San Pedro de Atacama and Lake Sarmiento, Torres del Paine, Chile. – Only three years after opening, Tierra Atacama, has already garnered a well-deserved reputation for excellent service, authentic cultural experiences and an appreciation of the good things in life. Recognised by Conde Nast Traveler as one of their “Hot Hotels” as well as Travel and Leisure’s Magazine’s editors “It List” 2008, it was recently voted by Readers of the French magazine “Geo” as their favourite authentic eco conscious property.

The newest addition to the family, Tierra Patagonia is due to open late 2011.

Following the same philosophy of authentic architecture and stylish design using local materials, here the Patagonian pampas are reflected in the curving architecture whose inspiration comes from the wind, clouds and waves on Lake Sarmiento. As is the case with Tierra Atacama, all rooms have stunning views, this time across the waters of the lake to the iconic granite needles of the Torres del Paine of the National Park of the same name, one of Chile’s “must see” destinations and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve since 1978.

In Tierra Patagonia, equally cosy spaces welcome guests with the same “home from home” ambience as Tierra Atacama. Décor and furnishings showcase Patagonian style with natural local woollens and woods evoking the history of the early settlers in these hostile lands. A full range of excursions and activities based on different means of transport with activity levels personalised to permit guests to fulfil their own style of Patagonian experience, including not only the full on adventure activities, but also wildlife and fauna based experiences, as well as cultural ones, where guests can choose to follow in the footsteps of Darwin, Fitzroy and other early explorers of the area.

From the stable of the Purcell family, owners and operators of Ski Portillo (South America’s oldest and well loved ski resort) the philosophy of Tierra Atacama and Tierra Patagonia is to create a home from home for well travelled guests, complemented by excellent service and sophisticated infrastructure in a visually stunning yet ecologically conscious property using local materials hand hewn by local craftspeople to provide a truly authentic experience.

In the case of Tierra Atacama, the whole property faces the dramatic Licancabur volcano and waking up here is in itself an inspiration. Following an initial consultation with guests on their arrival, knowledgeable and experienced guides put together a programme that best suits each individual, including activities such as hiking, bike rides and horse rides, as well as van journeys for the less active.

Days are spent in this amazing natural playground (complete with not only sand dunes, but salt flats, green bottomed canyons, hot springs, highland lakes, a surprising variety of flora and fauna and the highest geyser field in the world) or simply chilling out on the terraces by the pool, or on your own private terrace.

And what better way to finish a perfect day than relaxing in Uma Spa or enjoying a glass of biodynamic wine on the terrace next to an open fire as the moon rises behind the volcano?

The new offer from Tierra Hotels is simply the best of the two extremes of Chile.

For more information please visit www.tierraatacama.com and www.tierrapatagonia.com, and for reservations, contact your tour operator or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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