NEED TO KNOW
- The hotel has 50 comfortable rooms, each designed to maximise silence and privacy
- Located close to San Pedro de Atacama, Explora Atacama is an ideal base from which to explore the desert, salt plains and pre-Inca sites of the surrounding area
- Cuisine is healthy and well-balanced, ideal for people going trekking, horseback riding
- Termas de Puritama is the hotel's unique 'spa' experience. Eight pools fed by hot springs originating from thermal waters of the river Puritama are connected by wooden walkways. The waters are said to have revitalising effect on both body and spirit. Massages are also available
- The hotel has an extensive patio area with four interconnected, outdoor swimming pools, two of which are heated
- Other facilities include saunas, steam baths, heated open-air Jacuzzis and a self-service bar, whilst activities range from horse riding to mountain climbing
THE HOTEL
Explora Atacama is located on a plain known as the Ayllu de Larache, once inhabited by an ancient Atacameño community. In the area surrounding the lodge, their ancient pathways and buildings have been maintained, and form a labyrinth that invites exploration.
Architecturally superb, the hotel buildings are designed to exist in harmony with the surrounding landscapes, and its own 17 hectares of grounds. Broad overhanging roofs provide shade to the interior and walkways, whilst the central building was designed to provide views of both the oasis nearby and the Andean peaks in the distance. The stone paving evokes the color and roughness of the area's salt flats.
The hotel's 50 rooms housed are in three long buildings, positioned to form a central square planted with large trees for ample shade. All are tastefully designed with wooden ceilings and floors made of stone and tiles. Each has a small living area, a hydromassage bath and beds designed for deep, pleasurable sleep after a day of exploration.
Once again we have thoroughly enjoyed our holiday with A&K. There was a fascinating mix of location and camp styles and the particular sequence worked very well for us. 
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