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Tierra Atacama
San Pedro de Atacama, Chile · Tierra Hotels · Grand Luxury
Tierra Atacama rises on the site of a long-abandoned cattle corral outside San Pedro de Atacama, keeping the original 150-year-old adobe walls of the old bull pen at its entrance. Chilean architects Rodrigo Searle and Matias Gonzalez designed the 2008 lodge from Talabre stone, oxidized iron, and rammed earth to look as if it had erupted from the desert. A 2025, USD 20 million refurbishment led by founder Miguel Purcell and Gonzalez reduced the suite count from 32 to 28, adding four new suites with private plunge pools.
- 28 rooms
- Opened 2008
- Neighborhood: Yaye
- Architect: Rodrigo Searle and Matias Gonzalez
About Tierra Atacama
- The lodge was built on the site of a long-abandoned cattle corral, and the entrance still incorporates the original 150-year-old adobe walls of the old bull pen.
- Architects Rodrigo Searle and Matias Gonzalez designed the 2008 building from Talabre stone, sand-blasted glass, oxidized iron, and rammed earth so it would look as though it had grown out of the landscape.
- A 2025 refurbishment costing roughly USD 20 million reduced the room count from 32 to 28 suites, four of which gained private plunge pools and dedicated guides.
- More than 40 Chilean artists and artisans contributed custom pieces to the 2025 redesign, and local travertine sourced from Calama now lines the guest lounges.
- It belongs to the same Tierra Hotels group founded by Miguel Purcell of the Portillo ski resort family, alongside sister lodges Tierra Patagonia and Tierra Chiloe.
History
Tierra Atacama rises on the site of a long-abandoned cattle corral outside San Pedro de Atacama, retaining the original 150-year-old adobe walls of the old bull pen at its entrance. Chilean architects Rodrigo Searle and Matias Gonzalez designed the lodge, which opened in February 2008 after construction beginning in 2006, using Talabre stone, sand-blasted glass, oxidized iron, adobe mud brick, and compacted earth so it would appear to rise directly from the landscape. It was the founding property of Tierra Hotels, established by Miguel Purcell of the family behind Chile's Ski Portillo resort.
In 2022 Australia's Baillie Lodges acquired a majority stake, and in 2025 the property closed for twelve months for a roughly USD 20 million refurbishment led by Purcell and Gonzalez that reduced the room count from 32 to 28 suites, added four new suites with private plunge pools, and commissioned pieces from more than 40 Chilean artists.
Experiences
- Stargazing in the Atacama night sky — Guests can observe the night sky and learn astronomy, with stays personalised around these interests.
- Cultural excursions — Excursions into the ancient history and local traditions of the region, including Atacameño culture.
- Outdoor campfires and lounges — Evening retreats to outdoor campfires and lounges with Chilean red wine and views of shooting stars over the volcano.
- Restaurant — Restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows celebrating local produce and northern Chilean traditions.
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Private pool
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
Awards
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
- Robb Report 50 Greatest Hotels on Earth (2025)
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