Explora
Atacama
The Atacama desert is a vast expanse of salt flats, gravel
plains, eroded valleys, turquoise lakes, powerful geysers
and thermal springs. explora
ATACAMA is hidden in a shady oasis at San Pedro
de Atacama. A blend of modern South American style and traditional
Andean influences has produced a hotel characterized by
bold architecture and strong colors. The 52 bedrooms are
comfortable and cool, and the en suite bathrooms well supplied
with exotic lotions to enjoy in a spa bath or under the
largest showerheads known to man.
Explora
Atacama:
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
LOCATION
It is located
in San Pedro de Atacama at the AYLLU DE LARACHE
WE
HAVE DESIGNED PROGRAMS:
Explora Atacama
5 nights
Explora
Atacama 9 nights
Getting There
Take an international flight to Santiago, Chile (SCL), followed
by a 2 1/2 hour
flight from SCL to Calama (CJC). explora will transport guests,
via a
one hour van ride, to explora ENATACAMA.
Climate:
In Atacama all months are vibrant
The climate is magnificent throughout the year, with more
than 90%
of the days being radiant. During winter (June, July and August)
the average
daytime temperature varies between 9ºC (48ºF) and
24ºC (75ºF); days
are very pleasant, inviting you to lay in the sun’s
corridors.
In
summer (January, February and March) the average daytime
temperature fluctuates between 13ºC (55ºF) and 25ºC
(77ºF),
reaching maximums of 32ºC (90ºF): a warmer climate
inviting you to
a good "siesta" before the evening explorations
begin.
Between January and March, the so called Altiplanic Winter
comes
with occasional showers.
Altitude
San Pedro de Atacama is 2,443 meters
(8,015 feet) above sea level.
Some of the explorations may take you to over 4,000 meters
(13,123 feet) for
a short while. If you select to go up the peaks you will find
yourself
between 5,500 and 6,100 meters (18,044 and 20,013 feet).
Best
Time to Visit
Year round
EXPLORA
ATACAMA
Built on the Ayllú (neighborhood) de Larache in San
Pedro de Atacama, the
hotel develops along a main building
and three patios. Rooms are lined up
with corridors opening to a patio. Corridors meet in the main
building,
crossed by two ample passages: the Pasaje de la Luz and the
Pasaje del
Agua.
The architecture evokes, from the materials used in its construction
together with its form, the suggestions made by the nature
and cultures of the
area. The hotel assures hospitable refuge inviting to enjoy
in freedom and
security. More than a home, the hotel is an experience, an
open balcony
towards the surrounding beauty.
Explora
Accomodations
50 luxury rooms, of 33 m2 (335.2 square
feet), jacuzzi and sitting area.
Each room has marvelous wood and tile accents, fabulous linens,
custom designed
furnishings and spectacular views.
Explora Services
· Dining room serving exceptional
· Cuisine
· Bar
· Room service
· Gift shop featuring explora apparel and local crafts
· In-room telephones with national and international
direct dialing service
· Game room equipped with videosand laser discs
· Laundry service
· Library
· Art gallery featuring Atacama Indian artcrafts
· Quiet sitting areas inside, on outdoor verandahs
and patios
· Four connected outdoor pools
· Sauna
· Massage service
· Private stables
· Meeting room
· Lockers: there is a locker for every room at the
entrance of the hotel
· Internet available
Explorations
Each day explora Atacama guests can
join a variety of explorations which have been
carefully created. Every day you can choose from 8 to 10 different
options
specifically selected according to the weather, the guest
desires, the duration
and the level of difficulty. Walking, horseback riding, in
a van or by bicycle
and accompanied by guides, you can explore with emotion the
nature or the
history of Atacama.
Trekking:
(2,400 - 3,000 mts)
• The quebradas
• Cordillera de la Sal
• El Hojalar
• Kamur
• Atacama culture
• Cuchabrache heights
(3,000 - 4,000 mts)
• Las Apachetas
• Quebrada de Jere
• Río Grande
• Caspana / Chiu Chiu
(4,000 - 5,000 mts)
• Miscanti heights
• Quebrada de Nacimiento
• Copa Coya
• Ruta del Agua |
High
mountain climbing:
(5,000 - 6,000 mts)
• Cerro Toco (5,604 mts)
• Volcán Láscar (5,591 mts)
• Volcán Sairecabur (6,010 mts)
• Volcán Colorado (5,748 mts)
• Volcán Licancabur (5,916 mts) |
Horseback
riding:
• Cucuter
• Las Cornisas
• Quebrada del Diablo
• Catarpe ¤ Vilama
• Río Salado
• Valle de Quitor
• Dunas de la Chula
• Beter / Tulor
By
bycicle:
• Ruta de los miradores
• Laguna Sejas
• Circuito de los valles
• Putana to Guatín descent
Trips
through Atacama:
• Salar de Aguas Calientes
• Salar de Tara
• Journey along atacaman villages
• Nomads journey |
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