Chile's Tierra Atacama announces $12 million refresh

03.04.2024 - 12:18 / traveldailynews.com / Vicky Karantzavelou

The luxury desert lodge will be closed for the remainder of 2024 for a thorough upgrading of the property’s interiors, spearheaded by the original design team of architects Rodrigo Searle and Matías González, featuring refreshments to furniture and the addition of suite room types.

SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA, CHILE – Tierra Atacama – the all-inclusive, eco-friendly lodge hotel just outside the village of San Pedro de Atacama in northern Chile – announces the beginning of its $12 million refresh, which will thoroughly upgrade the hotel interiors, furniture, as well as debut eight new suites. To be revealed in 2025, the renovation–which will commence on April 1, 2024–is an effort to refresh furnishings while prioritizing the hotel’s commitment to sustainability, through its sourcing and selection of furniture, fabrics, and continued support of the local community.

“As we come up on 15 years of Tierra Atacama, we are looking forward to breathing some fresh air into the property,” shares Fiona Martin, Sales & Marketing Director of Tierra Hotels. “The refreshed interiors will continue to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the Atacama Desert and prioritize sustainability, and we are thrilled for this opportunity to make the guest experience even more luxurious.”

“This significant allocation of resources is focused on delivering an elevated experience in line with modern hospitality expectations. The central pillars of this re-design are based on the original values, and we aim to preserve the distinctive features which have defined the identity of this brand-pioneer property”, says Pablo Lundahl, General Manager.

Tierra Atacama originally opened in January 2008 on the edge of the desert oasis town of San Pedro de Atacama. Built around a centuries-old cattle coral, Tierra Atacama was originally created by architects Rodrigo Searle and Matias Gonnzález, using traditional adobe walls and rammed earth, allowing the hotel to enfold into its surrounding landscape. Interior designers Carolina Delpiano and Alexandra Edwards took inspiration from the local communities around San Pedro to hand-pick and curate decor with artifacts, stone carvings, hand-painted maps, handwoven blankets from village weavers, and more. An all-inclusive lodge, Tierra Atacama features activities such as bike riding, hiking, horseback riding, astrotourism, and more, in addition to various wellness experiences and locally inspired treatments at Uma Spa.

The hotel’s mission to minimize its impact on the environment is exhibited by its sustainability strategy, which includes efforts of renewable and solar energy, protecting national resourcing, overseeing waste management, and continuing to keep strong relationships with the local communities.