast high Andean plains, and have given protection to the indigenous cultures of this region for centuries. As the old cliché goes, with these tours; “The greater the effort, the greater the reward!”
