Tierra Atacama Hotel and Spa

I stayed at Tierra Atacama for four nights on their all-inclusive package, and I can honestly say it was one of the most memorable travel experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment I arrived, the staff made me feel not just welcomed, but truly cared for. Their professionalism was matched by a warmth and friendliness that made every interaction feel personal and genuine. The excursions were thoughtfully curated, blending adventure with cultural insight and natural beauty. Whether walking through lunar landscapes or stargazing under the clearest skies imaginable, each outing felt like a gift. The guides were knowledgeable, passionate, and attentive to every detail. Back at the lodge, the atmosphere was serene and beautifully designed—luxurious without being pretentious. The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented, with options that catered to every preference -vegetarian (like me!), vegan, gluten free.... . As for the spa. a sanctuary of calm after a day of exploration. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. Tierra Atacama doesn’t just offer a stay—it offers an experience that lingers long after you’ve left. Highly, wholeheartedly recommended.

Very young, friendly, well-trained, multi-lingual and attentive staff. The environment is special, with a hotel that combines a palette of colors for the common areas and rooms that fit very well with the desert environment, always under the constant presence of an extinct volcano in the distance. Excursions are the landmark of this desert: Taito Geysers, the Salt Flats of Atacama (Chaxa Lagoon) and Piedras Rojas high altitude lakes were stunningly beautiful. I strongly recommend the in-hotel Nightly Stargaze in the cleanest sky on earth. Guides were very well-informed. At the hotel, my wife and I felt we were on a movie set living an experience of beauty with the support of great hotel team. We were also very impressed about how proud they are of Chile and their desire to share what their country and desert have to offer with us.

The moment we walked into Tierra Atacama it was like a warm hug. So homely and welcoming. The rooms had everything you could think of but no TV or iron but who needs those things with the amazing experiences included in your stay. The food was delicious with a different menu each day. Wine also spot on. The little things like the humidifier in the room and the gift each night as well as the trail mix station and drink bottle all added to a memorable stay. The included excursions were just fascinating and worth the bus ride. I was fine with the altitude, even at the Geysers at 4300 metres. Would 100% go back and recommend to anyone.

I had the pleasure of spending three nights at Tierra Atacama organised with Chimu Adventures. The facilities, architecture, cuisine, knowledge of staff, activities offered, and incredible guides made for an exceptional stay.

Quite possibly the best hotel we’ve stayed at anywhere in the world. We were greeted at the airport by our driver, who had snack and water goodie bags waiting for us. When we got to the beautiful property, we were greeted by Asst. Manager Chris, who’s warmth and positive energy make it impossible to not be in a better mood after interacting with him. We were given a tour of the property and shown to our very spacious room, the highlights of which were both the heated floors and the outdoor shower. I now have a core memory of being able to stargaze while taking a shower one night. There is wifi throught the property, and while fast, the firewall and ssl settings need some attentions. Many apps just didn’t work because of SSL issues (they worked fine after turning a VPN on), and the content filter blocked me from accessing the website of a liquor store at home when I was checked to see if they carried the wine we had at dinner. We then met with the excursion team, who helped us plan out our itinerary from the many included excursions they have. There is a wide variety of excursions from laid back and scenic to adventurous hiking. Our crew prefers the former. The hot springs are a must visit. On an unforgettable excursion to the Tatio Geysers, upon returning to the van after a brief bathroom stop, we found a fox had made it’s way into our van, and had to be coaxed out by the park staff. The excursions are shared with other hotel guests, but they are still quite small. I think are largest group was 5 people in addition to our family. The guides and drivers are very knowledgeable and accommodating resulting in a great experience. We had to modify the itinerary a few times, once because of a rare thunderstorm and the other because of a local holiday which closed the national parks. The excursion team was great and reprogramming and keeping us informed. All meals are included as well. Breakfast is buffet style with eggs/pancakes made to order. Lunch and dinner are both three course with three options available for each, generally one meat, one fish, and one vegetarian. There is also an “alternative menu” with standard fare if you aren’t feeling the pre fixe options. The restaurant staff is excellent and friendly. Server Benjamin took special attention at learning about our family. During the thunderstorm day, we took full advantage of the spa, with it’s heated indoor pool and amazing massages (massage was not included, but was very reasonably priced). The highlight of our stay stargazing with Adrian. We ended up going twice because the first time was fairly cloudy from storm that was rolling in. Both times we were the only ones there, which was shocking because it was an amazing experience. Adrian sets up a high quality telescope and explains all the things you’re able to see, how they were formed, and how far away they are. We will definitely miss Tierra Atacama. They’ve ruined us for every hotel stay going forward.